As many factories in China have returned to normal operations after the recent COVID-19 outbreak, first signs of capacity shortages for both air and sea freight are starting to emerge. To address growing demand in challenging times, RTSB Schweiz AG and Schweizerzug AG have formed an alliance to offer a new rail freight service for maritime containers between Switzerland and China. The new connection will start on 1 April 2020 and is set to be an efficient and cost-effective alternative for shippers looking to safeguard the flow of their supply chains.