Railroad freight transportation
04|09Railroad freight transportation is a reliable, economical and all-purpose way to deliver goods over long distances both within the country and abroad. They are especially in demand in international trade, transportation of large-tonnage and out of profile cargo, as well as in the transportation of raw materials and industrial products.
- large manufacturing and trading companies
- to exporters and importers of goods
- organizations that work with containers, and bulk cargo
- companies that supply goods over long-distance within the Russian Federation, the CIS, China and Europe
Advantages of railroad freight transportation:
The cost of shipping by rail is lower than by road, especially for large volumes.
Trains run on schedule regardless of the season and weather conditions.
One wagon can carry up to 68 tons of cargo, and the train can carry tens of thousands of tons.
Accidents and damage of the cargo risk is minimal on the railway.
Rail transport is one of the most environmentally friendly types of transportation.
The ability to transport cargo to remote regions, including areas that are difficult to reach by road.
Stages of railroad transportation:
Cargo characteristics analysis and selection of suitable type of carriage (platform, tank, gondola, container, etc.)
Preparation of transport, customs and accompanying documents, cargo insurance if needed.
Organization of delivery of rolling stock to the departure station, professional loading and cargo securing.
The cargo follows the approved route with the possibility of real-time tracking.
Prompt unloading, delivery of cargo to the receiver's warehouse or to the door if necessary.
Provision of accounting documents, confirmation of fulfillment of obligations.
