Rail Freight
Intermodal rail between Asia and Europe: ocean economics at half the transit, with a fraction of the emissions.
The middle ground between ocean and air.
Rail sits where most freight budgets actually live: roughly half the transit of ocean, a fraction of the cost of air, and up to 60 per cent lower emissions than the same move by road. We run weekly block trains on the main Asia–Europe corridors and buy space on daily intermodal services within Europe.
First and last mile stay on the road, because a siding is rarely where your cargo starts or ends. We plan the whole door-to-door move — pre-carriage, rail leg, customs and delivery — as one shipment on one contract.
Why ship rail freight with Transpora
Transport options
Pick the rail solution that fits your volume and your corridor.
How it works
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Request & quote
Send your corridor, container type and timing — a fixed rate lands within 2 business hours. - 2
Booking & pre-carriage
We reserve the slot on the block train and collect at origin by road. - 3
On rail
Milestones at every border crossing and interchange, live in the portal. - 4
Clearance & delivery
Customs cleared at the terminal, then final delivery with digital POD.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Asia–Europe rail take?
Typically 16–22 days terminal to terminal on the northern corridor, against 30–40 days by ocean. We quote the actual service, including pre- and on-carriage.
Is rail cheaper than ocean?
Usually not per container, but the gap narrows when ocean spot rates spike — and rail halves the time your stock sits in transit. For mid-value cargo the total landed cost is often lower.
What happens at the gauge change?
Containers are transhipped between gauges at the border terminal. It is part of the scheduled service and adds no time to the quoted transit.
Can you prove the emissions saving?
Yes. We report CO₂ per container on the GLEC framework, so the figure stands up in your own sustainability reporting.