Malaysia in talks with Thailand on overland durian export to China
Under the proposed plan, durians would be transported by rail and truck from Malaysia through Thailand before entering China, which is hoped to shorten delivery times, reduce logistics costs and enhance the price competitiveness of Malaysian durians in the Chinese market.
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