Kerry Logistics launches UK-China rail service

The China-based third-party logistics provider was scheduled to launch its first eastbound train from London to Yiwu, China on Moday, which will arrive in Yiwu in 18 days.    China-based Kerry Logistics was scheduled to launch its first eastbound train from London to Yiwu, China on Monday.
   The train is scheduled to arrive in Yiwu in 18 days, traveling 7,500 miles through nine countries.
   Kerry Logistics said the rail freight cost is lower than that of air or ocean freight, and twice as fast as ocean transport.
   The route is in line with the development strategy called the One Belt One Road Initiative, which is part of the Chinese government’s plan to upgrade connections between China and Europe to spur economic growth.
   London is the 15th European city and the latest destination added to the China-Europe rail network under the One Belt One Road Initiative.
   The first freight train from Yiwu to London launched Jan. 1 and took 18 days, carrying mostly clothing, shoes and other Chinese-made consumer goods.