Rail transport to and from China

Completely on track with our rail solution

The first-class (temperature-controlled) door-to-door intermodal rail transport and logistics solution to and from China (and vice versa). Train transport between China and the Netherlands has gained significant popularity in recent years. While air freight is faster, it is also more expensive. Sea freight is cheaper but often takes too long. The train transport modality between China and the Netherlands is not only sustainable but also offers numerous advantages over other modalities and can present new opportunities for you.

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Rail transport China: The New Silk Road

The New Silk Road, the largest infrastructure project ever, provides excellent connections between Europe and China, creating various logistics opportunities for your supply chain. And of course KLG Europe, a full-service logistics provider, has not let this pass it by. KLG Europe is your reliable logistics partner for rail transport between China and the Netherlands. In addition to rail transport, KLG Europe also offers other options for exporting to and from China!

Container transport by rail to and from China is gaining more and more ground, and for good reason. Transit times are significantly shorter than sea freight; goods from China reach Europe in an average of 18 days. The costs are also lower than air freight. In various logistics challenges, container transport by rail is the ideal solution for moving goods to and from China.

Continuous development and implementation are central to fully meeting our customers' needs. In addition to these unique services, we also offer LCL (less than container load) transport options. We are a partner for a sustainable, reliable, and safe intermodal solution (door-to-door). KLG Europe is your logistics partner for the future!

The right equipment

The right material is essential for intercontinental rail transport. Any container size can be used for rail transport. Complete unburdening of rail transport starts with the container. KLG Europe has its own containers, but it is also possible to use your own containers or those owned by the sender. The container solution we provide will perfectly match your needs and will always be fully inspected, in compliance with the appropriate certifications and regulations, taking into account the laws and regulations regarding the goods being transported.

The cooperation with our Unit45 makes it possible to offer not only standard containers but also other solutions. Such as containers for the transport of perishable goods, automotive products, machinery, finished goods, medical supplies, etc.

1300 Number of employees

17 Number of branches

300 Own trucks

1.350.000 Shipments per year

Our own containers

We have our own fleet of conditioned, modified containers that are fully adapted to the conditions encountered along the New Silk Road rail route. This knowledge ensures continuity, but reliability is guaranteed through high-quality equipment and the service provided by KLG Europe.

Standard containers:

20 ft standard container
20 ft high cube container
40 ft standard container
40 ft high cube container
45 ft high cube container
45 ft high cube pallet wide container

Temperature controlled containers:

40 ft reefer/ temperature controlled container
40 ft high cube reefer/ temperature controlled container
45 ft high cube reefer/ temperature controlled container

The reefer containers are optimally designed with sustainability in mind. The containers consume fossil-free fuel, which was previously not possible due to the sticky nature of this type of fuel. Additionally, the fuel is often exposed to extreme temperatures (-40 to +40 degrees Celsius) during transport via the New Silk Road.

24/7 monitoring

In Europe, we have several own branches and bonded warehouses. With a presence in almost every European country, we can easily arrange pre- and post-transport for you. An additional advantage is that we are in direct contact with operators along various routes. This allows us not only to act quickly but also to scale capacity. KLG Europe places great value on control and transparency, which is why we have deliberately chosen to fully monitor transport through our control tower, ensuring optimal service levels. KLG Europe, through its 24/7 control tower, can share and monitor real-time information, providing full transparency.

History of KLG Europe

KLG Europe offers this rail connection in collaboration with New Silk Way Logistics, a partnership between two logistics companies, including KLG Europe. In 2016, we joined forces with the motto: "Sharing is multiplying."

In 2016, we already saw a high demand for container transport by rail towards China. At that time, there was a growing surplus of empty containers in Europe. There was an imbalance in rail transport, as it primarily flowed westward. This presented a unique opportunity to better utilize the containers that needed to return to China anyway, filling this gap in the market.