Rail versus sea calculation

Brief

Compare rail (or rail plus truck) with sea freight from Ningbo to Rotterdam for 2 containers per month: cost, transit time, border crossings, risks.

Deliverable

Comparison sheet and a one page recommendation with the route map.

Acceptance criteria

• Door to door cost for both options
• Border and gauge change points named

Success metric

Decision made on the data provided

Result

Rail option chosen for part of the volume; comparison sheet delivered.

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