Why Rail Freight from China to Europe? | Importer’s Guide 2020

Rail Freight from China to Europe is on the rise rapidly. The volume of goods moving by train rose drastically in one year. Moreover, Rail transport helps to lower costs for European companies. Railway transit to Europe is highly recommended because it serves 35 cities in China and conveys 34 destinations in Europe, plus air freight being rather costly is another good reason. In this article by ddpch, you can read all about why choosing Rail Freight from China to Europe is a good idea. 

European Routes

There are two major railroad routes: the first one begins in northern China and connects to the popular Trans-Siberian (Russia). The second goes west through Kazakhstan until in Yekaterinburg then meets up with the Trans-Siberian Railway. This place in the western part is the main junction for rail freight. Furthermore, these routes provide logistics options for the deployment of over-sized items (also called Project Cargo).

Further Reading: Shipping from China to Russia | Ultimate Guide 2020 | Ver1.1

European Transit Times

In this table, you can see the main destination cities on the way of rail freight from China to Europe.

Destination City	Transit Time
Lyon	14 – 17 days
Brussels	12 – 14 days
London	18-20 days
Warsaw	12 days
Hamburg	14 days
Paris	16 – 18 days
Moscow	12 days

DHL Rail Line and DHL Rail Connect 

When choosing Rail Freight from China to Europe, DHL is a very convenient option. DHL offers DHL Rail Line and DHL Rail Connect services based on your needs. Below you can read about both of these services offered by DHL.

DHL Rail Line: 

This DHL service possesses standard types of equipment such as containers and trailers. This service also offers pre- and on-carriage, that are either operated by chassis truck or trailer.

DHL Rail Connect:

The DHL Rail Connect service handles loads that are less than a container. This service also offers palletized cargo with the maximum weight per item of 1.5 tons and a maximum dimension per item of 2.4 meters long, 2.2 m wide, and 2.2 m high.

Further Reading: How to find cheap shipping from China? | DHL, TNT, and FEDEX express

DHL Standard  Features

DHL offers the following features for rail freight from China to Europe:

• Highly effective links between DHL’s regional networks in Europe and Asia
• Dedicated railway hubs in Europe and Asia
• Structured service from pick-up to delivery
• Safe and controlled loading and handling state-of-the-art track and trace
• Efficient handling of import, export, and transit formalities
• Highly reliable door to door lead times

Why Rail Freight from China to Europe?

Now that we know all about the rail freight features, let us dig in more into the advantages of rail freight. Below, you can read about why rail freight from China to Europe:

Coverage

Connecting continents with competence centers in Europe and Asia.

Efficiency

Stable energy costs and economies of scale, creating the specific benefits of multimodal solutions. 

Flexibility

Flexible door-to-door solutions that are able to follow company peaks and shifts in the industry.

Reliability

High level of time and cost control With accurate transit times and stable pricing conditions, ensures the best possible start in planning the supply chain. 

Security

Transparent and secure processes ensure that your shipments are safe and always visible via DHL’s state-of-the-art Track and Trace system.