Sea freight, quoted alongside rail
For heavy, non-urgent cargo, ocean freight remains the most economical mode. As a multimodal forwarder, WideSafe quotes ocean and rail together — so you see the real cost of each extra transit day before choosing. Our ocean desk covers:
- FCL from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin and other major ports worldwide.
- LCL consolidation to major base ports with weekly sailings.
- Sea-rail combined transport — ocean leg into a Chinese or regional port, then rail onward (for example into Central Asia and Russia), or rail to a gateway and ocean beyond.
- Port-to-door delivery with customs clearance at both ends.
Not sure whether to ship by rail or sea? Send us the route and cargo details — we reply with both options, transit times and rates in one quotation.
Frequently asked questions
When is ocean freight better than rail freight from China?
For heavy or non-urgent cargo where cost matters more than speed. Rail is roughly twice as fast on China–Eurasia lanes but costs more; we quote both modes so you can compare directly.
What is sea-rail combined transport?
A single booking that combines an ocean leg with a rail leg — for example ocean to a Chinese port, then rail into Central Asia or Russia. It reaches markets that ocean freight alone cannot.