New Express LCL and FCL Rail Service: China to Burgas and Beyond – The South Corridor
SCN is pleased to share news of an innovative RAIL LCL service launched by one of our members, providing a fast and reliable solution for shipments from Shanghai to Sofia. This new service leverages the South Corridor, avoiding Russia and Belarus, and offering a timely alternative in light of recent sanctions.
Key Features of the Service:
- Weekly Departures (Bi-weekly departures planned soon!)
- Transit Time: 32-35 days from Shanghai to Sofia.
- Consolidation at a Shanghai warehouse, with the container delivered to Xian.
- 1-3 containers per week, with potential for growth.
- Suitable for non-hazardous cargo requiring faster delivery to Europe.
- An ideal choice for companies avoiding routes via Russia and Belarus.
- Dedicated warehouse operations at consolidation (Shanghai) and deconsolidation (Sofia) points.
- GSP tracking for every consolidated container.
- T1 delivery options to any European destination via truck, with express and dedicated trucking services available.
- Competitive pricing!
Why the South Corridor?
The South Corridor provides a secure, efficient, and geopolitically stable route for cargo, ensuring reliability and peace of mind for European and global businesses.
SCN is excited to see this service grow and serve the needs of the network. More details can be found in the attached flyer. For those interested in a fast, reliable, and secure transport solution to Europe, this service is worth exploring 
Atanas Papazov added that this new and innovative RAIL LCL service complements the previously running LCL TRUCK service of WTO, which has currently stopped for the winter period due to weather conditions. Papazov added:
The new LCL rail product is more an alternative to the traditional rail services via Poland. With the new sanctions implemented by both sides, the customs regime has become more strict and tightened. There are many companies that cannot move their cargoes via Russia for various reasons and we see huge interest and demand into this new South Corridor route. Only for couple of months the service moved from bi-weekly departures to weekly and because the demand is there, the operator is planning to start twice per week departures really soon.
The contracted sea feeders in Kaspian and Black Seas are also very strict, the schedule is respected and the reliability of the service is very, very impressive.
We see that WTO is once again being pioneer in developing new route alternatives for cargo. Will Bulgaria be the new entry point for cargos into Europe via the Southern Corridor? Watch this space for developments!
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