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Reliably. Environmentally. Efficiently. Modern rail transport solutions for your shipments across Europe. Safely, sustainably, and on time.

Wide range of transport options

Cross-border connections throughout Europe

Real-time shipment tracking

Transport worldwide

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Types of shipments and services in rail transport.

Rail transport can handle shipments that other modes cannot. From bulk raw materials to intermodal chains across all of Eurasia.

FCL — Full Container Load

Exclusive use of a 20" or 40" container. Ideal for larger shipments over approximately 15 m³ or 10 tons. Direct transport without transshipment of goods.

20" Container
40" Container
High Cube

LCL — Less than Container Load

A shared container for smaller shipments — you only pay for your volume. Ideal for shipments 1–15 m³ where FCL is not cost-effective. Regular consolidations.

Consolidation
Shared Container
1–15 m³

Intermodal Transport

A combination of rail transport with road or sea for door-to-door delivery. Route and cost optimization for each shipment individually.

Rail + Road
Rail + Sea
Door-to-door

Project logistics

Oversized or heavy cargo, where rail is the safest and most predictable choice. Machinery, industrial equipment, parts of production lines.

Oversized cargo
Heavy lift
Flat wagon

Bulk and loose materials

Coal, ores, grain, timber, aggregates — rail transport is ideal for shipping large volumes of bulk raw materials. An economical solution for industrial shipments.

Raw materials
Industry
High volumes

New Silk Road

Connecting China with Europe as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Stable, subsidized lines with guaranteed departures. A strategic alternative for Eurasian trade.

Belt and Road
China–EU
Xi'an / Chengdu

Rail freight forwarding
without compromise

Poolside Logistics collaborates with verified railway operators on China–Europe routes. We have local partners at Chinese departure terminals and European arrival stations.

We understand the specifics of the route — transshipment at the Kazakh border, navigating various customs regimes, and managing route risks. You focus on your business, we handle the shipment.

A verified network of partners in China and Europe

We collaborate with operators in Xi'an, Chengdu, and at arrival terminals. No last-minute surprises.

Customs specialists for shipments from China

Importing from China has its specifics — dumping, anti-dumping duties, CE certification. Our customs specialists know it by heart.

Plan B always ready

Closures, delays, alternative routes — we have backup plans for every situation. Your shipment will arrive.

Dedicated specialist for your shipment

A single point of contact from dispatch to delivery. You always know who to call — and you'll get an answer, not an autoresponder.

Rail freight, as ‍you've never experienced it before.

Rail transport from China is often shrouded in uncertainty — border delays, non-transparent pricing, paper documents arriving by fax. With us, it works differently.

You can see the entire process online, from loading to delivery. No guesswork, no waiting for emails. Rail transport alone isn't enough — goods first need to get to the train and then from the train onwards. That's why every shipment can seamlessly connect with road, sea, or other types of transport, depending on what the client truly needs. We can arrange the entire multimodal chain — from manufacturer, by train, to final destination delivery — all under one roof.

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Online shipment booking in minutes

Just enter the shipment parameters, and our system will calculate an estimated price and delivery time.

2

GPS tracking along the entire route

You know exactly where the train is — in Kazakhstan, at a Polish terminal, or just before Česká Třebová. Always an up-to-date location.

3

Digital documents, instantly

CMR, customs declaration, packing list, COO — all in a digital archive. No lost papers. 24/7 access.

4

Proactive communication

We don't wait for you to ask. Automatic notifications for every key event — departure, transshipment, arrival, customs.

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Hassle-free onward transport

The train is just one part of the journey. A truck from the supplier to the terminal, a train across Eurasia, a truck from the terminal to you — we coordinate the entire chain. One contact, one process.

Rail transport from China to the Czech Republic — everything you need to know.

Rail transport along the New Silk Road (Belt and Road Initiative) has become a key trade corridor between China and Europe. Regular train services from Chinese cities such as Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, or Yiwu head to major European terminals — in the Czech Republic, primarily to the Česká Třebová station.

A transit time of 18–20 days is approximately twice as fast as sea freight (30–45 days) while being significantly cheaper than air freight.

What goods are suitable for rail transport?

Consumer electronics and industrial components from China

Textiles, footwear, and fashion goods from Asian manufacturers

Furniture, home accessories, and building materials

Machinery and industrial equipment

Raw materials — coal, ores, wood, agricultural products

High-volume e-commerce shipments from Asia

Oversized cargo (project logistics)

Goods unsuitable for air transport

Train shipments.
Online overview.
All in one place.

Track train positions in real-time, submit shipments, and manage customs documentation — all through one Poolside app.

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