Refrigerated truck transport from China to Europe

2026-07-03

Refrigerated Truck Transport from China to Europe

Refrigerated truck transport is an efficient option for transporting temperature-controlled goods from China to Europe; it's faster than sea freight and cheaper than air freight. Depending on the route and specific services, door-to-door delivery typically takes between 16 to 30 days. VIPU has extensive experience in transporting refrigerated goods.

VIPU can provide refrigerated trucks to transport goods from any city in China, such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, and Xiamen, to any country in Europe, such as Germany, Poland, France, and the Netherlands.

Refrigerated Truck Dimensions:

Common Dimensions: Length approximately 13.3-13.5 meters, width 2.45 meters, height approximately 2.5 meters.

Load Capacity and Volume: Effective load capacity is typically between 21,000-24,000 kg, and loading volume is approximately 80-100 cubic meters.

Temperature Control: Professional refrigerated trucks provide precise temperature control, ranging from -25°C to +25°C, to meet the needs of different goods.

Main Transport Routes

There are currently two primary routes, with differing transit times and geographical coverage:

Route Option	Main Path	Reference Transit Time (Door-to-Door)	Key Features
Traditional Northern Route	Khorgos/Alashankou → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland (Małaszewicze) →Other European countries	22–28 days	Mature route, but subject to geopolitical risks.
Southern Route (Alternative)	Khorgos → Kazakhstan → Caspian Sea (Ro-Ro ferry) → Azerbaijan → Georgia → Turkey → Entry into Europe	25–35 days	Bypasses Russia, offers greater stability and regulatory compliance.
TIR Truck Service	Similar to Northern Route, but with tighter coordination	16-22 days	Fastest delivery time, suitable for goods with extremely high time requirements.

Main Types of Goods Transported

Refrigerated trucks transport a wide range of goods, primarily high-value-added or time-sensitive commodities requiring temperature control.

Fresh and Frozen Foods: Fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen meats, seafood, dairy products (milk, cheese), ice cream, etc.

Pharmaceuticals and Medical Products: Vaccines, medicines, biological products, etc., requiring temperature-controlled transport.

Precision Instruments and Electronic Products: Precision equipment and electronic components sensitive to temperature and humidity.

Other High-Value Goods: High-end cosmetics, pens, wine, etc.

Key Required Documents

Commercial and Transport Documents:

Commercial Invoice and Packing List.

CMR International Road Freight Transport Contract: This is proof of the road transport contract, commonly used for legal and insurance matters.

Cargo-Specific Documents:

Customs declaration form required for export clearance.

For specific goods, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, health certificates, and sanitary certificates may be required.

For dangerous goods (such as some goods containing lithium batteries), declaration documents complying with the ADR (European Agreement on Road Transport of Dangerous Goods) are also required.

If you have any temperature-controlled goods that need to be transported by refrigerated truck, please feel free to contact us.

Lora Yang E-mail: sales02@viputrans.com SKYPE|WECHAT|WHATSAPP|MOB:+86 13424468029