Rail freight - Fast and environmentally friendly transportation by rail
Welcome to Mönig – your experienced partner for efficient rail freight solutions
With efficient routes and short transit times, rail freight is an ideal alternative to sea freight, especially for transportation between Europe and Asia. It represents the link between air freight and sea freight: faster than sea freight, but more cost-effective than air freight.
Benefit from an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient transport solution that perfectly complements your logistics chain. Choose rail freight from Mönig and benefit from a tailor-made offer that perfectly meets your requirements in terms of time and budget.
Our services in the rail freight sector
1. direct connection Asia-Europe
We organize the reliable import of your goods from Asia, especially from China. Our services include
- Direct connections Asia-Europe: Use fixed departure schedules and fast transit times for your imports.
- Reliable transit times: Shorter transit times compared to sea freight.
- Flexibility with load sizes: LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) according to your requirements.
2. rail freight export from Europe
We offer you efficient transport solutions for your exports from Europe:
- Optimized route selection: The best route is selected by our reliable service provider, who uses established connections.
- Transport of sensitive goods: We also offer customized solutions for the transport of temperature-sensitive or special goods. When transporting hazardous goods, there are specific regulations and restrictions depending on the means of transport and destination. We will be happy to advise you on the best solutions for these transports.
3. customs clearance for rail freight
We take care of all customs formalities for you:
- Simple and reliable: Customs clearance for rail freight is straightforward and complies with the usual requirements for other types of transport, such as sea freight. Our experts ensure that your import declaration is processed correctly and efficiently.
- Fast processing: Minimize delays with our optimized processes and direct contact with customs authorities.
- Seamless documentation: We take care of transport and customs documents so that your goods reach their destination safely and without any problems.
How our rail freight process works
01
Request for quotation:
You contact us with your requirements.
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Planning and booking:
We plan your transports individually and book the required capacities.
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Headline hieraCustoms clearance:
Our team takes care of all customs clearance on the German side.
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Transportation and delivery:
Your goods are transported by rail to Hamburg or Duisburg. On request, they can be forwarded from there to their destination, for example by truck.
Why rail freight with Mönig?
Your advantages at a glance
- Shorter transit times: Rail freight is faster than sea freight, especially on the Europe-Asia route.
- Environmentally friendly: Lower CO₂ emissions compared to air freight.
- Planning security: fixed departure times and reliable transit times.
- Competent support: personal contacts and regular updates on your transport status. Experience and reliability
- Extended capacities during the peak season: Thanks to our network, we can secure additional capacities during the peak season and avoid bottlenecks.
- Experience and networks: Thanks to our many years of experience in the logistics industry and our partner networks, we can offer you access to reliable rail freight solutions, even at peak times.
Customer service and customized solutions
We place the highest value on customer orientation and transparency:
- Personal customer contact: We proactively inform you about the location and delivery of your goods.
- Tailor-made offers: No automated offers – we create individual offers that are precisely tailored to your requirements.
Contact us now - we will be happy to advise you!
FAQ on the subject of rail freight
What are Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and what role do they play in rail freight?
- Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are an artificial currency unit created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They serve as internationally recognized book money and are often used to calculate liability limits in the transport sector, including rail freight.
- In the context of rail freight, for example, SDRs are used to determine maximum liability amounts in the event of damage or loss during transportation.
Which goods can be transported by rail freight?
- Rail freight is suitable for almost all goods, including:
- Merchandise
- Dangerous goods
- Sensitive or temperature-controlled products (with special containers)
What special container options are available for rail freight?
In addition to standard containers, we offer:
- Reefer containers for temperature-sensitive goods.
- Open-top container for bulky goods.
- Flat rack container
- Dangerous goods containers (specially equipped containers for the safe transportation of dangerous goods, compliant with international regulations)
How long does a rail freight shipment from Asia to Europe take?
The average transit time is 15 to 20 days, depending on departure and destination and possible customs checks.
Is rail freight more expensive than sea freight?
The costs are between those of sea freight and air freight. Rail freight is faster than sea freight and cheaper than air freight, making it an excellent balance.
How is the safety of the goods guaranteed during transportation?
What are the main advantages of rail freight compared to other modes of transportation?
Rail freight combines speed and cost savings:
- Shorter transit times than with sea freight.
- More cost-effective than air freight.
- More environmentally friendly thanks to lower CO₂ emissions.
Which countries are directly connected by rail freight?
What options are there for temperature-controlled goods?
Contact us for more information
Contact person:
Alexander Schulz
