Rail Freight

Polish Forwarding Company holds a specialism in rail freight on the Europe-China-Europe corridor of the New Silk Road. The fleet covers over 100 dedicated containers, and regular LCL services run from the main terminals in China. The service includes full-scope FCL and LCL handling, consolidation, customs clearance and door-to-door delivery with intermodal transport.

Rail freight between Europe and Asia is one of the most dynamic and competitive transport modes today. Polish Forwarding Company has been an active and recognised player on the New Silk Road for years, providing fast, cost-effective and reliable rail freight to and from China in FCL and LCL formats.

Strong presence in Asian markets, tangible operational advantages:

• Dedicated fleet of over 100 own containers, providing independence, priority slots on trains and stronger operational control.
• Regular LCL services from China, weekly departures from terminals in Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing and Yiwu.
• In-house consolidation in China and Poland, efficient handling of smaller shipments with short transit times.
• Full-scope door-to-door service, with full integration of rail with road and warehousing.
• Customs control, warehousing and transhipment, facilities in Gdansk and Warsaw support cross-docking and distribution across the EU.
• Monitoring and online documentation, with full visibility and shipment tracking at every stage of the route.

Why rail freight from China?

• Delivery time 12 to 18 days, significantly faster than sea freight.
• Lower cost than air freight, an optimal balance between cost and time.
• Stable schedules, services available regardless of the season.
• Capability for diverse cargo types, from electronics and components to textiles and FMCG.

New Silk Road, key trade lanes:

• Export from Europe to China, available also in LCL with consolidation in Poland.
• Import from China and Southeast Asia to the EU, with full customs handling and domestic distribution.
• Coverage of transit countries, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Belarus (subject to applicable regulations).

A strong operational position and proven experience make Polish Forwarding Company a first-choice partner for businesses looking for a tested, fast and secure alternative to sea and air freight.