The multimodal route connects the ports of Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe with Hamburg and Duisburg via the Chinese Port of Taicang and then along the New Silk Road through Xi'an, Alashankou, Nur-Sultan, and Brest/Małaszewicze.

Journey time amounts to 26-28 days. According to Nippon Express, the new set-up, when compared to a similar service going via Dalian, is one week shorter and offers 40% better price on transportation costs.

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