Imperial contributes 30% of the total freight volume for the inaugural China-Europe freight train

They move a shipment of 2,100,000 protective gowns by rail from Zhengzhou to Helsinki

Imperial – a member of the Cooperative Logistics Network in Malmo, Zurich and Shanghai – has taken one third of the entire capacity of the inaugural freight train from Zhengzhou to Helsinki, with a mass consignment of 2,100,000 PPE protective gowns for health workers.

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The Cooperative Damman – Tank international logistics The Cooperative-Malmo, Zurich ,Shanghai-ship protective gowns for health workers to Europe

Imperial moves 1/3 of total freight for the first China-Europe freight train

The cargo – destined for Helsinki General Hospital – occupied 13 40’ dry containers, weighed 156,000 kg and was packed in 15,110 cartons. Imperial managed every aspect of the shipment, overcoming problems of space availability, loading at origin and customs complications.

international logistics service providerA further 10x 40’ containers are following in a second major shipment.

According to Joshua McLarin, the Managing Director of Imperial in China, ”We are excited to be one of the first forwarders to utilize the newest China-Europe rail freight service, and to have been able to support it in such a major way. The service is a key element in the growing Belt and Road Initiative, boosting business between China and Europe”.

Congratulations to Imperial for this commendable endeavour!