Routes & Transit Times
Cross-Border Routes We Cover
| Origin | Destination | Mode | Transit | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China (major ports) | SE Asia (TH/MY/VN/ID) | Truck / Express | 5–12 days | E-commerce, FMCG |
| China | Russia / CIS | Rail (CR Express) | 14–18 days | Electronics, machinery |
| China | Central Asia (KZ/UZ) | Road + Rail | 10–20 days | Construction, FMCG |
| Yiwu/Chengdu/Xi’an | Europe (DE/PL/NL) | China-Europe Rail | 12–18 days | Mid-value goods |
| China | Middle East (UAE/SA) | Sea + Road | 10–20 days | Consumer goods |
| Kunming/Nanning | Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia | Border Truck | 3–7 days | Manufacturing inputs |
China–Europe Rail
CR Express — Between Sea and Air
China Railway Express connects Chengdu, Xi’an, Yiwu and Zhengzhou to Duisburg, Warsaw, Madrid and Rotterdam in 12–18 days — roughly half the time of sea at 30–50% of air cost.
- Factory collection → nearest China rail hub
- Export customs declaration (same-day at major hubs)
- Container loaded onto CR Express train
- Real-time tracking at each border crossing
- EU import customs clearance
- DDP available — duties and VAT on our behalf
- Last-mile delivery from destination rail terminal
Why Choose Rail
Rail vs Sea vs Air
Rail over Sea
Rail is ideal when: transit time under 20 days is required, cargo is too heavy/bulky for air, or you need predictable schedules avoiding port congestion. Rail also has a lower carbon footprint than air.
Rail over Air
China-Europe rail is typically 2–3× more expensive than sea but 40–60% cheaper than air. For 500kg–5,000kg shipments needing 14-day delivery, rail is often the optimal solution.
Cross-Border Credentials
Our Border Expertise
AEO Certified
Priority clearance at Chinese land border crossings and customs checkpoints
Local Border Agents
Trusted partners at Manzhouli, Alashankou, Erenhot and Ruili border crossings
Multi-Currency Customs
We manage declarations in CNY and local destination currencies — no local entity required
Real-Time Visibility
Track border wait times, customs release status and last-mile delivery ETA4
Get a Cross-Border Quote
Tell us your origin city, destination and cargo — we respond within 24 hours.