Rail freight offers a perfect balance between road and sea freight. As Express Global Logistics, thanks to our agreements with TCDD subsidiary and international railway operators, we provide block train and single wagon based shipment opportunities. We especially carry out project-based transportation on the Middle Corridor (China-Kazakhstan-Caspian Sea-Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey-Europe) and the Iron Silk Road line.
Railway is ideal for high-tonnage cargo, dangerous goods, bulk solid/chemical products, and automotive spare parts. This mode, which provides 70% lower carbon emissions compared to road transport, is indispensable for environmentally conscious businesses.
Our main railway lines:
- Turkiye - Europe (Halkalı – Kapıkule – Sofia – Budapest – Duisburg)
- Turkiye – Iran – Pakistan (Islamabad Declaration line)
- China – Turkiye (12-14 days with block train)
- Baku – Tbilisi – Kars (BTK) line integration
Cargo you can send by rail:
- 20’ and 40’ containers
- Swap bodies
- Dangerous liquids (via tank container)
- Agricultural products (grain, flour wagons)
Express Global Logistics difference:
With our logistics village service at our rail terminals, your cargo is stored before being loaded onto the railway, consolidated, and delivered to the final address via road transport (“First Mile – Last Mile” service).
From the field
Frequently asked questions
How long does rail freight from China to Türkiye take?
By block train, transit time between China and Türkiye is 12–14 days.
What can be shipped by rail?
20' and 40' containers, swap bodies, dangerous liquids in tank containers, and agricultural products such as grain and flour.
What is the environmental benefit of rail?
Rail freight produces about 70% lower carbon emissions than road transport.