DB Cargo UK is part of the Deutsche Bahn group and is the only railway undertaking (RU) offering a single source rail transport solution, providing international rail freight services via the Channel Tunnel, across Europe and through to Asia via the DB Cargo Pan European network and the DB Cargo Eurasia network.
We have more than 25 years of experience operating trains through the Channel Tunnel to Calais and developing tailored international rail services to meet specific customer requirements across Europe.
Our services connect the UK to destinations including China, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Italy, Switzerland and Spain, with current operations to the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium and France.
Why rail freight works internationally
- Serve rail terminals authorised to receive goods from Europe, in compliance with UKBF and HMRC regulations
- Submit safety and security declarations through ICS and ICS2 systems
- Manifest import services into inventory linked systems such as Destin8
- Enable customs clearance at inland terminals, away from congested ports
- Provide direct access to London while avoiding congestion on the M20 and avoid road tolls
- Produce up to 70% less CO₂ per train, than road haulage
CAT UK Vehicle Logistics Ltd
DB Cargo UK has partnered with CAT UK for more than 20 years, providing rail and terminal management services across sites in the UK and Europe.
In 2021, CAT UK approached DB Cargo UK to deliver rail services and a UK terminal solution for a new route between Toton in the Midlands and Valenciennes in France, linking to Kolin in the Czech Republic for the movement of finished vehicles in both directions.
DB Cargo UK provided land located within our Toton site and working with CAT UK and government departments, developed an inland rail customs area to support the import and export of cars.
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