Costs Composition Of China Railway Freight To Europe

Basic freight

Basic freight refers to the fixed cost of railway transportation, including wagon fees, loading and unloading fees, etc. This is the most important cost part of railway transportation.

Surcharges

Surcharges include fuel surcharges, currency fluctuation surcharges, etc., which will be adjusted according to market fluctuations.

Customs clearance fees

The cost of customs clearance depends on the type of goods and the relevant regulations of the destination country. Including China’s export customs clearance fees and European destination country’s import customs clearance fees.

Cargo insurance premiums

Insurance costs in railway transportation are usually calculated based on the value of the goods. The insurance costs of high-value goods are relatively high.

Other costs

Other costs may include transit costs, storage fees, etc. of goods. These costs vary depending on the specific operational needs of the goods.