New ASEAN Express cargo rail service expected to lower costs, open markets

The first ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Express cargo rail trains arrived at their respective destinations of Selangor, Malaysia and Chongqing, China this week. The transit time was just under 14 days, faster than the sea freight route which could take up to three weeks. CNA’s Melissa Goh takes a look at how the newly launched service – which connects Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and China – will benefit the region. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia