China-Europe Railway Belarus/Poland (Rail) | European Gateway Hub + Malaszewicze Transloading Border Closure Switch to TIR Trucking
Brest-Malaszewicze core EU gateway for China-Europe trains, 85-90% through this corridor. Brest Port smart upgraded, Malaszewicze receives 200 containers daily. Sep 2025 border closure 12 days, 300 trains stranded, transit 12-15d to 20-25d, cost up 10-30%. Border reopened Sep 25 after diplomacy, backlog 7-10d to clear. LHZ dual mode: rail 12-18d direct; TIR alternative border closure, 12-15d to Europe. 1,500 TIR fleet six hubs. Direct shippers only. 400-0488-817.