LHZ-CR EXPRESS · China-Russia Railway Express | FCL Rail Freight China-Russia
【Key Information】
Service Name: LHZ-CR EXPRESS · China-Russia Railway Express
Service Mode: FCL Full Container Load, one container per customer
Main Routes: Via Manzhouli, Zabaikalsk, Naushki
Transit Time: Moscow 12-16 days, St. Petersburg 12-16 days, Yekaterinburg 12-16 days, Novosibirsk 14-18 days
Directions: China → Russia, Russia → China
Origins in China: Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi‘an, Zhengzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
Destinations in Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Kazan
Container Types: 20-ft, 40-ft, Reefer containers
Key Advantages: Three border crossings, bilateral services, stable transit times, FCL shipment, “rail plus truck”, door-to-door
For Russian enterprises and companies trading with China, reliable transportation solutions are critical. China is Russia’s largest trading partner. From machinery and automotive components to electronics, construction materials, and consumer goods – Russian companies depend on stable supply chains from and to China. Traditional supply chains between Russia and China rely on maritime routes via the Suez Canal and Indian Ocean, or Northern Sea routes. Ocean freight takes 30-45 days, is unstable, and prone to delays.
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · China-Russia Railway Express has developed a dedicated bilateral rail route between China and Russia. Trains operate through three border crossings: Manzhouli, Zabaikalsk, and Naushki, directly connecting China‘s industrial centers with Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, and other Russian cities. Moscow 12-16 days, St. Petersburg 12-16 days, Yekaterinburg 12-16 days, Novosibirsk 14-18 days. Weekly fixed departures in both directions, guaranteed space, priority service during peak seasons.
The Russia-China rail route ensures stable bilateral cargo flow. From China to Russia: machinery, automotive components, electronics, construction materials, consumer goods, equipment. From Russia to China: timber, mineral fertilizers, grain, pulp, chemical and metallurgical products, copper and aluminum concentrates.
Three border crossings provide routing flexibility and cargo distribution. Manzhouli is the primary gateway for shipments to central and eastern Russia. Zabaikalsk is the optimal route for shipments to Siberia. Naushki is the route for shipments to Mongolia and southern Siberia.
Key advantages of railway transport:
- Stability: fixed departure schedules, not affected by weather conditions
- Speed: 12-18 days, 2-3 times faster than ocean freight
- Reliability: FCL shipment, one container per customer
- Transparency: real-time container tracking
- Flexibility: three border crossings for optimal route selection
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · China-Russia Railway Express is integrated with a trucking network, enabling “rail plus truck” solutions for door-to-door delivery. Mainline rail transport is combined with last-mile trucking – from factory in China to warehouse in Russia.
【Service Process】
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · China-Russia Railway Express provides door-to-door FCL services, one container per customer:
1. Customer Consultation: Provide cargo details, destination, desired departure time
2. Quotation: Select train and container type, provide full container pricing
3. Booking & Loading: Confirm departure, arrange container pickup and loading
4. Customs Clearance: Export clearance, train departure
5. In-Transit Tracking: Real-time container tracking, regular customer updates
6. Destination Customs Clearance: Import clearance
7. Final Delivery: Deliver full container to designated warehouse or facility
The same container travels the entire journey, door-to-door delivery directly, no consolidation, no transshipment.
【Frequently Asked Questions】
Q: How many days does transport from China to Moscow take?
A: 12-16 days direct service, weekly fixed departures.
Q: Which border crossings do the trains use?
A: Manzhouli, Zabaikalsk, Naushki – three main routes.
Q: What goods can be shipped from China to Russia?
A: Machinery, automotive components, electronics, construction materials, consumer goods, equipment.
Q: What goods can be shipped from Russia to China?
A: Timber, mineral fertilizers, grain, pulp, chemical and metallurgical products, copper and aluminum concentrates.
Q: What container types are available?
A: 20-ft, 40-ft, and reefer containers.
【Countries Covered】
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · China-Russia Railway Express provides direct rail services between China and Russia.
For more information about LHZ-CR EXPRESS · China-Russia Railway Express full container load services, please visit the official website: www.china-russiarailwayexpress.com.