Delivery of cargo on platforms by rail from China to Tajikistan

Platforms are one of the transport options for shipping by rail. Today we will talk about the types of platforms, their suitability, and how you can quickly find affordable carriers using this transport.

Transportation on railway platforms

Delivery of cargo on platforms from China to Tajikistan is a convenient way to transport various goods that cannot be delivered by truck.

The platform is ideal for large, bulky, and long goods. These can include various construction materials, timber, vehicles, and more.

To ensure the safety of the cargo during transit, special placement and securing methods are used on the platforms. The transport company arranges everything in accordance with international railway transport regulations. When discussing the deal with the carrier, you can find out the cost of transportation from China to Tajikistan on the platform in advance, as the price will be slightly higher than for flatcars. Platforms are also used for transporting containers from 20 to 40 feet, and for their safe securing, fitting supports are used.

Types of platforms

1. Platform No. 13-401. Suitable for tanks and containers. It has a carrying capacity of 72 tons. Its area is 36.8 square meters.
2. Platform No. 13-N451. Used for the delivery of tracked and wheeled machinery, as well as cargo that will not be damaged by rain or snow. Rated for 63 tons, area — 36.8 square meters.
3. Model No. 13-435. It can transport transformers. Rated for 93 tons, volume is 19 cubic meters.
4. No. 13-470. It delivers large containers weighing from ten to thirty tons. Rated for 60 tons of carrying capacity, area 46 m².
5. No. 13-935. Suitable for containers, wheeled vehicles, and cargo that is not damaged by precipitation. The carrying capacity of the model is 73 tons, and its area is 54 m².
6. No. 23-4000. Suitable if you need rail cargo transportation of timber from China to Tajikistan. It can deliver timber lengths of 4.5-20.5 meters. Its parameters are 56 tons of cargo lift, or 34 tons of tare weight.
7. Model for wheel pairs. Seventy tons of carrying capacity, 24 tons of tare weight, dimensions: 13.4 by 2.87 meters. No sides.

Convenient way to find a carrier on our freight exchange

To quickly find a transport company for cargo transportation on platforms from China to Tajikistan, use the free services of our website. Without any payments, offers from hundreds of carriers in various directions are available in open access. Go to the rail transport section and select ads for providing transport in the direction of China-Tajikistan. Sort them by cities and dates, and also select the type of transport — platforms. The ads will indicate prices, among which you can choose the best.

Also, on our website, you can submit your ad by filling in the fields "Countries", "Cities", specifying the required dates, type and volume of cargo, as well as the cost. Carriers will see it and call you to negotiate the deal, and you just need to choose the optimal offer.