Are you looking for a solution for transporting goods from Asia? Do you want to optimize the transport of cargo in the Asia-Europe-Asia route in terms of price, delivery time or carbon footprint? Symlogyou will see that import from Asian countries can be fast, profitable and safe. Check how rail transport can increase the competitiveness of your company in the import of all types of cargo from China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan or Georgia. We also carry out rail transport of goods in the multimodal formula from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea or Vietnam.
Our company specializes in rail transport carried out as part of the New Silk Road. We provide comprehensive rail freight transport services in import and export. We adapt cargo transport to your individual needs. You decide which factors are most important to you - delivery time, price, route or ecology.
Organizing rail freight forwarding is our specialty. This is where we began our business. Today, we are a company recognized in the freight forwarding market as an expert in rail transport, especially in the transport of goods from China.
Freight forwarding company Symlog offers services that connect Europe with Asia. This solution can successfully be an element multimodal transport.
We present the latest rates for rail container transport from China to Poland. Data comes from real transactions and is updated monthly.
Rail transport via New Silk Road offers stable prices with significantly shorter delivery times than sea freight. The current downward price trend presents a good opportunity for importers.
Rail Transport Price Trends 40'HC - New Silk Road
| Month | China Terminal | 40'HC Railway | 40' Sea (→ Gdansk/Gdynia) | 20' Sea (→ Gdansk/Gdynia) | trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shanghai → Małaszewicze | $6,440 | $1,750 | $1,160 | 📉 -0.9% |
| Sep 2025 | Ningbo → Malaszewicze | $6,390 | $1,750 | $1,160 | 📉 -1.4% |
| Sep 2025 | Shenzhen → Malaszewicze | $6,380 | $1,750 | $1,160 | 📉 -1.1% |
| August 2025 | Shanghai → Małaszewicze | $6,500 | $2,200 | $1,450 | 📉 -0.6% |
| August 2025 | Ningbo → Malaszewicze | $6,480 | $2,200 | $1,450 | 📉 -0.3% |
| August 2025 | Shenzhen → Malaszewicze | $6,450 | $2,200 | $1,450 | 📉 -1.1% |
| Jul 2025 | Shanghai → Małaszewicze | $6,540 | $3,380 | $2,350 | 📊 0.0% |
| Jul 2025 | Ningbo → Malaszewicze | $6,500 | $3,380 | $2,350 | 📉 -0.6% |
| Jul 2025 | Shenzhen → Malaszewicze | $6,520 | $3,380 | $2,350 | 📉 -0.5% |
| Jun 2025 | Shanghai → Małaszewicze | $6,540 | $2,975 | $1,925 | 📈 +9.5% |
| Jun 2025 | Ningbo → Malaszewicze | $6,540 | $2,975 | $1,925 | 📈 +9.9% |
| Jun 2025 | Shenzhen → Malaszewicze | $6,550 | $2,975 | $1,925 | 📈 +12.7% |
Methodology and conditions of the presented sea and rail transport rates
Shipping prices from China based on internal observations Symlog Ltd.
The rates are from real offers and completed transports on the China-Poland routes.
Update: monthly | 15 years of experience in the industry.
The largest database of sea and rail transport prices from China in Poland.
Maritime transport: FOB Port-Port, containers 20'/40'
China (Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen) → Gdansk/Gdynia
Railway transport: FOB Terminal-Terminal, 40'HC
New Silk Road → Małaszewicze
The prices presented are informative nature.
Actual rates may vary depending on cargo specifics and conditions.
For current estimates of sea and rail transport please contact us.
Rail freight forwarding is useful when transporting goods from European countries to places in the Far East: Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
One of our flagship services is rail freight forwarding, connecting our European terminals with hubs in China. Rail freight transport within the New Silk Road is constantly being improved, which is why it allows for the transport of a large amount of goods in a relatively short time. Moreover, rail transport is very attractive in terms of delivery time compared to sea transport - it is 2 or even 3 times shorter.
Rail transport is an excellent solution for transporting large quantities of goods between distant countries. An additional advantage of this form of transport is the fact that it is not dependent on the degree of urbanization of the area (e.g. the presence of paved roads).
As one of the main rail carriers on routes from China to Poland and Europe, we can offer very attractive pricing conditions rail freight even for complex deliveries. This is all thanks to direct contracts with rail carriers, complete independence in carrier selection, and a professional approach to international forwarding.
The rail transports we organise are always optimised in an appropriate manner – both in terms of duration and all costs.
Rail transport on the China-Poland route enables transit We can handle both large quantities of goods and smaller batches thanks to flexible solutions that adapt to our customers' cargo needs. That's why we offer a variety of logistics solutions that adapt to the requirements of large, medium, and small businesses. Within rail transport, we offer comprehensive transport services, including full container loads, groupage, and block trains.
