In response to the ongoing emergency in the Red Sea, logistics provider Codognotto has launched a new train service from China to Milan, offering a strategic alternative to the potentially disrupted Mediterranean routes.
The disruption in the Red Sea has raised concerns about potential disruptions to the traditional Mediterranean routes, leading to unexpected delays and longer journeys. As a response to these difficulties, Codognotto has introduced a new train service to ensure service continuity for its customers.
The new route service, effective from January 2024, provides three departure points in China – Zhenghou, Chengdu, and Xi’an. With three different departures per week, the service aims to comprehensively cover the needs of customers.
The transit time for the China-Milan route is estimated at 22 days, reaffirming the positive performance of rail transport in terms of lead time.
Key features of the new service include its sustainability and flexibility.
Covering a distance of over 11,000 km, the train service provides a strategic alternative to traditional sea routes.
Codognotto assures its customers that the sea route will still be available, and the new train service serves as a complementary and strategic alternative. This alternative enables Codognotto to utilize its expertise in intermodality, assets, and market coverage to guarantee uninterrupted services.
Codognotto also extends its services by offering analysis and consultancy services to determine the most convenient mode of transport in the critical area affected by the Red Sea crisis.
