BEIJING, September 2025 — The vital China-Europe rail freight corridor has experienced a significant disruption following the closure of the Poland-Belarus border. This development has led to the temporary suspension of services for trains bound for the European Union, impacting the flow of goods between Asia and Europe.

Multiple freight forwarders reported on September 19, 2025, that numerous containers destined for the EU were stranded at Malaszewicze, a key transit point on the Poland-Belarus border. The exact cause of the closure is not detailed, but it has created an immediate bottleneck for rail logistics.

Despite the immediate halt, logistics providers involved in the China-Europe railway express services estimate that the overall impact on their total volume will be limited. They anticipate that the issue will be resolved by the end of September, suggesting a short-term nature to the disruption.

This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in international supply chains and the critical role of border infrastructure in maintaining consistent trade flows. While temporary, such disruptions underscore the need for robust contingency planning and diversified logistics strategies for businesses relying on the transcontinental rail network.

Source: Caixin Global