China-Europe Railway Express
Departing via the four ports of Alashankou, Khorgos, Manzhouli and Erenhot, covering Central Asia, Russia and all of Europe. FCL + LCL, arriving in 15–18 days.
Service Overview
Departing via four ports, covering Central Asia, Russia and all of Europe
FCL Direct
Nationwide door pick-up, shipped via Xi'an/Chongqing/Chengdu/Zhengzhou/Yiwu consolidation centers, exiting via Alashankou/Khorgos. 20/40GP/HQ FCL direct, arriving in 15–18 days.
LCL Consolidation
LCL consolidation for small batches, combined into a full container and distributed across Europe on arrival. From 2 m³, saving over 60% versus air freight.
Central Asia (Five Countries)
Rail/road transport to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Almaty 7–10 days, Tashkent 10–12 days.
Return-leg Import
Europe→China return-rail import for machinery, wine, milk powder, cosmetics and timber. Door-to-door with one-stop export and import clearance.
Popular Routes & Transit Times
| Departure | Destination | Exit Port | Transit Time | Coverage |
| Xi'an | Malaszewicze | Alashankou | 12–14 days | All Poland |
| Chongqing/Chengdu | Duisburg | Alashankou | 14–16 days | Germany/Benelux |
| Zhengzhou | Hamburg | Erenhot | 15–18 days | Northern Germany/Nordics |
| Yiwu/Suzhou | Madrid | Alashankou | 18–20 days | Spain/Portugal |
| Nationwide Consolidation | Moscow | Manzhouli | 12–15 days | All Russia |
Cost Comparison
China-Europe Railway: twice as fast as sea, 60% cheaper than air
| Transport Mode | Transit Time | Cost Index | Use Case |
| Air | 3–5 days | 100 | High-value/urgent cargo |
| China-Europe Railway Express | 15–18 days | 35–45% | Mid-high value / deadline-sensitive |
| Sea | 30–35 days | 20–25% | Large items / flexible timing |
Process
Booking Request
Confirm cargo details and destination, book rail space.
Door Pick-up
Nationwide pick-up to the consolidation center.
Declaration & Dispatch
After export declaration, containers are loaded and dispatched.
Rail Transport
Exit via port, track the train online.
Destination Delivery
Clear customs at the terminal and deliver to the European address.
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