Everokgroup International Forwarding Co., Ltd., PFN Member for China, has released its latest rate schedule and operational details for its April 2025 westbound railway services under the One Belt and One Road initiative. The schedule, valid from April 1 to April 30, 2025, outlines a mix of LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) railway liner services connecting China and Europe. The routes include key hubs like Zhengzhou, Chongqing, and Xi’an, with major European destinations such as Hamburg, Munich, Milan, and Warsaw.
Competitive Pricing and Transit Times
The LCL service runs weekly, offering stackable container options to destinations like Duisburg, Helsingborg, Paris, and Budapest. Rates are set per chargeable cubic meter, with pricing ranging from $70 to $120 per CBM, depending on the destination. Transit times vary between 16 to 30 days.
For FCL shipments, Everokgroup operates three to four weekly trains to Europe, covering Malaszewicze, Katowice, and Verona. Rates for 20-foot and 40-foot high cube containers start at $4,400 for a 20-foot container to $8,900 for a 40-foot high cube container, based on the destination. Transit times range from 14 to 25 days.
Black Sea & CIS Routes See Steady Operations
The company is also maintaining its one to two weekly trains toward the Black Sea and CIS regions, connecting Istanbul, Belgrade, Poti, Budapest, and Almaty. The pricing for 40-foot high cube containers starts from $4,300, with transit times spanning 12 to 30 days. Specific requirements apply, including HS Code and commodity details for CIS-bound shipments.
Cargo Handling & Restrictions
Cargo collection is mainly handled at Zhengzhou, Chongqing, and Xi’an, with other pick-up locations available upon request. A few key restrictions apply:
- Packages exceeding 2 tons, 10 CBM in volume, 3.5 meters in length, or 1.8 meters in height require case-by-case pricing.
- Battery and oil-based cargo are restricted.
- Density-based pricing applies if cargo weight exceeds 425 kg/CBM.
The company’s multimodal logistics manager, Annie Wang, remains the point of contact for inquiries on specialized cargo handling and booking.
For more information or requests, contact china@pfn-network.com
