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Germany and the Silk Road have a long-standing tradition. It started when the first Eurasian train departed Chongqing in Southeast China on 19 March 2011, with its final destination being Duisburg in Germany. The corridor might have undergone multiple shifts since then; however, German hubs like Duisport and the port of Hamburg claim they are here to stay and work closer together.
Their commitment to developing their Silk Road network and launching joint initiatives beneficial for both was apparent in a panel discussion involving members from both companies a few days ago. According to the two ports, the expected Duisburg Gateway Terminal will be a game-changer in future Silk Road connections.
Common denominator
The two German ports have a common denominator. Apart from being crucial hubs for European rail, inland and sea transportation, they also serve as two of the most important and influential Silk Road hubs in Germany and Europe.
Influential is mentioned because Duisburg was a Silk Road pioneer, with the first China-Europe train arriving there and opening the gateway for more Eurasian rail connections. The port of Hamburg didn’t take much longer to jump on the China-Europe express.
In the end, after ten years of connection after connection and immense growth in the corridor, the two hubs have built some of the most robust Silk Road networks. Their services bring Chinese cities like Yiwu, Shanghai, Xuzhou, Changchun, Shenzhen, and others closer to Europe, while the two players promise they have more plans in the pipeline. Read more
Source: RAILFREIGHT.COM
