Shipping Timeline & Cost Analysis: China-Europe Rail Freight Solution
For most clients, the balance between shipping speed and cost is critical. From the moment we hand goods to our freight forwarder, the total delivery time to European customers typically ranges between 28-32 days – this reflects the complete logistics cycle, not just the rail transit time to Poland.
Door-to-Door Shipping Process Breakdown
1. Preparation & Container Loading
Goods are submitted to our freight forwarder
Container loading completed within 1-2 business days
This foundational step ensures seamless downstream logistics
2. China Departure (Guangzhou/Shenzhen)
Containers transported to rail terminal after loading
Train departs within 1-3 days of container handoff
3. Transcontinental Rail Transit
Guangzhou → Poland: 15-19 days
Factors affecting timing:
✓ Rail schedules
✓ Border crossings
✓ Operational contingencies
4. German Customs Clearance
Goods transferred to Germany after Poland arrival
1-3 business days for:
✓ Documentation review
✓ Duty/tax processing
✓ Compliance inspections
5. Final Delivery via German Courier
Cleared goods transferred to logistics partner’s warehouse
2-5 business days for last-mile delivery
Includes parcel sorting & destination routing
Case Study: Shenzhen-Czech Republic Rail Route door to door
Logistics tracking number: BOXYY08560 / 1ZC51W066826563303
Time
2025-04-28 Customs clearance has been released, and the express has been delivered. Please pay attention to the express official website to extract the delivery information
Transfer information
2025-04-28 Express has been delivered DE Customs clearance has been released, and the express has been delivered. Please pay attention to the express official website to extract the delivery information
2025-04-24 The container has been picked up in Poland. The container is expected to arrive at the customs clearance point for customs clearance on April 25
2025-04-24 The container has been picked up in Poland. The container is expected to arrive at the customs clearance point for customs clearance on April 28 next Monday
2025-04-23 To be transferred Mala has unloaded the container, and the container is expected to be picked up on April 24
2025-04-22 Arrived at the station Mala has arrived at the station Mala, unloading the container
2025-04-20 Trunk transport Belarus has arrived in Belarus, and it is expected to arrive at the customs clearance point on April 28 Arrived at Mala on the 22nd
2025-04-17 Mainline transport has arrived in Russia, and is expected to arrive in Belarus on April 20
2025-04-15 Exited Kazakhstan, has changed tracks and departed, and is expected to arrive in Russia on April 18
2025-04-10 Arrived at the port of Alashankou, has arrived at the port, waiting for track change, and is expected to change tracks and depart on April 15
2025-04-04 Departed from Guangzhou, and is expected to arrive at the station on April 19
2025-04-04 Customs clearance Guangzhou customs clearance
2025-04-01 Loaded in Shenzhen, loaded in containers and headed to the departure place, and is expected to be on the 4.2nd train
Warehouse information
2025-04-01 15:42:55 Shipping
2025-03-31 20:06:04 Confirmed
2025-03-31 13:19:48 Received
2025-03-31 13:14:52 Receiving
Countries and regions covered by this transportation channel:
Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece