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For the first time, a Chinese-operated TIR truck has exported finished Chinese goods. The cargo transported? Trucks!
A TIR truck has transported two semi-trailers produced by the China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, each weighing 7,300kg. Until now, Chinese TIR hauliers had only exported semi-finished goods.
The TIR truck set off after completing its export and TIR procedures in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou. The operation was conducted by a Chinese TIR operator, using a Chinese vehicle and TIR carnet for the whole journey.
Heavy trucks are typically transported by sea or a combination of road and sea. TIR trucks cut transport times of such movements by up to 70% compared with sea, and 60% compared with road and sea combination. Read more
Source: IRU
