Against the backdrop of ongoing global supply chain turbulence, an innovative logistics channel has demonstrated remarkable stability—the combined transport model of China-Turkey sea freight + Turkey-to-Europe full truckload flights. After three years of practical operation, this logistics artery connecting Chinese manufacturing and the European market has matured and stabilized, providing the optimal balance of timeliness, cost, and reliability for China's complete vehicle exports.  

Market Pain Point: The "Last Mile" Dilemma in European Vehicle Logistics  

Europe is a critical market for Chinese exports, but logistics have long constrained market expansion:  

- Full-container sea freight takes 45–60 days, resulting in long capital occupation cycles.  

- Air freight is prohibitively expensive, costing 6–10 times more per kilogram than sea freight for vehicle transport.  

- China-Europe Railway Express has limited routes and insufficient coverage of Western European countries.  

Vehicle logistics place extremely high demands on transportation conditions, security, and timeliness, which traditional methods struggle to meet simultaneously.  

Solution: Sea Freight + Road Transport Breakthrough  

**Innovative Combined Transport Process:  

First Leg: China → Turkey (Sea Freight, 25–30 days)  

Vehicles depart from major Chinese ports and arrive at Istanbul Port or Mersin Port in Turkey via sea freight.  

Second Leg: Turkey → Europe (TIR Truck Flights, 2–5 days) 

Using TIR Carnet cross-border road transport, vehicles are delivered directly to European countries and regions such as Germany, France, and Spain.  

After three years of operational optimization, this route achieves a stable total transit time of 28–35 days, saving 15–25 days compared to traditional sea freight to Europe, at only 1/5 to 1/8 the cost of air freight.  

Four Core Advantages: Data Demonstrates Stability  

1. Timeliness Stability: 96% Achievement Rate 

Operational data from 2021–2023 shows a timeliness achievement rate of over 96%, far exceeding the 70–80% rate of traditional sea freight.  

2. Cost Optimization: 40% Reduction in Comprehensive Costs  

Although freight costs are 20–30% higher than pure sea freight, capital turnover efficiency improves by over 60%, yielding significant comprehensive benefits.  

3. Customs Clearance Convenience: TIR Convention Advantage  

With the TIR Carnet, goods enjoy inspection-free clearance when transiting multiple countries, saving an average of 6–10 hours of waiting time per border.  

4. Security Assurance: Professional Vehicle Transport 

Equipped with professional vehicle transport racks, anti-scratch protection measures, and 24/7 GPS monitoring to ensure the safety of vehicle transport.  

TIR Convention: The "Passport" for International Road Transport  

The TIR system is the highest standard for international cargo customs clearance, offering unique advantages:  

- One-Stop Customs Clearance: Single documentation (direct to destination), no need for repetitive procedures.  

- Exemption from Security Deposits: Enjoy tariff exemption preferences, reducing capital occupancy.  

- Priority Clearance: TIR vehicles receive priority inspection and release.  

- Security Assurance: Entire journey under seal, reducing cargo risks.  

Company Core Resources: European Network Advantages  

Our company has deployed 600 TIR-certified vehicles in Europe, dedicated to round-trip transport within European countries, ensuring:  

- Stable and reliable transport resources  

- Strong emergency response capabilities  

- Significant cost control advantages  

- Full coverage of the European network  

Irreplaceability in the Current International Context  

In the current international environment, this route demonstrates unique advantages:  

- Avoids the Red Sea Crisis: Completely bypasses high-risk areas in the Red Sea.  

- Geopolitical Neutrality: Most countries along the route maintain neutral stances.  

- Emergency Response Capability:** Remained unobstructed during the pandemic.  

A manager from a new energy vehicle company stated: "Through this route, we have reduced vehicle delivery time from 50 days to 30 days, significantly improving customer satisfaction."  

Success Cases: Three Years of Operations Confirm Effectiveness  

Case 1: Shanghai-Germany Vehicle Special Line  

Since its launch in 2021, it has stably dispatched 358 shipments, (cumulatively transporting) over 15,000 vehicles, with a timeliness achievement rate of 96.7%.  

Case 2: Shenzhen-France New Energy Vehicle Special Line  

A certain brand using this route reduced delivery time from 55 days to 32 days and doubled inventory turnover rate.  

Case 3: Guangzhou-Spain Vehicle Project  

In 2023, 20 batches of vehicle transport were completed, all delivered safely and on time, earning high praise from European customers.  

This logistics artery spanning Asia and Europe has become the "golden channel" for Chinese exports to Europe. Its stability, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, proven through three years of practice, have gained widespread market recognition.  

As China's vehicle export volume continues to grow, this channel will continue to exert its strategic value, providing the preferred logistics solution for Chinese manufacturing exports to Europe and helping Chinese brands expand into the European market.