China-Europe Rail Corridor Service

Direct rail freight from China to Europe. The smart middle ground between sea and air.

How It Works:

1. Loading in China: Pickup from your supplier, container loading, export customs clearance
2. Rail Journey: Departs from major Chinese rail hubs, crosses China → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Europe
3. Average Transit: 15-20 days
4. Arrival in Europe: Multiple European terminal options, import customs clearance, onward transport

Service Options:

• Block Train (Dedicated): Entire train dedicated to one customer or destination. Fastest transit (14-16 days). Best for high volumes (41+ containers).
• Shared Train: Share space with other shippers. Cost-effective for smaller volumes (1-20 containers). Regular departures (typically weekly).
• LCL Rail: Less than container load options. Consolidation in China, deconsolidation in Europe. Minimum 3 CBM typically.

Key Advantages:

• Speed: 15-20 days China to Europe, 2-3x faster than ocean freight, consistent predictable transit times
• Cost: 60-70% cheaper than air freight, only 1.5-2x more than sea freight, sweet spot for semi-urgent cargo
• Sustainability: Lower CO2 emissions, supports ESG and sustainability goals, future-proof as carbon costs rise
• Reliability: Weather-independent, fewer disruptions than ocean routes, fixed schedules and routes

Perfect For: Automotive parts requiring faster than sea delivery, e-commerce inventory replenishment, electronics and technology products, fashion and seasonal goods, industrial equipment, any cargo where speed matters but air is too expensive.

Geographic Coverage:

China Departure Cities: Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Yiwu, Suzhou, Wuhan

European Arrival Points: Duisburg, Hamburg (Germany), Malaszewicze (Poland), Budapest (Hungary) - our hub, various other terminals

Intermodal Rail Solutions

Combine rail with road, sea, or air for optimized supply chains. Best of all modes.

Common Intermodal Combinations:

• Sea + Rail: Ocean freight from Asia to European port, rail transport from port inland to final destination. Benefits: Cost savings vs. all-rail, faster than pure ocean+truck.
• Rail + Road: Rail from China to European rail terminal, road transport for final delivery. Benefits: Cost-effective long distance, flexible last mile.
• Rail + Air: Rail for bulk cargo, air for urgent portion. Benefits: Optimize cost vs. speed for different SKUs.
• Sea + Rail + Road: Ocean to European port, rail to inland hub, road for final delivery. Benefits: Maximum cost optimization for cross-continental moves.

Why Intermodal?

• Cost Optimization: Use cheapest mode for each leg, balance total cost with required speed, avoid paying air rates for non-urgent cargo
• Time Optimization: Speed up slow legs with faster modes, meet delivery deadlines without overpaying
• Risk Mitigation: Multiple mode options provide backup plans, less dependence on single transport type, flexibility to reroute if disruptions occur
• Sustainability: Maximize rail use for lower emissions, reduce truck kilometers, support carbon reduction goals

Our Intermodal Coordination: We handle all the complexity - mode selection and optimization, scheduling and coordination, transfer point management, documentation across modes, customs at each transition, single tracking system, one invoice for entire journey.

Rail Freight Forwarding Services

Complete rail logistics management from origin to destination. We handle every detail.

What We Manage:

• Pre-Carriage: Pickup from your supplier in China, transport to rail terminal, container loading/stuffing, export documentation
• Main Carriage (Rail): Train booking and space allocation, route selection and optimization, transit coordination across borders, customs clearance at each border, real-time tracking and monitoring
• On-Carriage: Delivery from European rail terminal, import customs clearance, final delivery to your warehouse or transfer to our facility

Documentation Handled:

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Export declaration (China)
• Transit documents (Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus)
• CMR or SMGS railway bill
• Import declaration (EU)
• Certificate of origin if needed
• Dangerous goods documentation (if applicable)
• Any special permits required

Customs Expertise:

Rail freight crosses multiple jurisdictions. We manage: China export clearance, transit country requirements, EU import procedures, duty and tax calculation, preferential trade agreements, prohibited/restricted goods navigation.

Benefits of Our Forwarding Service:

• Single Point of Contact: One partner for entire journey, no coordination between multiple providers, clear accountability
• Expertise: We know the routes, regulations, procedures, established relationships with rail operators, experience handling exceptions
• Cost Transparency: All-in pricing, no hidden fees, clear breakdown of charges
• Risk Management: Insurance options, cargo protection, dispute resolution support
• Flexibility: We adapt to your needs, custom solutions for unique requirements, scalable from small to large volumes