Container transportation by rail — domestic and international routes. Our own container trains on a stable schedule. A direct contract with China Railway. Four transport corridors: via Zabaykalsk, Naushki, Dostyk and Mongolia. Our own flatcars — 2 000+ units. A single container along the entire route — with no cargo transloading.
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2 000+
own flatcars
4
transport corridors instead of dependence on a single route
Rail transportation is a balance between the cost of sea delivery and the speed of air freight. For imports from China, rail means 14–20 days to Moscow versus 30–45 days by sea via western ports. For domestic routes — a stable schedule and independence from weather conditions.
Our own container trains run on a fixed schedule. This means the delivery time is not a rough 'approximately' estimate, but a commitment to a specific train. If one train is delayed, we promptly transfer the container to another. Schedule control is ours, not someone else's.
Routes via Zabaykalsk, Naushki, Dostyk and Mongolia. If one corridor is congested or closed — we switch to an alternative. This protects the supply chain from disruptions. Most carriers operate on a single route — we offer four.
A direct contract with China Railway — no intermediaries. This means priority in scheduling, early access to timetables and the ability to resolve issues promptly. For the client — predictable transit times and no hidden markups.
The container is loaded in the country of origin and travels to the destination station without transloading. The cargo never leaves the container along the entire route. This eliminates transloading damage and cargo loss, and cuts handling time.
Rail transportation suits a wide range of cargo. Below are the main categories with ready-made logistics solutions.
| Category | Product examples |
|---|---|
| Electronics and appliances | Smartphones, laptops, home appliances, components, server equipment |
| Clothing and textiles | Ready-to-wear clothing, fabrics, trims, footwear, accessories |
| Auto parts | Tires, wheels, body parts, engines, consumables |
| Furniture and interior | Case goods, upholstered furniture, decor, sanitary ware |
| Equipment and machinery | Industrial equipment, machine tools, spare parts, metal structures |
| Agricultural products | Grain, oilseeds, legumes — export and import |
| Construction materials | Rolled metal, finishing materials, sanitary ware, tools |
| Chemicals and plastics | Polymers, chemical raw materials, plastic, rubber |
Rail transportation is divided into domestic and international. The choice depends on the cargo route.
Container transportation by rail within Russia. Routes from Far East ports to Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk. From hubs in the European part — to the regions. A stable schedule of our own trains.
Domestic · stable schedule · 2 000+ flatcars
Container transportation from China to Russia via four corridors: Zabaykalsk, Naushki, Dostyk, Mongolia. A direct contract with China Railway. Offices in Shanghai and Chengdu — first mile in the country of origin. 14–20 days to Moscow.
International · 4 corridors · direct contract with China Railway
A sea leg to the port + rail to the destination station. Cost and transit time optimization. A single container along the entire route. A single responsible partner.
Multimodal · optimization · single service loop
Our rail transportation geography covers four transport corridors from China and the entire network of domestic routes.
The main China — Russia route. The Zabaykalsk — Manzhouli border crossing. A short path from factories in northern and central China to Moscow — 14–18 days. A direct contract with China Railway. Offices in Shanghai and Chengdu — first mile.
An alternative route via the Naushki — Sükhbaatar (Mongolia) border crossing. For cargo from central and southern China. Some sections pass through Kazakhstan in express mode. Reduces the load on Zabaykalsk.
A route via the Dostyk border crossing (Kazakhstan). For cargo from western China and Central Asia. Our own flatcars on the route. Passage through Kazakhstan in express mode.
Our own flatcars on the route through Mongolia. An alternative corridor to reduce the load on Zabaykalsk. Offices in China — first mile. Four corridors instead of dependence on a single route.
The numbers behind our rail transportation capacity.
2 000+
own flatcars
4
transport corridors
36 000+
owned containers
14–20
days from China to Moscow
2
offices in China — Shanghai and Chengdu
13
offices in 7 countries
A stable schedule for our own trains. The container never sits idle waiting for a flatcar — it is loaded and departs immediately. If one train is delayed, we promptly transfer the container to another. Schedule control is ours, not someone else's.
