China-Europe freight train trips bypassing Russia surge nearly 80% amid geopolitical shifts
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By Zou Xiaotong Published: Jun. 29, 2026 2:10 p.m. GMT+8
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China-Europe freight train trips along the "southern corridor" that bypasses Russia have surged nearly 80% this year, driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine diverting freight away from Russia and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz pushing more cargo overland. Chinese state-owned railway operators are increasing investments in these alternative trade routes amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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· 3 pulledChina-Europe freight train trips along a corridor that bypasses Russia have surged nearly 80% this year, reflecting growing demand for more reliable trade routes amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Routes along the 'southern corridor' are growing more popular as the war in Ukraine continues to steer freight away from its larger neighbor, while shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push more cargo overland.
The increase comes as Chinese state-owned railway operators step up investments in overland trade routes.
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