Looking for shipping containers for sale, container parts, or iso tank parts with timely, cost-effective transport from China to Europe? The rapid development of China-Europe freight trains has become a game-changer amid global shipping congestion and sky-high ocean rates. CIMC Equilink leverages this efficient railway network to deliver reliable container solutions to European markets.  

Why China-Europe Trains Outshine Ocean Shipping

In recent years, global supply chains have faced immense pressure—ocean shipping for a 40ft high cube (40’HC) container has soared to around $20,000, with vessel space and containers in short supply. China-Europe trains offer a critical alternative, with unbeatable advantages:  

• Faster Transit: Takes only 1/3 of the time of ocean shipping (e.g., China to Germany).  

• Cost-Effective: Slightly higher than ocean freight but far more economical than air transport.  

• Weather-Resilient: Less affected by extreme weather compared to sea routes.  

• Wide Coverage: Connects China to 20+ European countries and 90+ cities, acting as a “logistics belt” for cross-continental trade.  

Key Details of China-Europe Train Operations

1. Container Quantity & Transfer Requirements

• Maximum 41 containers per train: Optimized for multi-country transfers (e.g., China → Kazakhstan → CIS countries → Poland → Germany) and adaptability to sharp turns on diverse routes.  

2. Impressive Growth & Network Expansion (Data from NDRC)

• 2020 Milestones: Bucked COVID-19 trends with 12,406 train trips (up 50% year-on-year, 7.3x 2016 volumes).  

• Monthly Performance: 8 months of over 1,000 monthly trips in 2020, with 10 consecutive months of double-digit growth.  

• Geographic Reach: Served 92 cities in 21 European countries (37 more than 2019, +67%), with 80 railway container return points across 16 countries.  

• Special Lines & Hubs: 73 dedicated lines (6 more than 2019); Xi’an, Chongqing, and Chengdu account for 58% of national trips (over 2,000 each annually), shifting from “point-to-point” to “hub-to-hub” operations.  

3. Contribution to Global COVID-19 Response

China-Europe trains played a vital role in epidemic prevention:  

• Transported 1.135 million TEUs of cargo in 2020, including 9.39 million pieces (76,000 tons) of anti-epidemic supplies to Italy, Germany, Spain, and other European nations.  

• Special “epidemic prevention supply trains” from Xi’an, Yiwu, Wuhan, etc., earned international praise.  

CIMC Equilink: Container Solutions for China-Europe Train Transport

European customers (e.g., in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria) with strict timeliness requirements have begun using China-Europe trains to transport our container parts. We offer a comprehensive product range to support your logistics needs:  

• Container Parts: Dry container parts, reefer container parts, iso tank parts.  

• Shipping Containers for Sale: Reliable containers compatible with railway transport standards.  

Whether you need parts for container maintenance or new shipping containers, our products are optimized for the efficiency of China-Europe trains—ensuring timely delivery and stable quality.  

Get Your Container Solutions & Transport Support Today

If you’re looking for container parts, iso tank parts, or shipping containers for sale from China, or need advice on container declaration and China-Europe train transport, contact us:  

• Email: info.equilink@cimc.com

• Submit a quick quote for personalized support.  

CIMC Equilink helps you tap into the efficiency of China-Europe freight trains—your trusted partner for cross-continental container logistics.  

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