Freight forwarding to from China

We ensure smooth cross-border transportation of cargo to and from China. With proven expertise across EU, CIS, China and UAE corridors, we provide reliable transit times, temperature-controlled solutions, and full transparency throughout the journey

Geographical coverage

Our network connects the European Union with CIS countries, China, and the UAE, ensuring fast, safe, and efficient cargo transportation across key regions.

Cargo Transport Directions

CIS countries

Trailer types available for transit to or from China

STANDART FRIGO SEMITAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

22 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 m3

loading capacity

13.6 * 2,45 * 2.65 m

inner lenght, width and height

-25°C to 25°C

temperature control capabilities

WIDE FRIGO SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

22 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 m3

loading capacity

13.6 * 2,49 * 2.65 m

inner lenght, width and height

-25°C to 25°C

temperature control capabilities

STANDARD TAUTLINER SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

24 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 - 100 m3

loading capacity

13.62 * 2,48 * 2.7 m

inner lenght, width and height

TAPA lock +GPS

safety

MEGA TAUTLINER
SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

24 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 - 100 m3

loading capacity

13.62 * 2,48 * 3 m

inner lenght, width and height

TAPA lock +GPS

safety

COILMULDE SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

21 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 m3

loading capacity

13.6 * 2,45 * 2.65 m

inner lenght, width and height

7-9 m

mulde

Transportation Modes

Road freight

Fast, flexible, and reliable delivery solutions that keep your cargo moving on time, every time.

Sea freight

Smart, cost-efficient shipping for global trade, ideal for moving large volumes with confidence.

Railway

A sustainable and dependable way to transport goods efficiently across long inland routes

Air freight

When speed matters most, our air freight solutions deliver your cargo worldwide without delay.

Starling Logistics provides comprehensive freight forwarding to China, offering optimized transport solutions for both export and import flows. Whether you require full container loads, consolidated shipments, multimodal routing, rail freight via the Eurasian corridors, or temperature-controlled options, we deliver reliable transportation to China supported by strong operational partnerships and strategically positioned gateways across Europe and Central Asia.

Freight Forwarding to and From China

Import/export details, main corridors, custom clearance, price, schedule

Why Chinese Markets Matter

China is one of the world’s most important manufacturing and commercial centers, anchoring global supply chains across nearly every industry. Companies depend on predictable freight forwarding to Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Beijing and other major Chinese hubs for electronics, machinery, automotive components, textiles, chemicals, medical goods and consumer products. Through well-established European and Eurasian corridors, we ensure seamless transportation to China and enable efficient, continuous trade between Europe and Asia.

Transport Solutions for Europe–China Shipments

Starling Logistics builds integrated transport chains optimized for cost, transit time and cargo handling requirements.

Road + Rail / Road + Sea

Multimodal routing is a core solution for long-distance Europe–China movements. Cargo can be transported by road to key European consolidation terminals and forwarded by rail along the modern Eurasian Land Bridge, or delivered to major seaports for onward ocean transport. These combined approaches offer a balance of speed, reliability and cost efficiency for a wide range of cargo profiles.

Rail Freight

Rail is a highly competitive solution for shipments requiring faster transit than sea but lower cost than air. We arrange containerized rail services via established routes through Poland, Lithuania or Kazakhstan, connecting European origins to central Chinese hubs such as Chongqing, Xi’an, Wuhan and Chengdu. Indicative transit times for Europe–China rail generally range from 14 to 22 days depending on lane and border conditions.

Sea Freight

Ideal for long-distance and heavy cargo flows, especially for transportation to Kazakhstan, transportation to Uzbekistan, and deeper Central Asian regions.

Sea freight remains the dominant mode for large-volume and cost-sensitive shipments to China. We manage FCL, LCL and project cargo throughout major ocean routes connecting Europe to Chinese ports including Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin and Shenzhen. Transit times typically range from 30 to 45 days depending on port pairs and carrier schedules.

Air Freight

For urgent, high-value or sensitive cargo, we provide fast and secure air freight forwarding to China. This service is ideal for electronics, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, samples and time-critical industrial components. Transit times typically range from 1 to 5 days depending on airport connections and service level.

Multimodal Solutions

To optimize performance across the Europe–China corridor, we combine road, rail, sea and air into flexible multimodal chains. These solutions are particularly effective for balancing inventory cycles, mitigating supply chain volatility, or managing urgent replenishments and long-term logistics planning within a single integrated network.

Main Chinese Destinations We Serve

We support freight forwarding to China across all major commercial, industrial and logistics regions, including Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Tianjin, Chongqing, Chengdu and Xi’an, as well as inland hubs served by dedicated rail terminals.

Indicative Transit Times

Representative transit times include 14–22 days for rail freight from Europe to central Chinese hubs, 30–45 days for sea freight depending on origin port, and 1–5 days for air freight. Multimodal services typically fall within a 12–25 day range. Precise timing is confirmed at quotation based on the selected route and documentation requirements.

Cargo Types, Equipment and Customs Expertise

Our transportation to China covers palletized general cargo, electronics, industrial machinery, automotive components, textiles, chemicals (subject to regulations), refrigerated goods and oversized project cargo. We manage export documentation, China-specific import requirements, HS classifications, certificates and compliance procedures through experienced customs partners, ensuring smooth movements across the EU–China trading corridor.

Value-Added Services and Advantages

Our Europe–China services are supported by warehousing, consolidation, labeling, repacking, cargo insurance, tracking and project logistics coordination. With strong Eurasian rail capabilities, reliable sea and air partnerships and deep familiarity with China’s import landscape, Starling Logistics provides predictable, scalable and cost-efficient freight forwarding to China tailored to your operational needs.

Routes to & from China, Kazakhstan, Europe & PSUC

Flexible Schedule

Large cargo volume and weight

A network of global partners lets us offer competitive rates

Consolidation