In today's reshaping of the global supply chain landscape, Poland, as an important transportation hub and manufacturing center in Central and Eastern Europe, is becoming a strategic stronghold connecting the EU with Asian markets. As one of the fastest-growing economies within the EU, Poland has established a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, with bilateral trade volumes continuously expanding, particularly deepening cooperation in high-tech products, machinery and equipment, and consumer goods. With the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the EU's "Global Gateway" strategy, the demand for logistics channels between China and Poland is becoming increasingly prominent. LHZTIR accurately seizes market opportunities by launching a two-way TIR trucking service between China and Poland, offering efficient, reliable, and cost-effective land logistics solutions for businesses in both countries with regular weekly operations of seven departures.
Current Status of China-Poland Trade Development and Logistics Demand Analysis
Poland has maintained its position as China's largest trading partner in Central and Eastern Europe for many consecutive years, with bilateral trade exceeding $45 billion in 2023. Mechanical and electrical products, chemical products, and textiles account for the majority of China's exports to Poland, while Polish dairy products, furniture, automotive parts, and other goods are gaining increasing recognition in the Chinese market. Cities such as Warsaw, Łódź, and Gdańsk have become important logistics distribution centers in Central and Eastern Europe, with Łódź, in particular, serving as a European railway hub and developing into a key node in land transport connecting China and Europe.
However, traditional transportation methods can no longer fully meet modern supply chain demands: sea freight, while low-cost, has a long cycle of 35-45 days and is significantly affected by congestion at Baltic Sea ports; air freight is fast but too costly for bulk cargo; and rail transport has limitations in flexibility. Many Polish small and medium-sized enterprises face the dual challenge of controlling costs while ensuring supply chain stability. In response to this market demand, LHZTIR innovatively launched a TIR trucking service, optimizing China-Poland transit time to 18-22 days and reducing costs by over 55% compared to air freight, filling a market gap.
Unique Advantages of the TIR System
The TIR (International Road Transport) system, as a globally recognized cross-border transport standard, demonstrates exceptional transport efficiency on the China-Poland route:
Efficient Customs Clearance Mechanism. The TIR system uses unified customs guarantee documents. After vehicles are sealed at the point of origin, customs authorities in transit countries such as Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus only need to verify seal integrity, greatly simplifying the clearance process. Actual operational data show that vehicles using the TIR system have an average waiting time of no more than 6 hours at major transit countries, saving over 70% in clearance time compared to traditional transport methods.
End-to-End Visual Tracking. Each LHZTIR transport vehicle is equipped with an advanced IoT monitoring system integrating GPS positioning, temperature and humidity sensing, and vibration monitoring. Customers can view cargo location, transport status, and environmental data in real time through a dedicated digital platform, achieving全程 transparent management. For sensitive goods such as high-value electronic products and precision instruments, the system can also provide customized monitoring solutions.
Flexible Door-to-Door Service. Compared to the fixed routes and schedules of rail transport, TIR trucking offers direct service from Chinese factories to Polish warehouses, allowing flexible adjustments to transport routes and timetables based on customer needs. Currently, LHZTIR has opened direct routes from 15 Chinese industrial clusters, including the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta, to 6 major Polish economic zones, covering over 80% of Poland's industrial areas.
Professional Operations at Xinjiang Ports
The Alashankou and Horgos ports, as crucial channels for China-Europe land transport, play a key role in LHZTIR's transport network:
The Alashankou Port Operations Center features a self-developed intelligent customs declaration system that achieves real-time data connectivity with China's General Administration of Customs. Through digital means such as electronic documents and advance declarations, the average clearance time is controlled within 3 hours. The professional team is well-versed in EU product standards and technical regulations, providing value-added services such as product classification and compliance consulting to ensure smooth export of goods.
The Horgos Port Multimodal Transport Center innovatively adopts a coordinated "road + rail" transport model. Through a fast-track clearance mechanism established with Kazakh customs, transit time for Chinese transport vehicles is shortened to within 5 hours. In the first half of 2024, the volume of goods transported to Poland through this port increased by 65% year-on-year, reaching a record high.
The self-operated customs declaration teams at both ports are staffed with Polish-speaking professionals capable of directly handling clearance documents for Polish importers, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of documentation. This localized service capability significantly enhances cross-border transport efficiency and reduces communication costs.
Intelligent Warehouse Network Construction
LHZTIR has invested in constructing modern warehouse facilities with a total area exceeding 100,000 square meters at core logistics nodes in both China and Poland:
The Chinese warehouse network centers on Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu, with a total area of 65,000 square meters. The Shanghai Waigaoqiao Bonded Warehouse is equipped with a 32-meter-high automated shelving system capable of handling 800 tons daily; the Chengdu Cold Chain Center is built to EU standards and can provide professional temperature-controlled storage services for Polish agricultural products. All warehouses achieve seamless integration between Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS).
