Kerry Logistics has launched new multimodal transport products to Mongolia, through its member Globalink Logistics, to offer alternative solutions to customers to explore untapped market potential.

The latest products cover road-rail and sea-rail multimodal freight for dry and temperature-controlled cargoes between North America, Europe and the landlocked Mongolia via the Freeport of Riga, Latvia in the Baltics. The addition of Latvia to Kerry Logistics Network’s global network has extended its coverage to 59 countries.

At the centre of the new offerings is the Globalink Riga Consolidation Hub, operated by Globalink Logistics.

In a statement, Kerry Logistics said the new services entail cargo collection via multimodal solutions with a short lead time of one to four days from all major European cities to be consolidated at the Baltic hub, then transported by direct rail services to Ulan Bator, Mongolia with the minimal waiting time.

The railway, he noted, is also the most viable mode of transportation to manage cargoes to and from landlocked Mongolia.

“The new services greatly enhance the freight cost-efficiency and variety of solutions to Mongolia for our customers. To access the landlocked Mongolia, our strong rail freight capability in Central and East Asia gives us an invaluable advantage,” said William Ma, group managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network.

Kerry Logistics Network’s rail freight team boasts in-house technical capabilities to offer cost-effective multimodal transportation solutions for containerised, break-bulk and projects cargoes to Mongolia. For temperature-sensitive goods and high-cost products such as pharmaceutical and seafood, the reefer containers block-train service option is available.