This is one of the most popular forms of rail freight transport from China to Poland. In the FCL model, the entire container is rented and loaded by a single shipper, meaning no cargo space is shared with other shipments. This solution allows importers to gain maximum control over their cargo, minimize the risk of damage, and eliminate the need for reloading goods during transport. Standard for this type of transport are 40-foot HC containers, which provide high capacity and flexibility in logistics planning.
This solution is for smaller importers or companies that don't have a full cargo container. In this rail freight model, smaller shipments are consolidated with cargo from other shippers into a single container, reducing unit transport costs and efficiently utilizing cargo space.
This is an ideal solution for transporting very large quantities of goods. Block trains mean that the entire train is used exclusively for cargo from a single customer or for consolidation from multiple shippers, but as a single transport unit. Rail transport of block train containers is particularly beneficial for corporate logistics projects, large-scale industrial production, or regular delivery cycles. Furthermore, it is one of the most efficient ways to transport large volumes of goods from point A to point B on the China-Poland route, automatically combining the advantages of multimodal transport with bulk logistics.
We know perfectly well that both purely transport and forwarding services must be carried out with the greatest care for all organizational details. At the same time, we realize that in this case the most beneficial are the so-called comprehensive services, consisting of all the activities necessary to perform.
Rail is the only "green" means of container transport. In an era of searching for solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, rail transport is the best alternative for long-distance transport. Optimizing the supply chain for CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions is increasingly becoming a benchmark for companies focused on growth and increasing their competitiveness. SYMLOG will also help your company organize and manage its supply chain to minimize its carbon footprint. With us, you'll be at the forefront of environmentally friendly companies!
For this reason, we approach the transport of goods from China or other countries of the Far East using express freight trains individually, proposing solutions that best suit the expectations of our customers.
We are not afraid of challenges, we never focus on intermediate or provisional solutions. We always provide ordered services in such a way that they meet even the strictest requirements of our clients. No matter what kind of goods they want to transport.
This is not only related to the professional organization of rail transport of goods, but also to the selection of the best means of transport. They are adapted both in terms of dimensions or capacity, as well as the conditions prevailing inside. Thanks to this, it is possible, for example, to transport goods by rail that must remain at a low temperature. More information about the means we use rolling stock.
Our offer includes, among others:
Rail freight from China to Poland takes an average of 12 to 18 days. Transit time depends on the route, handling at transshipment terminals, and customs clearance. This solution is significantly faster than sea container transport, and at the same time cheaper than air Transport, which is why it is very popular among importers.
Rail transport is undoubtedly considered safe and stable. Containers are sealed, transported in a multimodal system, and rarely reloaded en route, minimizing the risk of damage or loss of goods. Furthermore, rail routes from China to Europe are characterized by reliability and safety—they are well-developed and operated by specialized operators.
Rail from China to Poland is most often chosen for transporting electronics, car parts, machinery, textiles, industrial goods, and medium- and high-value goods that require faster delivery than sea freight but do not justify the use of air transport.
The cost of rail freight depends on many factors, such as the type of container, the weight and volume of the cargo, the route, and the current market situation. On average, it is 30–50% more expensive than sea freight, but at the same time, it offers significantly lower costs than air freight, making it an optimal solution combining relatively low transportation costs with short delivery times.
Rail transport is significantly faster than sea freight, which typically takes 30 to 45 days. Rail cuts delivery times by up to half, allowing companies to respond more quickly to market needs and reduce the tying up of capital in goods.
Trains most often depart from large logistics centers in China, such as Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, as well as Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Zhengzhou, and in Poland they arrive at terminals in Małaszewicze, Warsaw, Łódź, Poznań, and Sławków, among others. Małaszewicze is a key rail hub on the EU border.
We typically offer our clients full customs clearance services for rail freight from China, including exports in China and imports in Poland or another EU country. Upon request, we also provide comprehensive door-to-door services, significantly simplifying the import process. We will arrange this for you. road transport cargo from the transshipment terminal to the designated delivery location.
Our services include less-than-container-load (LCL) transport, full-container-load (FCL), and block train transport. With less-than-container-load (LCL) transport, we help transport smaller batches of goods in a single container shared with other shippers. This solution is cost-effective for smaller importers.
The main limitations include limited train capacity during peak season, possible border delays, and less flexibility than road transport. Nevertheless, for many companies, the time and cost advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Rail freight is an ideal solution when goods need to arrive faster than by sea, but air freight costs are prohibitive. It's also ideal for companies operating a just-in-time model and during seasonal sales peaks, as it allows for cost-optimization relative to transit time.
