How long does rail freight from China to Germany take?

An estimated 32–40 calendar days, or 30–38 days for oversized rail with truck delivery. Actual times may vary.

Can battery products go by rail?

Yes, rail takes battery products. Please send product details first for power banks, non-standard batteries and energy storage devices.

Can rail deliver straight to Amazon warehouses in Germany?

Yes. Rail shipments can be trucked straight to busy Amazon warehouses in Germany, such as DTM2, HAJ1 and KSF7.

How is rail freight priced?

Per kg, on the greater of gross weight and volumetric weight, L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6000, with a minimum of 12 kg per carton. Send us the carton dimensions and count for a quote.

Rail or trucking: which should I choose?

Trucking is faster: 16–22 days from departure to pickup, loaded in Shenzhen every Saturday. Rail takes 32–40 days. If time matters, choose trucking; for large volumes that can wait, choose rail or sea. Ask us for current rates.

Rail Freight from China to Germany & Europe

From Chongqing, Chengdu and Yiwu via Alashankou to Duisburg in 32–40 calendar days, batteries accepted, direct to Amazon warehouses in Germany

Rail costs less than air and is faster than sea, which suits medium volumes that can spend about a month in transit. Shenma Fastship's Europe rail line departs from Chongqing, Chengdu or Yiwu, leaves China at Alashankou for Duisburg in Germany, and is cleared in Belgium before delivery.

Rail takes battery products and can truck goods straight to busy Amazon warehouses in Germany. Furniture, equipment and other oversized cargo go by oversized rail with truck delivery, in 30–38 days.

Cargo Suited to Rail

Bulk restocks for Amazon sellers, trucked straight to busy Amazon warehouses in Germany (such as DTM2, HAJ1 and KSF7)
Battery products: rail takes battery cargo; please send product details first for power banks, non-standard batteries and energy storage devices
Furniture, machinery, palletised goods and other oversized cargo, by oversized rail with truck delivery
Medium volumes where air is too expensive and sea too slow

Oversized Rail Requirements

Wooden crates, frames, flight cases and flat pallets only, on feet at least 10 cm high; we can pack for you
Delivered by DHL and truck, up to 4 m long per piece and 1.5 t per pallet
The consignee must be able to unload; ask us for a tail-lift truck; no delivery to offshore islands
Wooden furniture needs a commodity inspection

How Rail Freight Works

1Send us the product, number of cartons, weight, volume and destination to confirm the line and price
2Deliver to our warehouse, or we pick up
3We receive and check the goods, palletizing or packing as needed
4Export customs, departure from Chongqing, Chengdu or Yiwu
5Out of China at Alashankou to Duisburg, customs clearance in Belgium
6Delivery by truck or courier to the Amazon warehouse or your address

Frequently Asked Questions

Warehouses

Dongguan
Building 3, No. 4 Chenwu East Road, Houjie Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen
Unit 101, No. 6 Ruikang Road, Hangcheng Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Yiwu
No. 755 Xuefeng West Road, Beiyuan Subdistrict, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China
Xiamen
Unit 7-106A, Phase II, Jiasheng Logistics Park, Pulin Road, Guankou Town, Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Fuzhou
No. 41 Dutou, Menkou Village, Xiangqian Town, Minhou County, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Ningbo
West No. 2, Terminal 2, Ningbo Lishe International Airport, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Shanghai
Building B7, Lane 3199 Jiasong Middle Road, Huaxin Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China
Qingdao
Unit 101, Building 4, China Eastern Logistics Park, Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, Shandong, China

We run our own pickup points across China, so we can collect from your door quickly wherever you are. Ningbo, Shanghai and Qingdao handle our highest volumes, so dropping off there is fast too.

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