Since its inception, the Central Railway has greatly facilitated the circulation of trade between the two countries, effectively reducing transport time and reducing freight costs. To ensure the efficiency and safety of the transport process, it is essential to understand the detailed operational processes and attention matters. This article will analyze in depth three aspects, from preparation work, tracking inquiries, and overseas landfill removal/return box.

Preparation before shipment

Before the transportation of goods by rail, ensure that all preparation is complete is a prerequisite for successful shipment.

Signing relevant agreements:First, it is necessary to sign the Agreement on the Cross-border Railway Freight Traffic Service Agreement and the Containers International Railway Transport Safety Agreement with China Railway Corporation, which detail the responsibilities, obligations and safety requirements for transport, ensuring that the rights and interests of both sides are protected.
Submission and verification of information:Submit the Command Information Sheet and the Middle-Old Shipping Form through the China-European one-stop business platform, and attach the necessary accompanying documents, such as invoices, invoices, sales contracts, etc. It is important that each container requires separate documents, which cannot be merged together.
Verification of information:When submitting the information, it is necessary to verify the accuracy of the information such as the box number, receiver contact information, weight, quantity, product name, class, seal number and car board number. Any error can lead to delay of the goods, impossibility of customs or other serious problems.

Through the above steps, you can ensure that the goods are shipped smoothly and avoid unnecessary problems during transportation.

b) Follow up inquiries

For cross-border freight transportation, it is very important to know the location of the goods in real time. The Central Railway provides the following query routes:

(1) Internal follow-up to the following:Tracking information can be viewed in real time via the tracking query function of the China-European one-stop business platform. It should be noted that tracking information will only be transmitted when the train enters the assembly station, so there may be 1-2 days of information update delay.
(2) External surveys are carried out:Tracking information can be searched through the network documentation provided by the company. This is especially important because it helps the freight forwarder to know the latest status of the goods in a timely manner, so as to make the appropriate logistics arrangements.

External Deposit/Return Box Operations

The operations of the Central Railway are not limited to China and Laos, but also expanded to Thailand and Vietnam, where the Central Railway Corporation has a stack of operations.

Signing of the Supplementary Agreement:The Supplementary Agreement for the Cross-border Freight Trains Transport Service Agreement was signed with China Railway, and the specific terms and conditions for the return of goods were specified.
Submission / return of application:Submit a withdrawal/refund application and hold the delivery letter issued by the ZTE to the designated stack to handle the relevant business.

By understanding and implementing these operational processes and considerations, enterprises can more effectively use the Old Railway for freight transportation, while minimizing the problems that may arise during transportation.