Rail freight

Full container and wagonload rail freight on the North–South line and international through-services via China, with road haulage at both ends.

C.A.S LOGISTICS provides rail freight on the domestic North–South line and on international Vietnam–China through-services, connecting with China–Europe trains. Rail suits large-volume shipments that need stable costs and are less exposed to road congestion.

We organise the whole chain, from pick-up at your warehouse and trucking to the station, customs for international cargo, to delivery from the arrival station to the consignee, so you deal with a single contact for the entire journey.

Service options

Domestic North–South rail
Containers and wagonloads between freight stations on the North–South line, suited to large shipments that are not time-critical.
Vietnam–China international rail
Cargo to and from China through the Dong Dang (Lang Son) and Lao Cai international rail stations, with customs clearance at the station.
China–Europe connection
Containers travel from Vietnam to China and join China–Europe trains: a middle option between sea and air freight.
Road haulage at both ends
Pick-up at the shipper's warehouse to the departure station, and delivery from the arrival station to the consignee by container truck or lorry.

Process

The standard steps of a shipment. The actual flow can vary with the cargo, the route and the delivery terms.

Step 1
Enquiry and quotation
You send the cargo type, volume and the departure and destination stations or addresses; we advise on the route and the container or wagon type and quote.
Step 2
Booking and wagon planning
We register the transport plan, wagons or container slots with the rail operator and confirm the train schedule and the date to deliver to the station.
- Booking confirmation
Step 3
Pick-up and delivery to the station
The empty container is collected, stuffed at the shipper's warehouse, sealed and trucked to the departure station.
- Packing list
Step 4
Customs (international cargo)
For imports and exports, the declaration is filed on VNACCS/VCIS and cleared at the international station or the competent customs office.
- Customs declaration
- Commercial invoice
- C/O (if any)
Step 5
Loading and rail waybill
The container or cargo is loaded onto the wagon and secured as required; a rail consignment note is issued, or an international rail waybill for through-services.
- Rail consignment note / waybill
Step 6
Tracking
We follow the train, keep you updated and coordinate with partners at the transhipment or arrival station.
Step 7
Collection at the arrival station and delivery
The cargo is collected at the arrival station, cleared if needed and trucked to the consignee's warehouse.
- Proof of delivery