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Re:First China-U.K. Freight Train Departs as Xi Seeks to Lif... by Shivetya on Wednesday January 04, 2017 @05:21AM (#13317038)
I will be very curious if the savings hold up. Then throw in the risk of cargo theft which will be higher by this method of transport and this method is also more subject to mechanical issues with both vehicle and the rails it rides on.
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Re:First China-U.K. Freight Train Departs as Xi Seeks to Lif... by ju-st on Wednesday January 04, 2017 @06:50AM (#13317471)
If shipping by air only cost 2x more than by train, then using air cargo is a no brainer.
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Re:First China-U.K. Freight Train Departs as Xi Seeks to Lif... by neals on Wednesday January 04, 2017 @07:49AM (#13317795)
No, it is never just that simple. And I don't believe anybody would say such a thing.

I can imagine being in a position where shipments can be ordered 15 days in advance, but where 45 days would be unacceptable. (train vs ship)

If that's the case, you set up your logistics to come by rail, rolling in every 15 days, instead of air and you save a bunch on your shipping.

There's so many variables and volume here, it probably makes perfect sense for a whole lot of businesses.

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