Impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on the China-Europe and China-Middle East trading route selection.

ABSTRACT: This research examines the potential impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the selection of trading routes between China, the Middle East, and Europe, with a specific focus on the transportation of a 40-foot standard container carrying general commodities. The study compares traditional routes with the new CPEC routes in terms of time, distance, and cost. The findings indicate that the new CPEC routes offer reduced travel time and distance when compared to the traditional routes across all provinces involved. The research reveals that the cost of road transportation along the new CPEC route is lower for Xinjiang province, but higher for the other provinces. By utilizing the new CPEC routes, the time required for goods to travel from China to the Middle East and Europe wi

SUBMITTER: Alam KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10343051 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature