we provide flexible and reliable ocean freight solutions to help move your cargo efficiently across borders.
The Smart Middle Ground Between Air and Ocean Freight
China-Europe Railway Express (also known as the China Railway Express / 中欧班列) is a rapidly growing rail freight network connecting major industrial hubs in China with commercial centers across Europe. Traversing over 10,000 kilometers through Central Asia, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, this service delivers cargo in approximately 15–25 days — roughly half the time of ocean freight and at a fraction of the cost of air freight.
For businesses shipping between China and Europe, rail freight offers an optimal balance of speed, cost, and reliability. Whether you are moving consumer electronics, automotive parts, machinery, textiles, furniture, or industrial equipment, our China-Europe Railway Express service provides scheduled departures, stable transit times, and end-to-end tracking visibility.
We coordinate the full journey — from factory pickup and export customs declaration in China, through rail consolidation and transshipment at border stations, to import clearance and final-mile delivery across Europe. With both FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options available, we tailor the solution to your shipment volume, timeline, and budget.
We offer a comprehensive range of rail freight services to match your cargo type, volume, destination, and service level requirements.
Dedicated container shipping for larger shipments, offering maximum security, faster loading/unloading, and competitive per-unit rates. Available in 20GP, 40GP, and 40HQ container types, with options for open-top, flat-rack, and refrigerated containers for special cargo. Ideal for manufacturers, wholesalers, and high-volume e-commerce sellers shipping full container loads to Europe.
Suitable for: Full container shipments · High-volume cargo · Machinery & equipment · Furniture · Textiles · Automotive parts
Consolidated rail shipping for smaller cargo volumes that do not fill a full container. Your goods are grouped with other compatible shipments at our consolidation warehouses in China, then deconsolidated at destination hubs in Europe for final delivery. LCL rail freight provides an economical entry point for small and medium-sized businesses looking to ship to Europe without the cost of a full container.
Suitable for: Small & medium shipments · Sample orders · E-commerce inventory restocks · Mixed cargo · Trial shipments
A complete end-to-end solution where we handle every stage of the shipment — from pickup at your Chinese factory or warehouse, through export declaration, rail transport, import customs clearance, duty and tax payment, to final delivery at your European customer's door. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service eliminates the complexity of cross-border logistics, allowing you to focus on your business while we manage the entire shipping process.
Suitable for: E-commerce sellers · B2C direct-to-consumer · Businesses without EU import entity · Turnkey shipping · Amazon FBA Europe restocks
An integrated multimodal solution combining rail freight for the long-haul China-Europe leg with road trucking for first-mile collection in China and last-mile distribution across Europe. This hybrid approach maximizes cost efficiency on the main haul while ensuring flexible pickup and delivery to locations not directly served by rail terminals. Ideal for shipments originating from inland Chinese cities or destined for secondary European markets.
Suitable for: Inland China origins · Secondary European destinations · Multimodal supply chains · Cost-optimized routing · Flexible pickup/delivery
Specialized rail freight solutions for cargo that requires extra care, including hazardous materials (DG), oversized and heavy-lift equipment, and temperature-sensitive goods via refrigerated (reefer) containers. Our team handles the special documentation, packaging verification, and routing requirements for non-standard cargo, ensuring compliance with international rail transport regulations (RID/ADR) and safe delivery to destination.
Suitable for: Hazardous materials (DG) · Oversized & heavy cargo · Temperature-sensitive goods · Chemicals · Food & beverage · Pharmaceutical products
China-Europe Railway Express combines the best of both worlds — the cost efficiency of ocean freight with the speed of air freight — while offering unique advantages for Eurasian trade.
Transit in 15–25 days versus 30–45 days by sea, significantly reducing inventory cycles and improving cash flow for European-bound shipments.
Rail costs are typically 50–70% lower than air freight rates, making it ideal for medium-to-high value goods that do not require urgent air delivery.
Scheduled weekly or bi-weekly departures from major Chinese hubs with predictable arrival windows, reducing supply chain uncertainty versus variable ocean schedules.
Rail freight produces approximately 70–80% fewer CO₂ emissions per ton-kilometer compared to air freight, supporting your corporate sustainability and ESG goals.
Both full container loads and consolidated less-than-container loads are available, allowing shippers of any size to access rail freight without minimum volume commitments.
Sealed containers with real-time GPS tracking and status updates at every major transshipment point, ensuring cargo security and full visibility throughout the journey.
We manage every stage of your China-Europe rail shipment to ensure smooth, transparent, and on-time delivery.
Door pickup from factory, warehouse, or supplier across China
Storage, labeling, packing, and LCL consolidation at origin hub
Documentation preparation and Chinese export customs clearance
Container loaded on rail, transshipment at border gauge-change stations
EU import declaration, duty & VAT handling, customs inspection support
Deconsolidation (LCL) and last-mile truck delivery to recipient door
Our rail network connects major Chinese industrial centers with primary European logistics hubs.
| Region | Major Chinese Departure Hubs | Major European Destination Hubs |
|---|---|---|
| East China | Yiwu, Suzhou, Hefei, Nanjing, Xiamen | Duisburg (DE), Hamburg (DE), Madrid (ES) |
| Central China | Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanchang | Hamburg (DE), Leipzig (DE), Lyon (FR) |
| West China | Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Lanzhou | Duisburg (DE), Lodz (PL), Prague (CZ) |
| Northeast China | Shenyang, Harbin, Dalian, Changchun | Moscow (RU), Minsk (BY), Warsaw (PL) |
| South China | Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan | Duisburg (DE), Hamburg (DE), Tilburg (NL) |
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