Railway transportation of goods. Advantages and disadvantages
Rail transportation of goods with the help of the CLS logistics company is one of the convenient and inexpensive ways to deliver goods in a short time. As a rule, containers, platforms, covered and isothermal cars, and tank cars are used for the transportation of goods by railway.
CLS services in railway transportation
- A full range of services from the established railway route of cargo delivery;
- Assistance to customers, registration of transport documents, warehouse services;
- Delivery of goods to the station of departure;
- Supervision and control of loading at the departure station.
Types of cargo transported by railway
- Packaged goods – cargo with mechanized or manual loading mode. Delivery to containers or covered wagons.
- Heavy and oversized cargo – transportation on platforms, conveyors or half wagons
- Bulk goods – delivery of a single load by specialized rolling stock or ordinary half-cars.
- Cargoes that require a certain temperature are transported in thermoses and isothermal wagons in warehouse of refrigerated sections.
Advantages of freight rail transportation in Ukraine and the world
- Possibility of one-time transportation of large lots;
- Lower fuel consumption makes rail transport more environmentally friendly than road transport;
- Low price of freight transportation by rail over long distances;
- Well-organized freight rail transport across Europe, ensuring accurate delivery rates;
- The delivery time is not affected by traffic jams and weather conditions;
- Railway transport is the safest way to transport goods by land.
Disadvantages of rail transportation in Ukraine and abroad
- Rail transportation cannot be completely door-to-door because for reaching the delivery address requires integration with another service;
- Roads for transportation over short distances;
- Low flexibility due to strict routes and schedules;
- Border stations may cause delays as there is usually a changeover train driver
Railway transportation of goods – price
The cost of the railway transportation service depends on the details of the cargo (dimensions, weight and type of shipments), the point of departure and the destination. As train traffic is limited to freight rail corridors, this service is usually combined with road transport to provide a link between the station and the destination. If you want to know how much international rail transportation of your cargo will cost, contact our specialists. We’ll match you with the right offer for your rail transportation needs in no time.
How to order international rail cargo transportation from CLS?
We organize freight rail transportation in Ukraine and anywhere in the world based on individual orders. Send us your delivery requirements and our experts will prepare a customized offer based on your needs.
