# Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen supplies engines to Groupe PSA via new China-Europe freight route

A freight train carrying 3,432 car engines made by Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company left Wuhan for Dourges, France, ordered by Groupe PSA. The new direct route reduces transport time by nearly 20 days compared to ocean shipping.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-11-02
- Where: Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Status: completed
- Products: car engines
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Groupe PSA](https://endata.com/companies/718.md) (customer)
- [Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company](https://endata.com/companies/27804.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [chinadaily.com.cn](https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201711/02/WS5a0d10f5a31061a7384083b9.html), 2017-11-02: "The 3,432 engines made by China's Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Company were ordered by French car manufacturer Groupe PSA."

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