The Polish warehouse layout covers three major hubs: Warsaw, Łódź, and Gdańsk, with a total area of 42,000 square meters. The Warsaw Central Warehouse is located at the intersection of European E30 and E67 highways, only 25 kilometers from downtown Warsaw, equipped with advanced cross-border e-commerce processing facilities; the Gdańsk Port Warehouse is adjacent to the deep-water terminal, featuring a dedicated 5,000 cubic meter constant-temperature storage area. These warehouses are all AEO certified by Polish customs, benefiting from fast-track clearance convenience.
The intelligent warehouse management system supports multilingual interfaces. Polish customers can query inventory and place orders in real time through a localized platform, and the system can intelligently predict replenishment needs based on historical data, helping customers optimize inventory management.
Professional Dual Customs Clearance Service System
Tailored to the characteristics of China-Poland trade, LHZTIR has established a one-stop dual customs clearance solution:
On the Chinese export side, a comprehensive compliance management system is in place. The professional team is familiar with Polish product access requirements and can assist customers in preparing technical documents that comply with EU standards. For different product categories, personalized HS code classification suggestions are provided to avoid clearance delays caused by declaration errors. For products requiring special certification, full-process services from testing to certification are offered.
On the Polish import side, deep cooperation is established with renowned local customs clearance agents. The team is proficient in Poland's VAT system, tariff policies, and local regulations. Particularly when handling strictly regulated goods such as food and cosmetics, complete registration and filing services are provided. Service data from 2023 shows that through professional customs clearance, the average clearance time for customers is shortened to within 10 hours, improving efficiency by over 40%.
The company has also developed an intelligent compliance warning system that monitors trade policy changes between China and Poland in real time, identifies potential risks in advance, and provides customers with timely compliance advice.
Regular Operation Assurance
LHZTIR has established a scientific and efficient operational management system:
The departure schedule follows a "5+2" model, with five fixed weekly departures from major Chinese industrial cities and two flexible departures to meet emergency needs. Specific arrangements are as follows: departures from Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chongqing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; departures from Ningbo, Guangzhou, and Zhengzhou on Tuesdays and Thursdays; with emergency capacity reserved on weekends. This design ensures transport frequency while providing flexible调配空间.
Transport routes are precisely optimized. The main route passes through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and into Poland, covering approximately 9,600 kilometers; the alternative route passes through Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, and into Poland, covering approximately 9,400 kilometers. The intelligent dispatch system can automatically select the optimal route based on real-time road conditions, weather, and other factors.
Vehicle configurations strictly comply with EU standards. All transport vehicles are equipped with Euro 6 emission engines and advanced safety driving assistance systems. The driver team undergoes professional training, holds qualifications recognized by both China and Poland, and is familiar with traffic regulations and cultural customs in countries along the route.
Industry-Specific Customized Solutions
Tailored to the special needs of different industries, LHZTIR has developed professional transport solutions:
Electronics transport provides anti-static environments and constant temperature and humidity control, with temperature fluctuations controlled within ±1°C, equipped with real-time vibration monitoring systems to ensure the safe transport of precision equipment.
Automotive parts transport adopts a JIT (Just-In-Time) delivery model, with time accuracy controlled within ±3 hours, offering professional packaging solutions and instant information feedback services.
Food cold chain transport utilizes dedicated temperature-controlled fleets equipped with multi-temperature zone transport equipment, achieving temperature control accuracy of ±0.5°C, with全程 data traceability, complying with EU food safety standards.
The company also offers carbon footprint management services, providing detailed carbon emission reports for each shipment to assist customers in achieving sustainable development goals.
Technological Innovation and Future Planning
LHZTIR continues to invest in technological innovation, planning to launch a blockchain traceability platform in the fourth quarter of 2026 to achieve全程 transparent supply chain traceability; in 2026, it will test intelligent transport fleets in Poland to explore the application of autonomous driving technology in long-distance transport; simultaneously, it will establish strategic cooperation with the Port of Gdańsk and the Łódź railway hub to build an intelligent multimodal transport platform.
From manufacturing bases in China to distribution networks in Poland, LHZTIR is becoming an important bridge connecting the economies of the two countries. We sincerely invite Polish enterprises to join hands in cooperation to explore new opportunities in China-Europe trade. Through our professional logistics services, let Polish high-quality products enter the Chinese market more quickly, and let Chinese manufacturing serve the Polish economy more efficiently, achieving true mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.