SeaRail

Our fast and reliable logistics solution between China and Europe

SeaRail combines short transit times with the cost benefits of sea freight

Use our combined road, ship and rail product to transport your goods from anywhere in China to any European country within 30 days. Your goods travel by ship from the port of Da Chan Bay (Shenzhen) in China to the port of Koper in just 19 days. From Koper, we offer onward transport within Europe by rail or road. The result is a unique full-service product from DB Cargo Full Load Solutions.

The fastest and safest route for your goods

Due to the blockade of the Red Sea, our transit times are currently extended by 16 days in both directions.

1. Transport ex plant to Da Chan Bay

We arrange transport of your goods by lorry to the port in Da Chan Bay (Shenzhen).

2. By ship from Da Chan Bay to Koper

We offer regular ship departures every second Saturday from the port in Da Chan Bay. Seagoing vessels reach Koper in just 19 days.

3. By train/lorry from Koper to your destination

We pick up the goods from Koper and transport them by rail or road to your destination in Europe.

Risk-free and reliable

Fixed-schedule departures and seamless processing ensure that your goods are delivered safely. Major advantages and greater security compared with the classic northern rail route given the current geopolitical situation.

Fast

Journey times up to two weeks shorter than with conventional liner services. Short port-to-port transit time of just 19 days from Da Chan Bay to Koper. That makes this combined solution just as fast as rail-only transport.

Cost-effective

The different modes of transport work together to optimise costs in your supply chain. The combination of ship, rail and road is considerably cheaper than air freight.

The SeaRail express connection at a glance

A sea freight solution that avoids transport via Russia
Sea freight express (departing fortnightly), using smaller ships to directly connect three Chinese ports (Da Chan Bay, Ningbo and Qingdao) with three ports across Europe (Koper, Barcelona and Rotterdam), achieving over 93% punctuality
Single point of contact at DB Cargo FLS
Transport of your goods from the factory to the port in Da Chan Bay, acceptance and loading on the express container ship
THC/CFS handling
Pre- and onward carriage by rail and road
Receipt of goods in Koper, loading and transport to the final destination
Bespoke and standardised transport in both directions for full containers, less-than-container loads, consolidated loads and project cargo
Comprehensive additional services: refrigerated containers, GPS support and customs transit; special containers on request
Dangerous goods also permitted
Short journey times and a good carbon footprint

Conditions for LCL