Intermodal Logistics

Rail Freight Services

Reliable, cost-effective Eurasian overland rail networks connecting China, the UK, and Europe with reduced carbon emissions.

Eurasian overland intermodal rail freight container carriage
Strategic Middle-Ground

Accelerate Your Market Delivery Without Air Freight Costs.

When ocean transit is too slow to maintain your production schedule, but air freight costs threaten your margins, rail freight presents the optimal middle ground. By choosing overland rail corridors between China, the UK, and Europe, global supply chain operators achieve dependable lead times at a fraction of air transport expenditure.

  • Save up to 20+ days door-to-door compared to conventional maritime shipping.
  • Save 50%–70% in freight charges compared to commercial air cargo alternatives.
  • Significantly diminish your Scope 3 emissions profile through sustainable electric rail routes.
  • Expedited cross-border inspection and customs documentation along bilateral rail passages.
Service Scope

Comprehensive Intermodal Rail Solutions

Engineered to handle dense manufacturing parts, retail inventories, automotive components, and general industrial merchandise.

FCL (Full Container Load)

Dedicated 40ft High Cube containers secured at origin terminals with direct point-to-point rail carriage, ideal for substantial manufacturing batches and regular wholesale supply.

LCL (Less than Container Load)

Cost-effective consolidation services allowing agile importers to ship smaller parcel and pallet consignments on fixed, regular weekly departures without waiting to fill a complete container.

Express Border Customs

Dedicated customs declarations managed by in-house licensed brokers to guarantee compliance and frictionless transfers across border interchange stations including Dostyk, Brest, and Małaszewicze.

Indicative Transit Schedules

Key Rail Corridors & Port-to-Hub Timelines

Weekly scheduled departures connecting China’s core industrial freight hubs directly to primary central European and British receiving points.

12Days

Chengdu to Warsaw

Fast direct terminal transfer

13Days

Hefei to Warsaw

Optimised central corridor

13Days

Xi'an to Warsaw

High-frequency departures

15Days

Wuhan to Warsaw

Direct weekly consolidation

16Days

Xi'an to Prague

Central European distribution

16Days

Xi'an to Budapest

Southeast Europe gateway

16Days

Chengdu to Tilburg / Rotterdam

Direct Benelux link

16Days

Xiamen to Warsaw

Southeastern coastal departure

17Days

Hefei to Helsinki

Nordic connecting route

18Days

Hefei to Hamburg

Northern Germany connection

18Days

Hefei to Duisburg

Key European rail terminal

18Days

Wuhan to Hamburg

Scheduled industrial freight

18Days

Changsha to Minsk

Eastern Europe direct service

18Days

Xiamen to Hamburg

Maritime alternative lane

19Days

Hefei to Rotterdam via Duisburg

Integrated intermodal drayage

21Days

Wuhan to London Terminal

Door-to-door UK intermodal

Liam Launders, Senior Rail Freight Specialist at WTA Group
Specialist Support

Tailored Guidance from Rail Freight Experts

International rail logistics across the Eurasian land bridge requires attentive coordination of gauge changes, temperature variations, and border handovers. Our trade lane directors ensure your cargo benefits from verified routing, proactive space guarantees, and end-to-end visibility.

Over 10 Years Industry Experience Cross-Border Compliance Dedicated Trade Account Manager

Plan Your Intermodal Export Strategy with Confidence.

WTA. Here for the journey. Partner with our rail freight engineering team to evaluate your routes, compare transit alternatives, and secure dependable allocations.