Faster Than Sea, Cheaper Than Air
For many European importers, there’s a sweet spot between air freight speed and sea freight cost. Road freight – combining rail and trucking across Eurasia – delivers exactly that.
Your goods travel by rail from Chinese hubs like Xi’an, Chengdu, or Zhengzhou to major European terminals in Poland, Germany, or Hungary. From there, trucks complete the journey to your warehouse. Total transit: 18-25 days.
This option works perfectly for:
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Seasonal inventory that needs to arrive faster than ocean freight allows
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Products sensitive to moisture or temperature changes at sea
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Mid-sized shipments that don’t fill a full container
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European destinations in Central and Eastern Europe (closer to rail terminals)
We handle the entire route – tracking your shipment across borders, managing customs documentation at multiple checkpoints, and coordinating the final truck delivery so you’re never left wondering where your goods are.
The Speed Balance
18-25 day transit time hits the sweet spot. Faster than waiting on a boat, cheaper than flying.
Border-Crossing Expertise
Five countries, multiple customs zones. We manage every crossing so your shipment keeps moving.
Central Europe Focus
Our land freight excels for destinations in Germany, Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and neighboring markets.
What we handle:
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Factory pickup and transport to Chinese rail terminal
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Export customs clearance
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Rail booking and container tracking
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Cross-border documentation (China-Kazakhstan-Russia-Belarus-EU)
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Import clearance at EU entry point
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Truck delivery to your warehouse
Frequently Asked Questions
Still open questions?
Poland, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and beyond. Destinations further west (France, Spain, UK) require longer trucking after the rail segment, which adds time and cost.
Rail is generally more predictable than sea because schedules are fixed and weather disruptions are minimal. However, border crossings can occasionally cause delays. We track every shipment and alert you to changes.
Rail typically uses full containers (20ft or 40ft). For smaller shipments, we can consolidate with other clients and ship LCL.
Some. Dangerous goods, batteries, and certain liquids face restrictions on rail. Check with us before booking.
Rail is roughly 40-50% cheaper than air and 20-30% more expensive than sea. The value is in the time savings – 18-25 days vs. 35-45 days by sea.
Direct connections from major Chinese hubs to Europe's best rail terminals.
Rail to truck, seamless transfer. Your goods don't stop moving until they reach you.
We use terminals in Poland, Germany, and Hungary for fastest final delivery.