Demand for rail imports from China has grown in recent years, particularly in Italy, due to the widespread increase in sea freight costs, with skyrocketing container freight rates. For this reason, since 2021, Sogedim has offered a more affordable alternative rail import service from China, called Dragon Service. The import service was then expanded to Dragon Service in 2024, adding exports by rail from Italy to China.
DRAGON SERVICE: technical characteristics
A transit time of 18-20 days from the terminals in Chengdu, Chongqing, Xian e Zhengzhou to our terminal in Mesero [MI] and the availability of containers with GPS tracking devices will ensure rapidity and maximum traceability of the shipments.
A dedicated staff will monitor the shipments at every stage of transport, from collection to delivery to your warehouse.
DEPARTURES – IMPORT CHINA TRAIN
Cut off: Monday for departure on Sunday.
T/T: 15-18 days.
Weekly departures for groupage (LCL) by train.
Tailor-made solutions for all types of goods, except ADR and temperature controlled.
For your import from China request now DRAGON SERVICE from Sogedim
If you are a company used to trading goods with China, you have probably received a proposal for rail transport from Chinese suppliers. You will probably be concerned about the expected timeframe, which is generally very extended.
With Sogedim, you are guaranteed a winning transport experience by relying on a leading freight forwarder in Italy and worldwide! Choose a functional and secure service.
Rail freight: sustainable transport by rail
The future is becoming intermodal with regard to the green transition in transport. Of all the types of freight transport, rail is the most environmentally friendly mode for medium to long distances.
With only 44 grams of CO2 produced per km, the train beats both aircraft (140 grams of CO2 per km) and trucks (158 grams of CO2 per km). Most of our customers prefer to rail-ship because trains are cleaner and more economical than other means of transport such as lorries, planes, and ships.
As a certified freight forwarder, Sogedim operates on the overseas transport market to the highest standards.
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Sogedim operates in the overseas transport market to the highest standards as a certified freight forwarder.