January 28, 2026
With the changing global trade landscape and increasing demand for supply chain diversification, international rail freight is becoming a crucial logistics mode connecting China with Europe, Central Asia, and neighboring countries. Especially against the backdrop of maritime congestion and high air freight costs, rail freight, with its advantages of stable delivery times, controllable prices, and fixed train schedules, is gradually gaining favor among cross-border sellers, manufacturers, and traders.
1. What is International Rail Freight?
International rail freight refers to the logistics mode of transporting goods from one country to another via a transnational rail network. Represented by the China-Europe Railway Express and the China-Central Asia Railway Express, rail freight has formed a mature transportation network covering multiple countries and regions.
Currently, major rail departure cities in China include: Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Yiwu, Hefei, and Shenyang.
Countries and regions served include: Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Hungary.
2. Core Advantages of Rail Transport
Compared to traditional modes of transport, rail freight offers significant advantages:
Transit time falls between sea and air freight: typically reaching Europe in 15–25 days.
Costs are significantly lower than air freight, making it suitable for medium- to high-value goods.
Stable train schedules ensure high predictability and are less affected by weather.
Environmentally friendly and low-carbon, aligning with sustainable logistics trends.
Therefore, rail transport is ideal for customers who require timely delivery but also want to control logistics costs.
3. Suitable Goods for Rail Transport
Rail freight is suitable for a variety of goods, including but not limited to:
Electronic products and accessories
Machinery and equipment, industrial parts
Automotive parts, new energy products
Household goods, furniture
Cross-border e-commerce goods (B2B/B2C)
Whether it's Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL), rail transport provides flexible solutions.
4. Our Rail Logistics Services
As a professional international freight forwarder, we provide clients with one-stop rail transport services, including:
Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) rail services
China-Europe/Central Asia dedicated rail lines
Door-to-Door transport solutions
Multimodal transport (rail + sea/truck)
Customs declaration, clearance, and full documentation support
We are committed to creating safe, efficient, and controllable rail logistics solutions for our clients, reducing transportation risks and enhancing supply chain stability.
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