Adjacent Service
An Overland Route Between China and Europe
Alongside our core China-Africa trade network, we arrange overland rail freight via the China-Europe Railway Express, providing a tailored solution for shippers trading between China and Europe.
China-Europe Railway Freight
The China-Europe Railway Express (CRE) connects major industrial hubs in China with logistics hubs across Europe via overland rail corridors. While outside our primary China-Africa trade scope, we coordinate this service for existing clients who require reliable overland transit between China and European destinations.
How the Network Is Organized
The CRE network operates across three primary strategic corridors:
Eastern Corridor
Serves coastal and eastern manufacturing hubs via northeastern border crossings toward Eastern and Northern Europe.
● Key Origins: Yiwu, Suzhou, Jinan
● Destinations: Warsaw, Moscow, Hamburg
Central Corridor
Connects central industrial bases directly to core Western European logistics hubs.
● Key Origins: Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha
● Destinations: Małaszewicze, Duisburg, Tilburg
Western Corridor
Originates from western and southwestern China across Central Asia into Central and Southern Europe.
● Key Origins: Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an
● Destinations: Budapest, Prague, Madrid
Note: Rail transit times between China and Europe generally range between 15 to 22 days depending on the selected corridor, border clearance, and seasonality. These figures are illustrative estimates rather than fixed guarantees — our desk will confirm current schedules upon inquiry.
Why Consider Rail Between China and Europe
Faster Than Sea Freight
Transit times are significantly shorter than traditional ocean freight, offering a balanced mid-tier speed between sea and air.
Alternative Route Flexibility
Overland rail offers strategic routing options to bypass maritime chokepoints, port congestion, or seasonal vessel delays.
Lower Footprint Than Air
Provides a substantially lower carbon footprint per ton-kilometer compared to air freight for urgent commercial cargo.
How to Request Rail Freight
Because China-Europe rail freight is an adjacent specialized service, rates are not generated through our automated instant quoting engine. Please contact our Commercial desk with your cargo dimensions, origin city, and destination to receive a tailored route evaluation and quote.
Request a China-Europe Rail Quote
Send us your cargo details, origin, and destination, and our Commercial team will confirm routing and pricing options.
Email Our Commercial Team