Rail Freight from China to Europe
Bacolod agents have extensive experience in arranging logistics for rail freight from China to Europe. European routes are commonly used for rail freight from China because rail transit is faster than sea freight and cheaper tha air freight. There are many routes spanning the entire continent, delivering goods from China to any EU state.
We offer one-stop solutions for freight, door-to-door shipping with rail freight components, as well as value-added services. For instance, we can handle all customs, which are especially complex in the European Union. We will professionally support your railroad import, balancing reasonable rates and your supply chain schedule.
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Why Bacolod Can Be Your Top Choice for Rail Freight to Europe
These are the few reasons that make Bacolod the top choice for rail freight from China to Europe:
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- Professional paperwork
- Customer-oriented approach
- Efficient problem-solving
How Much Does Rail Freight from China to Europe Cost?
The cost depends upon how much quantity of goods you want to send. However, for reference purposes, you can send a 40-feet container with a capacity of around 22,000 kilograms for around $8000 to any country in Europe. It also depends if you are requiring special containers, such as open-top.
Bacolod experts will help you estimate the cost of rail freight from China to any location in Europe, so contact us today!
How Long Does Rail Freight from China to Europe Take?
While the time it takes for rail freight from China to Europe depends on the source and the destination locations, on average you should expect that this whole process will take around 15 to 20 days on average.
Shipping to Poland could take around 12 day, while shipping to Spain would take roughly 17. Other factors should be taken in account, such as how busy the stops are, how long do customs take, how difficult is unloading, etc.
We offer accurate rail freight from China to Europe tracking, so you will always know where your shipment is and estimate how much longer the freight will take.
Railway Routes for Freight from China to Europe
There are two main routes for rail freight from China to Europe which are:
- The southern route goes through Kazakhstan and Russia
- The northern route goes through Siberia which connects Beijing with Hamburg in Germany
Additional routes include the:
- Zhengzhou – Duisburg
- Suzhou – Duisburg
- Chongqing – Duisburg
- Wuhan – Duisburg
- Yiwu – London
- Yiwu – Madrid
- etc
These routes can use the China-Europe block train, which is a convenient direct connection from China to Europe.
FCL and LCL Rail Freight from China to Europe
FCL means full container load. This term is used when a complete container of 20 or 40 feet is booked for shipping purposes. The main advantage of FCL is that your goods have a lesser chance of being mixed with that of other people.
LCL stands for less than container load. By using LCL, you can book a part of the container if your items are less than a full container. LCL’s advantage is that you don’t have to book a whole container if you don’t need it so shipping becomes cost-effective.
Both LCL and FCL can be shipped by rail freight from China to Europe. If you have less than 15 CBM of product, LCL is a great option. We offer additional consolidation services to facilitate different modes of rail freight for you.
Additional Services for Rail Freight from China to Europe
Bacolod works hard to maintain its status as one of the best and most reliable service providers when it comes to pick-up and delivery services in China and in Europe.
As Amazon FBA is a big thing in business, Bacolod provides shipping services to any FBA location in Europe. You can trust Bacolod with your shipping requirements to Amazon FBA.
From day one, Bacolod has been aware of the need for a strong warehousing system. This is why we have established our warehousing in all major business hubs of China; there your goods can be stored and processed before their rail freight to Europe.
Get the professional services of Bacolod to secure your goods from all sorts of damages and risks. This is one of the first things you should do while sending rail freight from China to Europe.
Different European nations have different taxes and customs clearance rules. We suggest you go for a professional customs clearance service provider such as Bacolod so your goods can easily cross the borders via rail freight from China to Europe.
Loading and unloading are the two most taxing and laborious jobs in the shipping industry. This is why most breakages take place during these steps. You should always try to protect your goods by hiring loading inspection service providers. If you are looking for one, Bacolod can be of assistance.