Cargo originating from Busan has been transhipped via rail to the Port of Vostochny in the Russian Far East on the Sea of Japan, following the launch of a new Trans-Siberian Railway service from Vostochny and Slavok in Poland, Exim News Service reports.

The experimental service's frequency is still undetermined, reported Containerisation International, though currently it offers 11-12 days transit. The Far East Land Bridge has organised the block train service that has been subcontracted out to Transcontainer and Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company (VSC) handling transit through the Port of Vostochny, including Customs clearance.

"Transit used to account for nearly one-third of Vostochny container terminal's turnover, but it almost disappeared after 2006," said VSC Chief Executive, Mr John Scourtis. "Now, we are seeking to have this cargo come back to VSC and the Trans-Siberian Railway. We are ready for substantial growth."