China-Europe Railway Express Bilateral Railway Route
【Key Information】
Service Name: China-Europe Railway Express
Service Mode: Full Container Load (FCL), one container per customer
Main Routes: Via Alashankou, Khorgos, Manzhouli
Transit Time: Poland 14-16 days, Germany 16-18 days, Netherlands 16-18 days, France 18-20 days, UK 20-22 days
Directions: China → Europe, Europe → China
Container Types: 20-ft, 40-ft, Reefer containers
Key Advantages: Three border crossings, bilateral services, stable transit times, full container load, "rail plus truck", door-to-door
For European enterprises and companies operating in the European market, China is the largest trading partner. From machinery, automotive components, and electronics to textiles, consumer goods, and chemical products, European companies rely on reliable transportation solutions for shipments from and to China. Traditional supply chains between Europe and China depend on maritime routes via the Suez Canal, which take 35-45 days, and are subject to geopolitical risks, port congestion, and delays.
China-Europe Railway Express has developed a dedicated bilateral railway route between China and Europe. Trains operate through three border crossings: Alashankou, Khorgos, and Manzhouli, directly connecting China's industrial centers with Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, and other European countries. Poland 14-16 days, Germany 16-18 days, Netherlands 16-18 days, France 18-20 days, UK 20-22 days. Weekly fixed departures in both directions, guaranteed space, priority service during peak seasons.
The China-Europe railway route ensures stable bilateral cargo flow. From China to Europe: machinery, automotive components, electronics, textiles, consumer goods, equipment, chemical products. From Europe to China: automobiles, medical equipment, food products, cosmetics, industrial equipment, luxury goods.
Three border crossings provide routing flexibility and cargo distribution. Alashankou and Khorgos are the primary gateways for shipments to Central and Western Europe. Manzhouli is the optimal route for shipments to Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. This configuration allows logistics to be adapted to specific shipper requirements.
Key advantages of railway transportation:
- Stability: fixed departure schedules, not affected by weather conditions
- Speed: 14-22 days, 2 times faster than ocean freight
- Reliability: full container load, one container per customer
- Transparency: real-time container tracking
- Flexibility: three border crossings for optimal route selection
China-Europe Railway Express is integrated with a trucking network, enabling "rail plus truck" solutions for door-to-door delivery. Mainline rail transport is combined with last-mile trucking – from factory in China to warehouse in Europe.
【Service Process】
China-Europe Railway Express provides door-to-door full container load services, one container per customer:
1. Customer Consultation: Provide cargo details, destination, and desired departure time
2. Quotation: Select train and container type, provide full container pricing
3. Booking & Loading: Confirm departure, arrange container pickup and loading
4. Customs Clearance: Export clearance, train departure
5. In-Transit Tracking: Real-time container tracking, regular customer updates
6. Destination Customs Clearance: Import clearance
7. Final Delivery: Deliver full container to designated warehouse or facility
The same container travels the entire journey, door-to-door delivery directly, no consolidation, no transshipment.
【Frequently Asked Questions】
Q: How many days does it take to ship from China to Germany?
A: 16-18 days direct service, weekly fixed departures.
Q: Which border crossings do the trains use?
A: Alashankou, Khorgos, and Manzhouli – three main routes.
Q: What goods can be shipped from China to Europe?
A: Machinery, automotive components, electronics, textiles, consumer goods, equipment, chemical products.
Q: What goods can be shipped from Europe to China?
A: Automobiles, medical equipment, food products, cosmetics, industrial equipment, luxury goods.
Q: What container types are available?
A: 20-ft, 40-ft, and reefer containers.
For more information about China-Europe Railway Express full container load services, please visit the official website: www.china-europerailwayexpress.com.