Rail Rates Import

Competitive Rail Rates: Save Up to 75% Compared to Air Freight

Davies Turner’s rail rates offer significant cost savings, providing a competitive alternative to air freight. Rates apply to non-hazardous stackable cargo and are subject to customs clearance and final delivery. Additional services, such as Ex Works rates and delivery to mainland Europe (cross-trade), are available on request.

Terms of Shipment

• Ex Works Factory Terms: Recommended for import rail shipments to maintain movement control and meet LCL cut-off times.
• FCA Xi’an Terms: Available if preferred; under these terms, the shipper is responsible for all local charges up to the Xi’an rail terminal.
• Switching from FOB to EXW: If you typically use FOB terms for ocean freight but wish to switch to EXW for rail, we advise renegotiating with your supplier to account for cost adjustments.

Quotation Information

To provide an accurate quote for import rail movements, the following information is required:

• Product description.
• Supplier’s name, address, and ZIP code (if Ex Works).
• Number of packages, weights, and sizes.
• Package type (e.g., pallets, cartons) and stackability.
• Delivery address, including postcode.
• Goods availability date and required delivery date (if known).

Comprehensive Cargo Insurance

We offer competitive cargo insurance for goods shipped via rail.

• Please note: Marine insurance policies may not cover rail movements, and specific insurance coverage may need to be arranged
• Contact us: for advice on arranging the right coverage for your shipments.

Why take unnecessary risks? Davies Turner offers all-risk marine cargo insurance to safeguard your shipments.

Key benefits include:

• Coverage for loss and damage
• Coverage for freight charges
• Re-delivery of lost or damaged goods
• Protection beyond the limitations of CMR liability, which only compensates based on weight, not invoice value

Contact Us

Davies Turner’s flexible LCL & FCL rail freight services ensure reliable and sustainable solutions tailored to your needs. Get in touch with our experts today to learn more:

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