Rail Freight Services

RAIL FREIGHT: TRANSIT TIME

As an example:

China – Lyon (France): 14 ~ 17 days

China – Brussels (Belgium): 12 ~ 14 days

China – London (UK): 18-20 days

RAIL FREIGHT FROM CHINA THROUGHOUT EUROPE

In recent years, China Railway has shipped freight through the famous Silk Road railway that connects 12,000 kilometers of track via the Trans-Siberian Railway.

An exciting project has just been set up: the first train from Yiwu to London (Barking in East London). He left on the 1st of January and arrived at destination on the 18th of January, which represents an average transit time of 18 days to get to London, more than the 15 days to get to Lyon. As a reminder, keep in mind that a container needs at least 30 days to reach the French ports.

This new service which is offered both for importers and exporters allows to ship to and from China in a fast and cost-effective way.

Note PRESOU: This service represents a potential direct saving of 50% compared to an importation from China by air freight. It represents also a time saving of 12 to 14 days compared to sea freight.

APART FROM LONDON, HERE ARE SOME OTHER EUROPEAN ROUTES / TRANSIT TIMES

There are two key rail links / routes: the first one starts in the north of China and connects with the famous Trans-Siberian (Russia), the second goes west through Kazakhstan before catching up with the Trans-Siberian Railway in Yekaterinburg, which is a key junction for rail freight in the Western part. In addition, these routes provide logistics solutions for the shipment of oversized objects (also called Project Cargo).

Here are some examples:

China – Warsaw (Poland): ~ 12 days

China – Hamburg (Germany): ~ 14 days

China – London (United Kingdom): 16 ~ 18 days

China – Moscow (Russia): ~ 12 days

Presou Logistics is proud to offer these kinds of services, enabling you to save time, money and troubles.

CHINE – EUROPE: The longest railway in the world !

1) TIME AND COST SAVINGS

The cost of rail freight from/to China is potentially 50% cheaper than air cargo for the same trip. The transit time is 45% to 50% shorter, as compared to sea freight transport.

2) QUICKER CUSTOMS PROCEDURES

Customs declaration and inspection can be proceeded much more quickly than in the case of air freight  or traditional sea freight. This customs service is available in the form of a full service 24/7, handled by our team present in China.

3) FLEXIBLE AND MULTIPLE SERVICES

A wide variety of goods is accepted for transportation and the services offered include: door-to-door deliveries, FCL and LCL, classic and dangerous goods.

Not a boat, not an airplane, but a train. The first freight train from China to the United Kingdom is now running. This new route of silk used by the intercontinental train is a new means of transport between the two continents and offers many advantages.

The main benefits of this option is its short delivery time and obviously the lower costs it offers. Indeed, the delays provided by rail freight are way shorter than sea freight and less expensive than air transport.

AN ALTERNATIVE TO AIR AND SEA FREIGHT

In recent years, the rail link between France and China has become a wise choice for customers concerned about delays and costs. As China’s economic power keeps on increasing, some French companies have decided to implement their production facilities there, benefiting from the booming Chinese market – this is why there is a high demand for railway freight.

Railway Freight is a perfect option for customers who need to deliver components and industrial products from France, Switzerland or Belgium to China, and vice versa. In addition, the two railways present on the Eurasian Land Bridge serve destinations in Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.

The continued expansion of the rail network in China and the further simplification of customs procedures reinforce the importance of a direct rail link, as trade between Europe and China is growing.

CHARACTERISTICS OF RAILWAY FREIGHT

• Routes from China – Europe, China – Russia, as well as Germany – Japan and Germany – South Korea via Zhengzhou are operated in both direction
• So the cost of rail transportation is 50% lower than air freight and the transit time is 50% shorter than ocean freight
• The shipping cost for EXW to DDU China – Germany (Europe) and small LCL (1-4cbm) are more or less the same as sea freight
• Customs clearance is available 24/7!
• Door to door service & distribution network in Europe and China
• Container types: 20’GP, 20’HQ, 40’GP, 40’HQ, 45’GP, 45 ‘refrigerated container, clothing suspension container, open container
• To safe, stable, non-stop, fast

Currently, four weekly container train services from Duisburg and three weekly services from Hamburg serve China, in addition to the regular services from Wackersdorf and Leipzig-Wahren.

The new service from Duisburg crosses Poland, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan to the Chinese city of Chongqing, one of the largest industrial centers in the country located in Sichuan Province, offering excellent connections.

Freight trains cover a huge distance of 12,200 kilometers in 16 to 20 days, while traditional wagon trains take between 22 and 25 days to arrive at the final destination.

The train carries up to 100 TEUs (20 foot equivalent unit) and can carry 40-foot GPHC containers as well as standard PWHC containers. All containers are equipped with a GPS tracking system and an alarm function.