Service Description
We offer FCL rail freight from Shenzhen to Europe with DDP terms. Transit time: 30-40 working days – balancing sea-like costs with air-like speed advantages. We handle export clearance, China-Europe Railway transport, European import clearance, VAT/duty prepayment, and delivery to any European address.
Process: Shenzhen rail terminal → Export clearance → China-Europe Railway (via Alashankou/Khorgos) → Malaszewicze transshipment → European rail distribution → Import clearance → Last-mile delivery
Service Coverage
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Port of Loading: Shenzhen (Pinghu rail terminal), door pickup available
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Route: Shenzhen→Xi'an/Chengdu→Khorgos/Alashankou→Kazakhstan→Russia→Belarus→Poland→Germany→Europe-wide
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Destination: Malaszewicze, Hamburg, Duisburg, Warsaw, etc., Europe-wide delivery
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Cargo Accepted: General cargo, machinery, building materials, auto parts. Built-in batteries: UN38.3 required
Information Required
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Cargo Details: Product name, HS code, quantity, packaging, volume (CBM), gross weight (KG), value
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Shipper & Consignee: Shipper contact; European address, phone, contact person (VAT/EORI mandatory)
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Shipping Mode: FCL (20GP/40GP/40HQ)
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Other: Door pickup, labeling/palletizing
FAQs
Q: Advantages of rail vs sea?
A: 15-20 days faster than sea, unaffected by port congestion, ideal for medium-urgency bulk shipments. Cost: ~1/3 to 1/5 of air.
Q: Does DDP include European VAT?
A: Yes, all-inclusive: import VAT (per country), duties, clearance, rail freight, delivery.
Q: Can built-in battery products go by rail?
A: Yes, with UN38.3 and MSDS, apply lithium battery labels. No pure lithium batteries.
