Rail freight
15 to 20 days to and from Asia
Is shipping by sea freight too slow and air freight costs too expensive? Then ship your goods by rail freight.
The transit time from terminal to terminal is around 15 to 20 days. This makes rail freight twice as fast as sea freight and significantly cheaper than air freight. The shorter transit time allows you to respond more quickly to changing market demand.
Through our long-standing, steadily growing cooperation with Chinese rail operators, we have developed into a reliable partner for rail freight between China, Southeast Asia and Europe. Whether general cargo (LCL) or full container load (FCL), we also organize the consolidation of goods from various suppliers (Buyers Consolidation) via rail freight with pre- and on-carriage by truck throughout China and Europe.
And if your goods are small but exquisite, they will find their own special place in our own rail freight consolidated containers from China. With several departures per week, your goods are loaded quickly and cost-effectively. Our consolidated containers arrive in Duisburg, Hamburg or PL-Malaszewicze. After unloading and customs clearance, your goods are delivered directly thereafter.
We handle the entire transport process, including customs clearance. We book the space on the train, coordinate pickup at the loading point by truck, barge or combined transport and deliver to the rail terminal.
Once the container arrives at the receiving terminal, we take care of delivery to the destination (unloading point) and complete customs clearance.
Rail freight exactly according to your budget and time requirements
Take advantage of our experience, practical tips and insider knowledge to tailor your rail freight shipment precisely to your budget and time constraints. We're happy to advise you on the following services:
LCL and FCL shipments
Own consolidated container transports
Buyers Consolidation: Consolidation for the buyer
Space and equipment guarantees can be booked optionally
Door-to-door service
Transport insurance
Obtaining certificates
Import and export customs clearance (ATLAS, AES, NCTS)
Integrated pre- and onward carriage by truck, inland waterway vessel or rail combination
Find out more about CARGONA
Why CARGONA?
Personal contact
Personal contact with our customers is our top priority. As a CARGONA customer, you have a dedicated contact person. The short lines of communication and personal commitment facilitate quick and clearly communication. This saves time, reduces stress and increases transparency.
Individual support
We work as part of your team. Your interests are our interests. That's why we adapt to your individual requirements and ensure that you shipment runs smoothly, on time and reliably.
Know-How
International shipping can be time-consuming, error-prone and costly due to numerous rules and regulations. Rely on our expertise and insider knowledge to ensure your goods always arrive safely and on time at their desired destination.
Transparency
From quotation to invoicing, you always have an overview. You receive daily status updates with planned and actual events for your shipments, from booking, through pickup, overseas departure, arrival and delivery.
Flexibility
CARGONA is independent and cooperates with all major shipping companies, rail operators and airlines. This guarantees a variety of service from best price to standard and express, that best meet your needs and budget in terms of price and transport time.
Reliability
Keeping promised delivery times is very important to us. In the event of unforeseen problems, we adapt quickly to the new situation, offer proactive solutions and ensure that your shipment is processed without delay, even in case of last-minute changes.
Quality
We regularly engage with our customers to understand their current needs and how CARGONA can better serve them in the future. We place great emphasis on providing excellent customer service through daily, continuous processes improvement to offer you with stress-free and efficient transportation.
Fast response
While others are already tired, we're just getting started! You can book our service in the afternoon and we'll immediately prepare everything for pickup of your shipment the following day. We prepare for customs clearance immediately after the overseas departure, giving us plenty of time to resolve any potential issues and avoid delays.
Total price
With Cargona, there are no hidden fees or unexpected costs. You also don't pay any commission on import duties, which can range from 2-5%. You receive the total price and always know exactly what to expect, with no nasty surprises. Our prices are clearly structured allowing you to plan your shipments reliably. With CARGONA, you're always on the safe side.