DHL Global Forwarding has rolled out its 2014 China development plans with the launch of what it describes as a unique temperature-controlled China-Europe rail service.
Powered by a diesel-electric engine, DHL containers allow internal temperatures to be controlled, tracked and remotely modified.
This provides an all-year round multi modal shipping solution for temperature-sensitive products unable to use the fastest trans-continental West rail corridor between Chengdu and Lodz during winter and hot summer months.
“Over the past three years, our innovative multi-modal team has launched several pioneering and comprehensive transport solutions for our customers that cut time, reduce costs and CO2 emissions,” said Kelvin Leung, chief executive officer, DHL Global Forwarding Asia-Pacific.
“The launch of DHL Global Forwarding’s temperature-controlled China-Europe rail service is our first such for 2014, offering customers with temperature-sensitive products year-round route access whatever the weather.
Customers can set optimum internal temperatures for their consignment from -25C to 25C all year round – which DHL says is a considerable benefit for high-tech and other temperature-sensitive goods.
Containers are light weight, made from aluminium and high-strength steel and provide their own energy using a diesel-electric engine. All are fitted with an advanced track and trace system that allows customers to not only know their shipment’s precise location but also check and modify internal temperatures during the route if necessary. The China-Europe rail service was launched last year in partnership with YHF Logistics, operator of the Chengdu Express, which runs from Chengdu along China’s West corridor to DHL’s intermodal hub in Malaszewicze and Lodz, Poland.
DHL Global Forwarding also runs a daily service from Shanghai, Tianjin or Qingdao on the trans-Siberian North corridor to Europe. It has a slightly longer transit time compared to the West corridor.
DHL opens new China- Europe run
Cargo archive stories #229
Thursday, 27 February 2014
DHL Global Forwarding has rolled out its 2014 China development plans with the launch of what it describes as a unique temperature-controlled China-Europe rail service.
Powered by a diesel-electric engine, DHL containers allow internal temperatures to be controlled, tracked and remotely modified.
This provides an all-year round multi modal shipping solution for temperature-sensitive products unable to use the fastest trans-continental West rail corridor between Chengdu and Lodz during winter and hot summer months.
“Over the past three years, our innovative multi-modal team has launched several pioneering and comprehensive transport solutions for our customers that cut time, reduce costs and CO2 emissions,” said Kelvin Leung, chief executive officer, DHL Global Forwarding Asia-Pacific.
“The launch of DHL Global Forwarding’s temperature-controlled China-Europe rail service is our first such for 2014, offering customers with temperature-sensitive products year-round route access whatever the weather.
Customers can set optimum internal temperatures for their consignment from -25C to 25C all year round – which DHL says is a considerable benefit for high-tech and other temperature-sensitive goods.
Containers are light weight, made from aluminium and high-strength steel and provide their own energy using a diesel-electric engine. All are fitted with an advanced track and trace system that allows customers to not only know their shipment’s precise location but also check and modify internal temperatures during the route if necessary. The China-Europe rail service was launched last year in partnership with YHF Logistics, operator of the Chengdu Express, which runs from Chengdu along China’s West corridor to DHL’s intermodal hub in Malaszewicze and Lodz, Poland.
DHL Global Forwarding also runs a daily service from Shanghai, Tianjin or Qingdao on the trans-Siberian North corridor to Europe. It has a slightly longer transit time compared to the West corridor.
