Service Description

We offer FCL (Full Container Load) rail freight from Shenzhen to the UK with DDP terms. Transit time: 30-40 working days – a strategic middle ground between sea and air, offering sea-like costs with air-like speed advantages. We handle export customs clearance, rail transportation, UK import clearance, VAT/duty prepayment, and final delivery to your specified UK address (Amazon FBA, commercial, residential).

Service Process:

1. Receive cargo at Shenzhen warehouse (door pickup) → 2. Export clearance → 3. China-Europe Railway transport (via Alashankou/Khorgos, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland) → 4. Malaszewicze/Brest transshipment → 5. Channel Tunnel to UK → 6. UK import clearance → 7. Last-mile delivery

Key Advantages:

• Stable Space: Weekly fixed trains, guaranteed capacity during peak seasons, unaffected by port congestion

• Cost-Effective: About 1/5 of air freight cost, roughly 2/3 of sea freight time

• DDP Included: All-inclusive pricing, no hidden fees

• Full Tracking: Real-time updates throughout rail journey

Service Coverage

Port of Loading:

• Shenzhen (Pinghu/Yantian rail terminals), door pickup to Shenzhen consolidation warehouse

• South China cargo can be trucked to Shenzhen for unified departure

Route:
Shenzhen→Urumqi/Xi'an→Khorgos/Alashankou→Kazakhstan→Russia→Belarus→Poland (Malaszewicze)→Germany→Belgium→Channel Tunnel→UK

Destination & Delivery:

• UK-wide: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, etc.

• Amazon FBA warehouses: BHX4, MAN1, LBA2, LHR2, etc.

• Commercial addresses, private residences, overseas warehouses

Cargo Types Accepted:

• General cargo: Electronics, machinery parts, household goods, textiles, building materials, auto parts

• Special cargo: Built-in battery products (UN38.3 required), magnetic cargo (no report needed)

• Not accepted: Pure lithium batteries, dangerous goods, liquids/powders, food/pharmaceuticals (use dangerous goods line)

Information Required

For accurate quotes and smooth clearance, please provide:

1. Cargo Details

   • Product name (Chinese & English)

   • HS code (we can assist)

   • Quantity, packaging type (cartons/pallets/wooden cases)

   • Total volume (CBM), total gross weight (KG)

   • Cargo value (for VAT/duty calculation)

2. Shipper & Consignee Information

   • Shipper: Company/individual name, contact details

   • Consignee: Full UK address, postcode, phone, contact person

   • UK VAT number (mandatory for clearance)

   • UK EORI number if available

3. Shipping Mode

   • FCL: Container type (20GP/40GP/40HQ)

   • Door pickup required

4. Other Requirements

   • Labeling/palletizing needed (especially for FBA)

   • Cargo insurance needed

FAQs

Q1: Why 30-40 working days? Isn't rail normally faster?
A: Standard China-Europe Railway Express takes 18-25 days. We offer an economy rail solution with lower priority and intermediate marshalling to reduce costs – ideal for bulk shipments with flexible timelines. Express service (20-25 days, +20% cost) available upon request.

Q2: Advantages of rail FCL over sea freight?
A: Rail offers:

• Faster transit: 30-40 days vs 45-60 days sea, saving ~1/3 time

• Higher stability: Unaffected by port congestion, canal disruptions

• Inland-friendly: Direct to European inland hubs, no secondary transshipment

• Eco-friendly: ~1/15 carbon footprint of air freight

Q3: Special packaging requirements for rail?
A: Rail involves multiple transshipments – packaging should be robust:

• Use reinforced 5-layer corrugated cartons

• Stretch wrap pallets securely

• "Fragile" labels and cushioning for breakables

• IPPC fumigation mark for wooden packaging

Q4: Can built-in battery products go by rail?
A: Yes. Devices with built-in batteries (Bluetooth earphones, smartwatches) are accepted, no special report required. Provide UN38.3 and MSDS for备案. Pure lithium batteries (standalone) not accepted.