Cross-Border Rail Transportation

Efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable — 7ConBooking’s Cross Border Rail Transportation service connects continents and countries, offering reliable rail solutions for your international cargo needs. Whether you're shipping between Asia, Europe, or across multiple regions, we ensure your goods are transported smoothly, on time, and with minimal disruption.

RAIL THE PERFECT MIDDLE WAY BETWEEN AIR AND OCEAN FREIGHT

Rail freight serves as a perfect middle way between air and sea freight. It is faster than sea freight but is yet more expensive. It is not as fast as airfreight. But it is significantly cheaper. You can benefit immensely by choosing this option if you are shipping goods between Asia and Europe.

Keep Your Cargo Journey on Track

7ConBooking’s Cross Border Rail Transportation service leverages an extensive network of railways that spans across continents and countries. With strategically located terminals across key regions, we offer seamless, cross-border connectivity for your cargo, ensuring your supply chain remains uninterrupted. From the first mile to the last, our integrated logistics services manage your shipment end-to-end, without the need for additional follow-ups or coordination.

MOVING BY RAIL KEEPS YOUR TRANSIT TIME ON TRACK

The average delivery time from China to Europe by train is approximately between 10 and 20 days. If you are using sea freight from the main ports ex China to European ports it will save your around 10 up to 15 days in comparison to sea freight.

Key Benefits of Rail Transportation

Rail transportation provides significant advantages over other forms of cargo movement, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery for your business:

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable: Rail is one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation, contributing to lower CO2 emissions and reducing highway congestion. By using rail, you can support your sustainability goals while keeping your supply chain efficient.
Agile and Flexible: Our dense rail network allows your cargo to reach both remote hinterlands and densely populated areas. With frequent departures and the ability to reroute shipments on the fly, we offer the flexibility you need to meet dynamic market demands.
Reliable Arrival and Departures: Our commitment to guaranteed loading ensures your cargo is delivered as promised, avoiding the delays associated with road congestion or traffic bans. You can rely on us for predictable and timely arrivals.
Cost-Efficient Pricing: Rail transport allows for large volumes of goods to be moved at once, reducing the working capital tied up in transportation. This results in savings over time, reducing the overall cost of getting your goods to market.

Key Rail Services:

7ConBooking’s Cross Border Rail Transportation service is designed to meet a variety of volume and timing needs, offering two key service options:

1.Block Train Service

Ideal for large volumes of cargo, the block train service offers the booking of a full train under one booking, with a minimum of 41 containers and a maximum of 50 containers per train.

Benefits of Block Train Service:

Large-Volume Transport: Move significant amounts of cargo in one go, reducing handling costs and ensuring a streamlined transport process.
Predictable Transit Time: With set routes and dedicated trains, you benefit from reliable, predictable delivery times.
Optimized Routes: Utilizes the most efficient routes, reducing delays and improving transit time.

2.Single Rail Container Service

For smaller volumes, the single rail container service offers flexible options for booking full container loads on an individual basis. This service includes door-to-door transport, from your factory to the rail ramp, and from the destination rail ramp to your warehouse.

Benefits of Single Rail Container Service:

Multiple Weekly Departures: With frequent departures, you can choose the schedule that best fits your needs, ensuring faster transit.
No Minimum Volume Requirement: Whether you need to transport a single container or several, the single rail container service accommodates all shipment sizes, making it perfect for businesses of all sizes.

Extensive Rail Network Across Key Regions

7ConBooking’s Cross Border Rail Transportation service spans key markets across Asia, Europe, and the regions in between, offering routes that cover:

Asia to Europe: Including Southeast and Northeast Asia to Europe, connecting major trade hubs.
Southeast Asia to China: Connecting key Southeast Asian regions to China for seamless trade.
Central Asia to China: Expanding trade routes between Central Asia and China.
Turkey to Europe: Connecting Turkey with Central, Northern Europe, and the Nordics.
Western Mediterranean to Europe: Offering reliable rail links between the Mediterranean region and Continental Europe.
Central Asia to Europe: Facilitating trade from Central Asia to key European markets.

rail Efficiency and Service Features

Reliable and Predictable:
Rail services offer frequent, fixed departures, ensuring a predictable transit time for your shipments. Whether moving goods from China to Europe or within Europe, rail provides a stable, on-time option that helps you optimize your supply chain.
Dense Network Coverage:
Our extensive rail network covers Asia, Europe, and all major cross-border routes, making rail an excellent choice for both Long-Haul and Intra-Europe transport. With direct connections, your cargo can efficiently reach key destinations without unnecessary transshipment delays.
Cost-Effective:
Rail strikes an ideal balance between cost and environmental impact. As a more cost-effective solution compared to air and road transport, rail offers both sustainable and economically favorable options, especially for large volumes of goods or long-distance shipments.

Rail Tailored to Your Needs

Full Container Load (FCL):
For larger shipments, rail provides FCL services, offering the advantage of dedicated containers for a direct and secure journey.
Less Than Container Load (LCL):
For smaller shipments, LCL rail options allow you to share container space with other cargo, optimizing costs while still benefiting from the eco-friendly rail network.
Door-to-Door Delivery:
Need door-to-door service? With 7ConBooking, rail transportation is available with a full range of door-to-door services, ensuring convenience and seamless supply chain integration from start to finish.

Efficient, Sustainable, and Reliable Rail Transport

With 7ConBooking’s Cross Border Rail Transportation, your global supply chain can benefit from reliable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation. Whether you’re moving large volumes of goods with a block train or shipping individual containers with our flexible rail services, we ensure timely and secure delivery to your destination. Leverage our extensive rail network to streamline your logistics, reduce costs, and support your sustainability goals.

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