New rail link cuts durian prices as Southeast Asian growers reach China faster
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 22:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A cold‑storage rail service connecting Thailand, Laos and Yunnan province in China has begun transporting durians, reducing transit time and lowering prices for the fruit in China. State broadcaster CCTV reported the first goods train arrived over the weekend, expected to benefit growers and consumers.
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