China – Europe Transport
Sea, Rail & Air Freight
Complete logistics solutions for imports and exports on the China – Romania and main European ports route. From Shanghai to Constanța, Rotterdam or Hamburg.
Available transport modes
China – Europe & Return
Crystal Logistics Services offers complete and customized transport solutions between China and Europe, covering both import from China and export to China flows. We connect China's industrial centers with Romania and major European logistics hubs (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp).
Whether you need full containers (FCL), groupage (LCL), perishable goods or special projects, our team configures the best solution, optimizing costs and transit times according to your priorities.
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TRANSPORT MODES
China – Europe Transport Solutions
Choose the optimal solution based on cargo type, urgency and budget. We offer free consultation to identify the best option, for both imports and exports.
Sea Freight 35–50 days
The most cost-effective solution for large volumes. We work with MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO for regular departures from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao and Tianjin ports.
Rail Freight 18–25 days
The ideal alternative between speed and cost on the New Silk Road. Trains cross China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus and Poland, reaching European hubs in 18-25 days.
Air Freight 5–10 days
The fastest solution for urgent shipments or high value-added goods. We work with major cargo airlines between China and European airports.
Served Ports and Terminals
We connect the main ports in China with the Port of Constanța and major maritime hubs in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, in both directions.
China Ports (Origin / Destination)
Port of Shanghai
The world's busiest container port. China's main export hub.
46.1 mil. TEU/yrPort of Ningbo-Zhoushan
China's second largest port by volume. Specialized in oil, ore and chemicals.
36.3 mil. TEU/yrPort of Shenzhen
Major hub for the tech industry in Guangdong province. Direct connections to Europe.
29.3 mil. TEU/yrPort of Guangzhou
World's 5th largest container port. High diversity: automotive, petrochemicals, consumer goods.
24.6 mil. TEU/yrPort of Qingdao
On the Shandong Peninsula, with important connections to Northeast Asia and Europe.
23.7 mil. TEU/yrPort of Tianjin
The maritime gateway to Beijing and northern China. Located in Bohai Bay.
21 mil. TEU/yrEurope Ports (Destination / Origin)
Port of Constanța, Romania
Romania's main maritime gateway and the Black Sea. 4th port in Europe by area. Strategic hub for Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
66 mil. tons/yrPort of Rotterdam, Netherlands
Europe's largest port. Main hub for Western Europe. Transit 26-33 days from China.
15.3 mil. TEU/yrPort of Hamburg, Germany
Gateway for Germany and Central/Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic). Transit 28-35 days from China.
8.3 mil. TEU/yrPort of Antwerp, Belgium
Excellent rail and barge connections with France and Germany. Transit 28-35 days from China.
12.0 mil. TEU/yrPort of Felixstowe, UK
UK's main container port. Transit 25-32 days from China.
4.0 mil. TEU/yrPort of Valencia, Spain
Important hub in the Western Mediterranean. Transit 22-28 days from China (Mediterranean route).
5.7 mil. TEU/yrMain Maritime Route
China Ports
Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen
China Ports
Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen
Strait of Malacca
Indian Ocean
Strait of Malacca
Indian Ocean
Suez Canal
or Cape of Good Hope
Suez Canal
or Cape of Good Hope
Mediterranean Sea
Bosphorus Strait
Mediterranean Sea
Bosphorus Strait
Black Sea
Junction point
Black Sea
Junction point
China Ports
Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen
Strait of Malacca
Indian Ocean
Suez Canal
or Cape of Good Hope
Mediterranean Sea
Bosphorus Strait
Black Sea
Junction point
Split towards destination
Port of Constanța
Black Sea · Romania
Rotterdam / Hamburg
Northern Europe · Netherlands / Germany
Trans-Siberian Rail Routes
China-Europe freight trains cover ~12,200 km, with regular departures from the terminals of China's main industrial cities. Also available for exports from Europe.
Zhengzhou, China
Hamburg, Germany
18-20
days transit
Departures: Daily
Chongqing, China
Duisburg, Germany
18-20
days transit
Departures: Mon / Fri
Yiwu, China
Hamburg / Duisburg
18-22
days transit
Departures: Mon / Thu / Fri
Xi'an, China
Duisburg, Germany
20-25
days transit
Departures: Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat
Wuhan, China
Hamburg / Duisburg
20-23
days transit
Departures: Sat / Wed / Thu
Chengdu, China
Central Europe
20-25
days transit
Departures: Weekly
The New Silk Road
The trans-Siberian rail route crosses Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland and Hungary before reaching European hubs — ~12,200 km and 40-50% faster than sea freight.
Crystal Logistics Services manages the entire process: train space booking, customs formalities at border crossings, transhipment at gauge changes and final delivery. Available for imports and exports.
Transport Modes Comparison
Choose the right solution based on your priorities. Our team helps you identify the optimal option for each type of cargo, both for import and export.
| Criteria | Sea Freight | Rail Freight | Air Freight |
|---|---|---|---|
Transit time | 35–50 days | 18–25 days | 5–10 days |
Relative cost | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
Optimal volume | Large volumes (FCL/LCL) | Medium-large volumes | Small volumes, urgent |
Ideal for | Any type, incl. bulk, oversized | Electronics, textiles, automotive, consumer goods | High value, perishables, samples |
Direction | Import and Export | Import and Export | Import and Export |
Ecological impact | Low | Low | High |
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