Global Freight Forwarding between Asia and Europe

Fast, Reliable Supply Chain Control through China-Europe Rail Corridor

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China-Europe Rail Freight Forwarding

China remains a key sourcing and manufacturing region for many European supply chains, making reliable freight forwarding between China and Europe essential for maintaining continuity and control. ECC's China-Europe rail corridor provides a fast, reliable and lower-emission connection between Asia and Europe, helping businesses balance lead times, resilience and sustainability goals.

Faster than Sea

Green Backup Solutions

Reliable & Stable

Flexible Routing

End-to-End Care

European Connection

Seamlessly onwards to over 18 European countries

International transport does not end when a shipment reaches Europe. ECC connects incoming freight directly to its European transport network, helping you keep shipments moving efficiently after arrival in Europe.

With thousands of our own trailers and trucks, combined with a strong network of trusted transport partners, we provide reliable capacity and greater control over onward distribution across Europe. By reducing handovers between providers and coordinating transport through a single point of contact, we help keep goods moving efficiently to their final destination.

Your benefits:

Transport coverage across more than 18 European countries
One point of contact from origin to delivery
End-to-end visibility throughout the transport journey
Access to ECC's own transport assets and trusted carrier network

Three transport solutions, one coordinated supply chain

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The right balance for your supply chain
Row labels	Ocean	Rail	Air
Transit time	Long	Medium	Short
Cost	Low	Medium	High
Sustainability	Medium	High	Low
Reliability	Medium	High	Very High
Best suited for	Stable forecast	Balanced supply chain	Urgent shipments

The right balance for your supply chain

Every supply chain has different priorities. Whether you need to reduce transport costs, shorten lead times or support sustainability objectives, ECC helps you select the right freight forwarding solution.

Our rail, ocean and air freight services connect Asia and Europe through one coordinated network, supported by customs expertise, shipment visibility and a single point of contact throughout the transport journey.

Ocean Freight

Ocean freight is a cost-effective choice for organisations moving large volumes between Asia and Europe. It works especially well for planned, predictable supply chains where transport costs matter. With reliable capacity and efficient connections, ocean freight helps businesses control spending while keeping goods flowing consistently.

Rail freight

Rail freight offers an effective balance between transit time, cost and sustainability. It helps organisations move goods more quickly than ocean freight while avoiding the premium costs often associated with air freight, making it a flexible option for Asia-Europe supply chains.

Air freight

When delivery speed is critical, air freight is the fastest way to transport goods between Asia and Europe. It is ideal for urgent shipments, high-value goods, and situations where delays could disrupt operations. For organisations focused on responsiveness and supply chain continuity, air freight offers greater flexibility when timing matters most.

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Customs & Compliance

Simplify cross-border transport

Customs procedures and documentation can add complexity to international supply chains. Our specialists support import and export declarations, transit documents and compliance requirements, helping your shipments move efficiently across borders.

Our customs service include:

Import and export declarations
Transit documents, including T1 procedures
Fiscal representation and certificates of origin
Proactive customs and tariff support

Consolidation Services

Cost-efficient transport for smaller shipments

Not every shipment requires a full container or dedicated transport capacity. ECC offers consolidation solutions that combine smaller shipments into efficient transport flows, helping you optimise transport costs while maintaining visibility and control throughout the transport journey.

Cost-efficient transport for smaller volumes

Combine smaller shipments into efficient transport flows instead of booking dedicated capacity.

Improved utilisation of available capacity

Shared capacity is used more efficiently, which helps optimise your transport costs.

Visibility from origin to final delivery

You keep visibility and control throughout the entire transport journey.

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Our specialists are ready to support your global ambitions with tailored forwarding solutions.

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FAQ

What is Ewals Cargo Care’s Global Forwarding service?

Global Forwarding at Ewals Cargo Care covers worldwide air and ocean freight solutions managed through our dedicated teams and global partner network. From Europe, we connect your business to destinations across all continents with reliable, end‑to‑end logistics support.

Where are Ewals’ Global Forwarding operations based?

Our air and ocean activities are coordinated from our office at Schiphol, Amsterdam, one of Europe’s leading logistics hubs. This central location allows us to efficiently manage international shipments and maintain strong connections with airlines, shipping lines, and global partners.

How does Ewals connect global shipments to its European network?

Once your cargo arrives in Europe, it can be seamlessly integrated into our Multimodal Network, with various rail and short-sea connections ensuring efficient distribution throughout Europe.

Does Ewals provide customs and documentation support?

Yes. Our Global Forwarding teams manage all customs documentation, compliance checks, and administrative procedures to ensure smooth border crossings and efficient handling at international logistics hubs.

Can Ewals handle both air freight and ocean freight?

Yes, we offer fast, time‑sensitive air freight solutions as well as cost‑efficient ocean freight options and rail freight with a lower environmental impact and predictable lead times.

Does Ewals offer load consolidation services?

Yes. Through our Consol Box concept, we consolidate smaller shipments into shared containers or air freight units, improving efficiency and reducing costs for global transport.

Which regions does Ewals Cargo Care serve?

We serve all major global regions, including Europe, Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. Our worldwide partner network ensures reliable coverage across key logistics corridors.

Does Ewals Cargo Care offer worldwide shipping?

Yes. Ewals Cargo Care provides worldwide air and ocean freight services, supported by a global partner network that covers major trade lanes across Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Questions about Global Forwarding?

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