First export train with Belarusian goods sent along New Silk Road route

The first export train laden with Belarusian goods embarked on a journey to China’s Nanchang from Orsha along the New Silk Road route. The train will pass through Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. The cargo will total almost 1,000 tonnes. The train comprises 41 containers which will be delivered directly to a warehouse in China. Each container is equipped with the satellite navigation system. In the future such trains will travel along the route every month. The delivery time by sea takes up to 40 days. The journey time by rail will make it ten days.