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Rail freight

Intermodal rail between ports and inland hubs: cheaper than road, and up to 75% lower emissions.

  • Transit3–18 days
  • CO₂ vs road−75%
  • Ramps64

Overview

Rail is the quiet workhorse of our network. Containers move from port to inland terminals on scheduled trains, then travel the last miles by truck.

On long domestic lanes it is typically 15–30% cheaper than trucking, with a fraction of the emissions.

Why ship with us

Lower emissions

Up to 75% less CO₂ than road

Lower cost

15–30% cheaper on long lanes

Scheduled trains

Fixed weekly departures

Heavy loads

No road weight limits

Included as standard

  • Port-to-ramp and door-to-door
  • Drayage at both ends
  • Chassis provision
  • Emissions report per shipment
  • Transload services
  • Rail-car tracking

Common questions

On long lanes it adds one to three days, which many shippers accept for the savings.

Yes, with weekly departures from Xi’an and Chongqing to Duisburg, around 18 days.

Most classes, subject to the railway’s rules. Ask our DG team.

Service details

Equipment
20', 40', 53' containers
Coverage
North America and China–Europe land bridge
Departures
Daily on main corridors
Reporting
CO₂ per container
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