Rail freight across Europe and to Asia, from container to wagon
Rail freight within Europe and between Europe and Asia: full containers or groupage, full wagonloads and combined rail-road transport, with customs clearance included.
Rail, between air and sea
Rail offers a compelling middle ground for regular flows: faster than sea freight over long distances between Europe and Asia, more economical than air freight and well suited to large volumes. Within Europe, it complements road haulage on major corridors. We combine rail and road for door-to-door delivery, customs formalities included.
Containers by rail between Europe and Asia
Eurasian rail links connect the two continents overland. They suit goods that are too bulky for air freight but too urgent for sea freight. Your cargo travels as a full container or as groupage, and we coordinate the paperwork, border crossings and customs clearance on arrival.
- Full container load (FCL)
- Groupage (LCL)
- Transit time between air and sea
- Customs clearance on arrival
Combined transport: rail for distance, road for the last mile
Combined transport puts the main leg on rail and keeps road haulage for the first and last miles. A truck collects your goods and drops them at the rail terminal, then another delivers them to the consignee. You benefit from rail capacity while still receiving delivery straight to site.
- Pre-carriage by truck
- Main leg by rail
- On-carriage to the consignee
- A single point of contact
Rail freight
Full wagonloads
For large regular volumes or heavy goods, a wagon dedicated entirely to your load.
Lower carbon footprint
For the same load, rail generally emits less CO₂ than road or air transport.
Customs included
Declarations, transit and documents handled for you, for both export and import.
Door to door
Collection from the shipper and delivery to the consignee, combining rail and road.
| Criterion | Rail | Road | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit time | Between air and sea | Fast over short distances | Longest |
| Cost | Moderate | Varies with distance | Most economical by volume |
| CO₂ footprint | Low | Higher | Low per tonne carried |
| Suitable volumes | Containers and wagons | From a pallet to a full truck | Large volumes, long distances |
| Door to door | With pre- and on-carriage | Direct | With pre- and on-carriage |
FAQ
Is rail faster than sea freight to Asia?
Generally, yes: rail shortens transit time compared with sea freight while remaining less expensive than air freight. Actual transit time depends on the route and border crossings.
Can I ship less than a full container?
Yes, groupage lets you share a container with other shippers. You only pay for the space your goods occupy.
Which goods are suited to rail transport?
Industrial goods, spare parts, consumer products and raw materials all travel well by rail. Dangerous or sensitive goods require a prior assessment: simply describe them in your request.
A rail freight project in mind?
Tell us the nature of the goods, the volume and the collection and delivery addresses: we will assess the right rail or combined solution.