Development of “New Silk Road” Northern Branch through Seaport of Riga in Latvia

Bulis, Aldis; Škapars, Roberts

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.09.138

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“…In recent years, rail routes between China and Europe have become a feasible alternative to other routes. It has become possible first because of the investments in rail infrastructure (Bulis and Skapars, 2014;Yang and McCarthy, 2013), especially into inter-regional logistics centres and dry ports along transport corridors (Gafurov et al, 2014). Second, the economic growth in Asia continues to contribute towards the formation of trans-continental transportation systems through Russia with access to markets in Europe (RZD-partner.com, 2014a).…”

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Russian railways on the Eurasian market: issue of sustainability

Panova

Korovyakovsky

Semerkin

et al. 2017

EBR

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Purpose This research examines factors that determine the improvement of the Russian supply chain sustainability. The strategic business model incorporates ecological, social and economic aspects. Design/methodology/approach Considering Trans-Siberian Railway as a typical case, the study selected several cases or the parts of the primary rail connection with the affiliation of important neighbouring countries. The study uses quantitative analyses of a variety of size parameters (e.g. volumes of traffic, logistics costs, delivery distance and air pollutants). Findings The empirical findings stress that supply chains should favour in the future railway (or intermodal) connections for piggyback and containerised cargo. Herein lays the reason for the examination of all traditional factors affecting the modal choice and their complementation by the parameters to measure sustainability throughout the supply chains. The inclusion of the green practices positively affected the environmental, social and economic performance of the new approach. Research limitations/implications This research focuses on the delivery of cargo in containers and semi-trailers within wagons through the overland corridors. Despite the restrictive empirical findings within the national transport system, some elements can be representative of the international supply chains, provided that intermodal services are the most appropriate for the transportation over long distances. Practical implications Clients, media and regulatory bodies stress the consideration of environmental aspects at all stages of a global supply chain. Therefore, their adoption into strategic imperatives of local supply chains becomes inevitable. Originality/value An assessment of supply chains for longer distance transportation in Russia has not taken sustainability into account within cost analyses.

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Section: Factors For Growth Of the Company Performance Based On Sustainabilitymentioning

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Russian railways on the Eurasian market: issue of sustainability

Panova

Korovyakovsky

Semerkin

et al. 2017

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“…As the literature reviewed suggests, currently there are two main routes connecting Asia with Europe: the Trans-Siberian railway and the Second or New Eurasian Continental Bridge (ERDŐSI, 2015). One of the oldest railway routes, the Trans-Siberian railway, operates regular freight between China and Europe (China -Russia -Belarus -Poland -Germany) (Bulis et al, 2014). Hungary joins the Trans-Siberian railway line on the Ukrainian border (Záhony) (BAJOR AND ERDŐSI, 2013).…”

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Possible routes of the chinese new silk road - can the V4 countries benefit?

Maró

Jámbor

Török

2019

RARD

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The Ancient Silk Road was created 2100 years ago during the Han Dynasty (I-II century BC) to promote trade between China and Europe. The road was more than 7,000 km long and served as a catalyst for development for many centuries. After the 15th century, the Silk Road – and, at the same time, China's dominant role – lost its significance due to geographical discoveries. The dramatic fall in technology and the cost of transportation has led to the Silk Road being forgotten today. The New Silk Road Initiative (also named ‘One Belt, One Road’ concept) has been China's greatest economic effort ever, with the main objective of stimulating economic development in Asia, Europe and Africa. It consists of two parts: the Belt will rely on major cities along the route that will carry some kind of central economic and commercial functions; while the Road is based on large ports, which together will result in a safe and efficient logistics route.The concept would affect 64% of the world's population (4.4 billion people) and would cover 30% of the world's GDP ($ 21 trillion). In recent years, China's economic growth has slowed down, and Chinese goods have become more and more expensive to rely on their main competitive advantage, the low price. This trend points to the need to examine the possibilities of making the transport of goods more efficient. Asia-Europe rail trade accounts for between 3% and 3.5% of total trade between the continents. It follows that 95-96% of the trade between the two continents is carried out at sea. The exact routes of the New Silk Road Initiative have not yet been fully defined but will consist of several land and sea transport routes. We made a systematic literature review to identify the possible paths of the New Silk Road. The initial search obtained 1.739 entries across all databases, which ended up in 49 relevant publications, but in this study we used only 17 publications due to the specificity of the topicAccording to the majority of the literature, the New Silk Road would consist of three general land routes. The first land route from China to Central Asia and Russia would reach Europe through the Baltic Sea. The second route would run through Central-, West Asia, the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean and Central Europe. This route would affect the V4 countries, especially Hungary. The third route would run through Southeast and South Asia to the Indian Ocean. The Maritime Silk Road would start from the coasts of China through the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean to Africa and Europe; as well as from the Chinese coastal ports through the South China Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

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“… Source: Authors’ construction (based on Bulis & Škapars, 2014; Kabashkin, 2012; Rodemann & Templar, 2014; Tavasszy, Minderhoud, Perrin, & Notteboom, 2011). …”

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“…Cargo turnover at the seaport of Riga was 40 million tons in 2016 (Central Statistical Bureau of the Republic of Latvia, 2016). In 2008, a demonstration container block train from Ürümqi (China) to Riga (Latvia) was organized and it was successful (Bulis & Škapars, 2014). Riga is a spoke seaport in the European hub-spoke seaports system.…”

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Economic Cooperation Between Latvia and China on the Background of Belt and Road Initiative with Focus on Cargo Potential

Bulis

Kabiraj

Siddik

2018

FIIB Business Review

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Latvia is a Belt and Road Initiative country and can contribute to its Eurasian Land Bridge. The existing railway infrastructure can be used for establishing the Eurasian Land Bridge Northern Branch via Latvia, but the problem is a lack of cargo for this route. It can be integrated into the existing Eurasian Land Bridge with specialization to connect China and some European countries—the Scandinavian countries. The aim of the study is to assess the potential volume of Latvian cargo for the Eurasian Land Bridge Northern Branch through Latvia. The methods of the study are statistical analyses and the forecasts of experts. Forecast of experts is an innovative method for investigating this topic. The study contributes to the discussion regarding One Belt One Road and Eurasian Land Bridge. The research shows that it is possible to establish regular container block train between Latvia and China for distribution of Chinese goods in the Scandinavian countries and vice versa because cargo potential for this route is growing, the seaport of Riga in Latvia is the shortest route to the seaport in the European Union and previous demonstration trains were successful.

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Development of “New Silk Road” Northern Branch through Seaport of Riga in Latvia

Cited by 15 publications

References 10 publications

Russian railways on the Eurasian market: issue of sustainability

Russian railways on the Eurasian market: issue of sustainability

Possible routes of the chinese new silk road - can the V4 countries benefit?

Economic Cooperation Between Latvia and China on the Background of Belt and Road Initiative with Focus on Cargo Potential

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