Rail transport of containers across Russia

Want to know how to transport cargo to another city in Russia via RZD and why it is beneficial? Then read our material! We will also leave instructions on how to find a carrier with the best conditions on our freight exchange Com-stil.

Why you should prefer rail transport

This type of transport is often chosen for delivering goods across Russia, as it has many advantages over road transport.

• First of all — it’s the price. It is much lower than if you negotiated transportation by a truck or other road transport.
• Also, vehicles often break down on the road, get delayed due to traffic jams or accidents, while trains always arrive on time.
• On the road, goods can be damaged even due to sudden braking of the vehicle, while in a train, they are securely fastened in specially equipped containers.
• Not all goods can be transported by road, while in rail transport there is specially designated transport for all types of cargo.
• The capacity of vehicles does not always allow for the transportation of oversized cargo, while rail transport across Russia provides the opportunity to successfully solve this issue.

Factors affecting the price of rail transport

The final cost is influenced by criteria such as:

1. The type of cargo you need to send and deliver.
2. Its volume.
3. The need for special transport or containers.
4. The length of the route.
5. The availability of additional services (for example: armed escort for valuable goods).
6. The prices for services set by the carrier you choose.

You can calculate and find out the cost in advance. After signing the contract, there should be no hidden fees, so read the documents you are going to sign carefully.

What transport is used for rail delivery of goods across Russia

Depending on the type and volume of the cargo being transported, one of the following types of transport may be used:

• wagon;
• flat wagon;
• platform;
• container;
• hopper car;
• tank;
• special transport (reefer, containers of non-standard sizes, etc.).

What goods are transported by rail

Previously, cargo transport via rail across Russia was mainly used in industry. It was used to transport coal, firewood, grain, gravel, and similar items. Today, due to the increasing profitability of this method, any goods are transported by rail: machinery, clothing, food — anything. However, if your cargo is small, renting an entire container or wagon does not make sense. In this case, it is better to look for rail transport of groupage cargo across Russia.

Easy search for carriers across Russia on com-stil.com

To save time, use our service to find a transport company. Moreover, a wide selection of offers will help you not to agree to any proposed price, but to choose the most advantageous one.

Submit your ad in the "Cargo" section by filling out all the fields about the transported goods, required dates, distance, and the desired cost. Leave your contact information so that carriers can get in touch with you.

You can also search for interesting offers in the "Transport" section. Don’t forget that you need "Rail cargo transport". This category can be found in the menu on the right.