Gosselin and the silk road
With an investment of 5 trillion dollars, China will significantly expand its connectivity with the world over the coming 30 years. The infrastructure of roads, shipping and flight routes, and railroads will be undergoing enormous expansion. This last mode of transport is particularly worth (re)discovering.
One Belt, One Road (OBOR)
The One Belt One Road initiative is an unprecedented investment project designed to position China as the economic heart of the world. The investments don’t stop at the national borders, however. China also wants to start shipyards in around 60 countries spread throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The project was proposed in late 2013, and according to the latest figures (May 2017), around 50 billion dollars has already been invested. The largest tenders have yet to come, in other words.
Gosselin and the silk road
Gosselin has been active on this route for over 20 years, with offices in the most important logistics hubs in China, and its own offices in Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Poland. Thanks to extensive contacts with local operators, we are applying our expertise in ocean and air cargo to rail cargo on an increasing basis.
About Gosselin Logistics
Gosselin Logistics manages logistic supply chains between Europe, China, Africa and the rest of the world. Offering a complete range of logistic services, from forwarding and warehousing to customs clearance including specialized services such as lashing and securing and manufacturing overflow and storage crates. Gosselin Logistics is part of the Gosselin Group.
Gosselin originated in 1930 and counts more than 700 employees that generate a revenue of more than 200 million euro. Its headquarters are located strategically at the Albert Canal in Deurne, its inland terminal connects the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam to the European hinterland. The company has 48 offices in 32 countries and is strongly represented in Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
