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With Poland's border closure, this major artery has been effectively blocked, causing widespread disruption across the supply chain, with ripple effects felt far beyond Europe.
Impact on Trade and Logistics
The immediate consequences are severe. The state's freight operator, PKP Cargo, which recently celebrated the launch of its first Warsaw-China freight train, warns of long-term repercussions. The closure could push trade southward through Kazakhstan, the Caspian, and Black Sea regions, with shipments rerouted via more expensive and slower routes—adding costs and delays to already fragile supply chains.