Train Freight

Rail transportation is a reliable and cost-effective way to transport goods over long distances. They are especially relevant for international trade and multimodal transportation.

Advantages of rail transportation
- Cost-effectiveness – cheaper than air and road transportation for large volumes.
- Large load capacity – transportation of heavy and oversized cargo.
- Stability – minimal dependence on weather conditions and traffic jams.
- Safety – low level of cargo loss and damage.
- Environmental friendliness – lower CO₂ emissions compared to road transport.

Main types of rail cargo
- Container cargo – transportation in 20- and 40-foot containers.
- Oversized and heavy cargo – machine tools, industrial equipment.
- Bulk cargo – coal, ore, grain, cement.
- Liquid cargo – oil, gas, chemicals, liquid products.
- General cargo – consumer goods, household appliances, building materials.

Stages of rail transportation
- Booking of rolling stock – selection of containers, wagons or platforms.
- Delivery of cargo to the departure station – by road or sea transport.
- Customs clearance and preparation of documents.
- Loading and transportation – control of movement along the route.
- Unloading at the destination station and delivery to the customer.

How to optimize rail transportation?
- Select optimal routes – reduction of delivery times.
- Use multimodal schemes - rail + road transport.
- Consolidate cargo - combine several deliveries into one train.
- Automate processes - digital accounting and online tracking of cargo.
- Take into account local customs and logistics features.