HL launches service linking Mongolia's Ulan Bator to Tianjin

DHL Global Forwarding has commenced a new rail service in Mongolia, the Genghis Khan Connection, a scheduled thrice-weekly cross border rail service available during the high season from April to October linking Ulan Bator, Outer Mongolia by rail to Tianjin.


The 30-day Genghis Khan Connection leverages improving Mongolian infrastructure to help customers avoid peak season congestion at regional border towns, seaports and airports, which are said to at times delay shipments substantially. The service is expected to transport consumer goods, fashion and accessories, equipment, machines and spare parts.


"Despite having vast economic potential, Mongolia has hitherto suffered from limited routing options that include Russia and China for cargo from Europe, America and Asia. This has led to unreliable delivery, seasonal congestion that can delay shipments by up to 21 days as well as higher costs," said Kelvin Leung, DHL chief for north Asia Pacific.


Mongolia enjoyed a GDP growth of close to 10 per cent in 2010 fuelled by the opening of new mining areas, and its growth is expected to surge to up to 23 per cent in 2013. The country is a fast-growing, raw materials provider with extensive natural resources including oil, coal, copper, gold, silver, iron and phosphate, a statement from the logistics firm said.
(Source:http://www.schednet.com)