Why Choose Rail?

The benefits of shipping goods by rail

Discover a smarter, faster, and more sustainable way to move your goods between China and the UK. Davies Turner’s rail freight service bridges the gap between speed, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility, offering unparalleled reliability and expertise. Whether you're seeking faster transit, cost savings, or eco-friendly solutions, our tailored rail services are the perfect fit for your supply chain.

Significant Transit Time Savings: Our rail service delivers faster transit times compared to ocean freight, ensuring your cargo arrives quickly and efficiently. View our import and export rail schedules to find out how much time you could save.
Cost-Effective Option: Save up to 75% on shipping costs versus air freight (dependent on size and density), making rail an economical transport solution.
Environmentally Friendly: Rail transport emits over 80% less CO2 than air freight, providing an eco-friendly alternative for your logistics.

Find out what makes Davies Turner's rail option the ideal choice

Our LCL & FCL rail freight solutions are tailored to your needs and provide affordability and simplicity. With our advanced technology and tracking systems, you'll have complete visibility into the shipping process. You can trust our global and local expertise to keep your supply chains running smoothly while you focus on your core business.

Exclusive Consol Service: Davies Turner offers the UK’s only direct import/export rail consol service, providing a streamlined, secure, and efficient solution for your shipping needs.
Fixed Weekly Departures: Enjoy seamless scheduling with fixed weekly import and export departures, ensuring reliability and confidence in your logistics planning.
Cargo Integrity Assured: Benefit from secure shipments with no reworking in Europe, enhancing cargo integrity and reducing handling risks.
Extended Rate Validities: Stable market conditions allow us to offer extended rate validities, helping you plan with certainty and control costs.
Dedicated Rail Team: Rely on our experienced rail team for personalised support and smooth logistics operations tailored to your needs.
Digital Solutions: Access and manage your shipments effortlessly with our Freight Management System (FMS).
Customer Confidence: Over 65% of our bookings come from repeat customers, reflecting the trust and satisfaction in our reliable rail services.
Industry Expertise: Since 2016, Davies Turner has partnered with Air Sea Transport, leveraging decades of experience to deliver exceptional service in the China rail sector.