Return capacity on the busiest China–Europe lane
Westbound trains to Duisburg and Hamburg carry heavy export volume; eastbound capacity is more affordable and often faster to book. European industrial goods — automotive components, machinery, food and beverage, cosmetics, medical equipment — move back to China on the same corridors in 16–25 days station to station.
Routes
| Origin in Germany | Arrival in China | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Duisburg | Xi'an | Germany's main rail gateway for China trade |
| Hamburg | Zhengzhou | Northern German origins and ports |
Other German cities are served by trucking to Duisburg or Hamburg first. WideSafe arranges the whole European side: pickup, export declaration and terminal handling.
What is included
- German pickup — partner trucking network collecting from any address, including loading supervision.
- EU export declaration — export documents and terminal handling at Duisburg or Hamburg.
- Rail carriage — FCL on scheduled return block trains; LCL via consolidation where available.
- China import clearance — customs declaration, duty and VAT payment, inspection handling at arrival.
- Nationwide delivery — to your Chinese warehouse after clearance, or container pickup at the terminal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does rail freight from Germany to China take?
Typically 16–25 days station to station from Duisburg or Hamburg, depending on the train and border transit. Door-to-door adds German pickup and China last-mile delivery.
Which Chinese stations do trains from Germany arrive at?
Duisburg trains arrive at Xi'an and Hamburg trains at Zhengzhou; other Chinese destinations are served by onward domestic trucking or rail.
Do you handle Chinese import clearance?
Yes — customs declaration, duty and VAT payment, and inspection handling at the Chinese port of entry, then nationwide delivery to your warehouse.