Geography of rail freight transportation
The geography of freight rail transportation is quite extensive. Popular destinations include: Belarus – Russia, China – Belarus.
In addition, goods are delivered from Belarus to CIS countries and Europe. Products are also delivered in the opposite direction.
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When do you order freight delivery by train?
- A large volume of goods must be delivered within the specified time.
Delivery should not depend on weather conditions, which are a hindrance for road and air transportation.
It is important to maintain the integrity of the products when transporting from geographically distant regions.Door-to-door delivery is optional. The customer wants to save money and use containerized rail freight transportation.
Advantages of cargo transportation by rail
Cargo owners use railroads not only because of the low price. The following advantages should also be noted.
Wagons have a large load capacity. One trip allows you to transport any batch of products.
By rail you can transport heavy and large-sized equipment, industrial machines, special equipment, machinery, metal structures, lumber.
Railroad transportation does not depend on climatic conditions and changeable weather. It travels at any temperature, in rain and blizzard.
One rolling stock can transport absolutely different cargoes: combines, tractors, rolled metal products, logs, fragile household appliances, grain and so on.
It is possible to organize any route, as the railroad connects major cities and seaports.
Shipment of cargo by railroad is a convenient procedure. For loading/unloading, it is possible to use additional equipment, which will allow safe and fast loading work.
Peculiarities of railroad forwarding
Transportation by train is organized in several ways. One customer can order the entire rolling stock along a certain route. If the train is ordered by several cargo owners, this method is called group transportation. The train will consist of several cars from different owners. It is also possible to order container transportation.
The choice of method of transportation depends on the volume of goods. And the greater its quantity, the more profitable it is to use the railroad for the cargo owner.
Different types of railcars are ordered for cargo delivery. These can be boxcars, refrigerators, platforms, hopper cars. The choice depends on the specifics of the product: loose, packed or requires compliance with the temperature regime. Containers are chosen for combined transportation.
Why choose AEROSTAR
- Turnkey international cargo transportation.
- Control, tracking of deliveries.
- Compilation of the optimal route, competent selection of the composition.
- Compliance with deadlines.
- Evaluation of cargo, insurance.
- Customs services: execution of documents, filling out declarations, customs carrier/agent.
- Professional consultation.
AEROSTAR Ltd. works within the framework of the legislation of the Republic of Belarus and international legal field. You can get detailed information by phone numbers or via feedback form.
