Kuehne + Nagel has launched KN Eurasia Express, its less-than-container-load rail transportation service for shipments between China and Europe.

According to Kuehne + Nagel, KN Eurasia Express is targeted at customers in the automotive, high-tech and fashion industries. LCL services will now be provided from the hub terminal in Wuhan to Hamburg and Malaszewicze/Poznan. The offering also include FCL and LCL shipments from Europe to Asia.

“KN Eurasia Express represents a perfect mobility chain door to door,” said Otto Schacht, member of the management board at Kuehne + Nagel International AG responsible for sea freight. “With transit times of between 14 and 18 days from departure to destination terminal, we offer our customers much faster delivery times compared to maritime transport, at lower costs compared to air freight. Reliable departure and transit times ensure planning reliability. By using our KN Login information platform, our customers can also access fully transparent information about the status of their deliveries.”

Enhanced container seals will be used and real-time data on temperature, humidity, pressure, light exposure and position will be monitored.

More than 50 collection points are available in China, including Shenyang, Chongqing, Chengdu and Zhengzhou, according to Kuehne + Nagel.