Rail wagon shortage may force logistics rethink on German steelmakers

摘要

German steel companies could turn to alternative shipping methodsbecause national railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has beenunable to meet demand with the number of wagons it is operating,sources told Metal Bulletin this week.In some cases, steel shipments are being delayed by as long as tendays, or even two weeks, because of the wagon shortage, accordingto market participants.