Exporters turn to rail network as Red Sea attacks disrupt global supply chains
(www.scmp.com)
from throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to world@lemmy.world on 07 Jan 2024 12:00
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from throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to world@lemmy.world on 07 Jan 2024 12:00
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Isnt this good. Its proving that its viable option and should be used more often
I do think it’s pretty cool, but with our recent tragedies involving train derailings in the US, this doesn’t sound all too reassuring on our end.
Fortunately the Red Sea is nowhere near the US.
I can’t imagine what kind of rail system would come close to the capacity we’d need for it to make a significant dent in sea transport. Nothing beats a cargo ship for sheer capacity and efficiency (at the cost of speed of course)
But I’d be happy to stand corrected.
Rail beats cargo ships in the emissions game, though. I see this as a win.
South China Morning Post. One Belt. Hmm.
Will it be now that we will see trains become the default large haul cargo movers?