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DB Schenker offers fast overland freight transport Asia to Europe
GERMAN forwarding giant DB Schenker has launched a new secure freight transport service across Asia overland faster than freight and cheaper than air cargo.
Called "Asia Landbridge", the service will pass 23 stations in key cities and border regions ensure trouble-free and smooth overland transport of the freight, said a company statement.
The transport itself is handled by a consortium of partner companies, and DB Schenker coordinates the operation.
"Our network for this new product covers China and the ASEAN countries of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos," said Schenker chairman Thomas Lieb.
"These countries rank among the fastest growing economies in the world. Overcoming borders is the only way to ensure that this growth can continue, and that is what our customers bank on," said Dr Lieb.
In the past most freight transport in Asia was carried by sea. A cargo ship takes two weeks to sail from Penang to Shanghai. A truck can complete the journey in under a week and is far cheaper than air freight.
Special air-suspension trucks are used for the transports, as this enables the carriage of sensitive and valuable electronic goods. Cameras, alarm systems, GPS tracking and even the use of escorts ensure that the transports are secure, said DB Schenker.
Additionally, a control centre is staffed 24/7 and all stations are integrated in the company's global network.
Called "Asia Landbridge", the service will pass 23 stations in key cities and border regions ensure trouble-free and smooth overland transport of the freight, said a company statement.
The transport itself is handled by a consortium of partner companies, and DB Schenker coordinates the operation.
"Our network for this new product covers China and the ASEAN countries of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos," said Schenker chairman Thomas Lieb.
"These countries rank among the fastest growing economies in the world. Overcoming borders is the only way to ensure that this growth can continue, and that is what our customers bank on," said Dr Lieb.
In the past most freight transport in Asia was carried by sea. A cargo ship takes two weeks to sail from Penang to Shanghai. A truck can complete the journey in under a week and is far cheaper than air freight.
Special air-suspension trucks are used for the transports, as this enables the carriage of sensitive and valuable electronic goods. Cameras, alarm systems, GPS tracking and even the use of escorts ensure that the transports are secure, said DB Schenker.
Additionally, a control centre is staffed 24/7 and all stations are integrated in the company's global network.
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