China - Europe rail transport
Predictable, efficient and sustainable
At a glance
Rail transport between China and Europe offers a reliable and sustainable alternative to air and sea freight. With predictable delivery times, regular departures and significantly better CO₂ performance, this service is ideal for companies looking to balance costs, time and sustainability in their international supply chain.
The benefits for you
- Attractive door-to-door delivery times of around 30–35 days
- Regular departures offer a high level of planning security
- Sustainable transport with significantly reduced CO₂ emissions
- Ideal for time-critical consignments for which air freight is too costly
- Flexible consignment sizes for small consignments and entire containers
- One-stop processing
Here’s how it works
Transport enquiry and planning
You transfer your transport data. Our experts check the requirements, choose the optimal route and set the appropriate delivery time.Goods collection
The goods are collected at the agreed location and prepared for rail transport.Loading and rail transport
The containers are sealed, loaded onto the train and monitored by GPS along the entire route.Customs and border clearance
Swiss Post Cargo takes care of all export and import customs clearance and all relevant formalities.Arrival and delivery
Following arrival at the reception terminal, we organize onward transport for the final delivery – a complete door-to-door service.
Service in detail
Rail transit in China takes around 16–20 days from station to station and around 30–35 days door-to-door. This closes the gap between air and sea freight and enables reliable transport planning.
Depending on requirements, both small consignments (LCL) and entire containers (40 feet) can be transported.
Several departures throughout the week between China and Europe ensure a high level of availability and allow reliable planning of your shipments. This enables flexible management of supply chains and reliable adherence to deadlines.
Sealed containers, continuous GPS tracking and defined transshipment points ensure maximum security and transparency throughout the entire transport process.
Swiss Post Cargo takes care of the entire coordination process – from collection and organizing rail transport through to customs clearance and delivery. This reduces interfaces, simplifies processes and minimizes risks.
Thanks to its significantly better CO₂ performance compared to air freight, rail transport is particularly suitable for companies wanting to make their supply chains more sustainable.
These consignments are particularly suitable
- Consumer goods, industrial products and raw materials
- Batch and project loads
- Time-critical sea freight alternatives
- Consignments with a focus on sustainability and cost optimization
More information
Prices are based on volume, weight, route, delivery time and value-added services. Register without obligation using our contact form.
On request, we can offer additional transport insurance to ensure your consignment is sent as securely as possible.
GPS-based tracking is available throughout the entire transport process.
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