What is China-Europe Land Transport

Core Concepts

  • Transport mode: Door-to-door FTL road transport, both directions
  • Exit ports: Alashankou, Khorgos, Baketu
  • Trunk route: Kazakhstan–Russia–Belarus
  • Coverage: Germany, France, Italy, Spain and more
  • Full visibility: Vehicle positioning and milestone status fully traceable

Transit Time

Port to door, exit port — Europe destination
European Russia7–13 days
Eastern EU13–19 days
Central & Western EU (excl. the British Isles)18–24 days
Southern / Northern Europe21–26 days

Suitable Cargo

  • New energy: Auto parts, power batteries, energy-storage and PV modules
  • Industrial equipment: Machinery, moulds and engineering supplies
  • Special cargo: Dangerous goods and out-of-gauge items
  • Electronics: Components, instruments and home appliances

Restricted Cargo Check

Items subject to EU / Russia transit control must be verified in advance

  • Transit-controlled items are verified case by case before carriage
  • Verification material: cargo name, HS code and end use

Trade Terms Lookup

Seven rules apply to road transport. Select one to see the split

DAPDelivered At Place

The seller delivers at the agreed place, not unloaded; clearance, duty and VAT fall on the buyer.The buyer needs an EU EORI number and clearance capability, or the goods sit at the border.

Export clearance
Seller
Main carriage
Seller
Insurance
Optional
Import clearance
Buyer
Duty and VAT
Buyer
Unloading
Buyer
Risk transfers
When the goods are ready for unloading on the arriving vehicle at the destination

Compiled from Incoterms 2020 as a selection guide. Responsibilities follow the contract of sale.

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