Long-distance rail An alternative to ocean freight for perishables?

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1 Foto: Rüdiger Nehmzow Long-distance rail An alternative to ocean freight for perishables? DB Schenker Rail and Forwarding Hong Kong, September 2015

2 Global transport networks for all modes of transport strengthen the market position of DB Schenker Source: DB 1) according to tkm 2) according to revenue 3) according to t 4) according to TEU 5) according to revenue Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

gap between ocean and air Rail is less expensive compared to

sustainable* Capital Costs Savings Freight costs Capital

inventory must be financed and managed generating overhead

issue for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food as well

18 days (Chongqing-Duisburg since 2011) * Rail is most

3 Benefits Lead time vs. costs Long-distance rail on Transeurasia route - Closing the gap between ocean and air Rail is less expensive compared to Air and considerable faster than Ocean as well as really sustainable* Capital Costs Savings Freight costs Capital costs are directly impacted by longer transit times Moving inventory must be financed and managed generating overhead costs Time Benefits Lead time Time-to-market is an important issue for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food as well Rail speed up with decreasing time door-door from 23 days to 18 days (Chongqing-Duisburg since 2011) * Rail is most environmental friendly mode of transport in door-door comparison according to Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

Challenges Challenge: Continental climate Both Northern and Southern route are concerned but no universal solution was available Increasing customer requirements lead to customized product

4 Challenges Challenge: Continental climate Both Northern and Southern route are concerned but no universal solution was available Increasing customer requirements lead to customized product insulation/reefer solutions Various vertical market customers involved, i.e. Electronics Cosmetics Food & Beverages Example winter-check: Northern / Southern route figures based on experiences, extreme figures assumed by Fraunhofer Institut Different demands of electronics & cosmetics versus food & beverages Extreme temperatures from +42 c (107 F) in summer down to -52 c (-61 F) in winter time Winter solution has been developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institut Reefer solution is in development with different partners Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

Challenges Routing and infrastructure Challenges and development focus on Southern Route key points: RU PL 2 3/4 BY

Poland/Belarus 3 technical maintenance on rail for reefer ctr.

5 Challenges Routing and infrastructure Challenges and development focus on Southern Route key points: RU PL 2 3/4 BY UA mm 1520 mm 5 KAZ MN mm 1 multimodal reefer solutions in Europe 2 gauge change at border Poland/Belarus 3 technical maintenance on rail for reefer ctr. 4 security solutions on rail for reefer container 5 gauge change at border Kazakhstan/China 6 import/export customs at inland rail terminals 7 destination processes; cold store 7 CN 6 height profile 1500 m 1000 m 500 m 1435 mm normal gauge Southern route 1520 mm wide gauge 1,500 km radius around Wuhan Customs Union 1) 1) Consisting of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

Solutions Several passive and active solutions were explored P A S S I V E

Insulated containers Containers with specially insulated floor, walls and

reefer-plugs Diesel generator wagon Reefer container with genset 45 reefer

6 Solutions Several passive and active solutions were explored P A S S I V E Insulation material (Container-based) Temax, Liner, Envirotuff, etc. Insulated containers Containers with specially insulated floor, walls and ceiling A C T I V E Reefer strings full maintained container trains with reefer-plugs Diesel generator wagon Reefer container with genset 45 reefer container with diesel powered genset Reefer container Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

peaks in outside temperature tested effect: - outside T: ± 46 c - inside T: ± 34 c

7 Solution details Passive solution Container based insulation material Proven solution to decrease impact of extreme and rapid changes of outside temperature prevents the cargo from peaks in outside temperature tested effect: - outside T: ± 46 c - inside T: ± 34 c additional side effect: container becomes foodgraded+ Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

Solution details Passive solution Insulated container Reliable solution to keep inside temperature above -20 c without any additional packing expenses DIM: 11877 * 2094 * 2518

8 Solution details Passive solution Insulated container Reliable solution to keep inside temperature above -20 c without any additional packing expenses DIM: * 2094 * 2518 mm (LWH) for CQ-DU lowest Tmin = -10 c Lab test: -30ºC, -40ºC, -45ºC á 72hrs and followed by -35ºC for 144hrs 0ºC -20ºC -40ºC Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

temperature controlled rail shipments growing

Temperature excursion DIM: 13233 * 2437 * 2575

monitoring and control remote supervision

season test runs eastbound and westbound

9 Solution details Active solution Reefer container Door-opener for two new developments temperature controlled rail shipments growing loading capacity by using 45 container Temperature excursion DIM: * 2437 * 2575 mm (LWH) 16+ days of autonomy real-time monitoring and control remote supervision requires special care in fueling during winter season test runs eastbound and westbound concluded for high-value consumer goods and food Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

Case studies First experience with reefer shipments by rail: conclusion and outlook Case 1: High value electronics Case 2: Food (non-frozen) Challenges and learnings reefer equipment must be designed

10 Case studies First experience with reefer shipments by rail: conclusion and outlook Case 1: High value electronics Case 2: Food (non-frozen) Challenges and learnings reefer equipment must be designed for long autonomous work under extreme temperatures maintenance network of railways for reefer equipment to be improved Client: Key facts Leading multinational electronics manufacturer Commodity: electronic goods Route: China-South-East Europe ( km by rail), 800 km on-carriage by road Lead time: 22 days (door-door) Client: Key facts Leading European manufacturer of foodstuff Commodity: chocolate products Route: Germany to China ( km by rail), km on-carriage by road Lead time: 25 days (door-door) Chinese rail customs needs to reach port customs performancelevel rail-related refrigerated warehouse capacities must be available railways need to upgrade rolling stock with capability to ship 45ftunits Volume: 13 FEU Reefer shipment of 45 reefer ctr in Winter to keep temperature above 10 c target Volume: 40 ctr per week shipments are in test phase and designed with 45 reefer ctr round the year rail is already a suitable transport mode to ship food and perishables with good potential to grow Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

11 The Eurasian Landbridge: Bridging Nations and Economies Thank you for your attention! Schenker AG, Rail and Forwarding, September

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