A direct contract with China Railway — no intermediaries. Priority in scheduling, early access to timetables, the ability to resolve issues promptly. For the client — predictable transit times and no hidden markups.
Routes via Zabaykalsk, Naushki, Dostyk and Mongolia. If one corridor is congested or closed — we switch to an alternative. This protects the supply chain from disruptions. Most carriers operate on a single route.
Offices in China — local native-speaking specialists. They arrange the first mile: factory pickup, document checks, warehouse consolidation, delivery to the departure station. This eliminates errors at the origin stage.
2 000+ own flatcars. This means we do not depend on third-party carriers. The container never sits idle waiting for a flatcar — it is loaded and departs immediately. Schedule control is ours.
Some sections of the route through Kazakhstan run in express mode. This cuts total delivery time and reduces the risk of delays at border crossings. Four corridors — four optimization options.
Rail transportation solves a variety of business challenges. Below are typical scenarios with ready-made logistics solutions.
A distributor imports electronics from China. A container train via Zabaykalsk — 14–18 days to Moscow. The Shanghai office arranges the first mile: factory pickup, document checks, consolidation. A single container — with no cargo transloading. Result: a predictable transit time and minimal delay risk.
An importer ships goods from China. Zabaykalsk is congested in peak season. We reroute via Naushki through Mongolia. Our own flatcars on the route. Express passage through Kazakhstan. Result: the cargo delivered on time without delay — thanks to four corridors instead of one.
The cargo arrived by sea in Vladivostok. At the Ussuriysk terminal — receiving and forming a container train to Moscow. A stable schedule. Our own flatcars. A single container — with no cargo transloading. Result: delivery from port to the consignee's warehouse within a single service loop.
You submit a request with your cargo parameters. The manager clarifies the details: departure station, destination station, container type, timing. We prepare a commercial proposal with a detailed breakdown of all costs.
For imports from China: our specialists in Shanghai or Chengdu arrange factory pickup, document checks, warehouse consolidation and delivery to the departure station. For domestic routes — container receiving at the terminal.
The container is loaded onto our own flatcar. A single container along the entire route — with no cargo transloading. The cargo does not leave the container until the destination station.
The container travels as part of a container train on a stable schedule. A direct contract with China Railway — priority in scheduling. You get online access to statuses: current station, ETA, border crossing status.
Our customs brokers prepare the declaration, calculate duties and VAT, and support cargo release. We shift the customs burden closer to the destination station — this adds extra working days.
The container arrives at the destination station. We arrange unloading and receiving. If needed — LCL deconsolidation.
We arrange the last mile — container delivery to the consignee's warehouse by truck. We hand over the full package of closing documents.
Rail transportation is more than delivery on rails. We take care of every stage: from the first mile in China to the last mile at the consignee's warehouse.
Full cycle: HS code classification, customs value calculation, declaration preparation, release support. We handle import duties, VAT, excises and currency control.
Container and cargo insurance for full value on every leg of the route. The policy covers damage, loss and delay risks.
Our own warehouses in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok. Container receiving, LCL deconsolidation, cross-docking. Further delivery to the consignee's warehouse.
| Method | Time | Cost | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail via Zabaykalsk | 14–18 days to Moscow | Medium | Urgent deliveries — with no sea leg |
| Sea via Vladivostok + rail | 7–12 + rail across Russia | Lower | Large batches — cost optimization |
| Trucking (express) | 12–15 days | Higher | Urgent deliveries of small batches |
We will prepare a comparative quote for your cargo — with specific transit times, budgets and risks for each option.
14–20 days depending on the corridor. Via Zabaykalsk — 14–18 days. Via Naushki and Mongolia — 16–20 days. Via Dostyk — 18–20 days. The exact time is stated in the commercial proposal after clarifying the cargo parameters and route.
