Railway freight

The rail freight market is consistently characterized by high demand regardless of the market situation. The stability and positive dynamics of this segment is due to the specifics of rail transport. It is distinguished by its high load carrying capacity, high speed of movement, ensures maximum safety of the transported cargo. AsstrA helps its Clients to take full advantage of rail freight in Russia and international rail freight. Our employees analyze the needs of the client and the characteristics of the goods, make up the optimal delivery route and calculate the cost. AsstrA organizes the transportation of any goods in strict accordance with established deadlines, regardless of the geography of transportation. Thanks to close cooperation with reliable Partners, we manage to pursue a flexible pricing policy and maintain a high level of service.

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TYPES OF CARGO

Almost all cargoes are accepted for carriage by rail, including:
Item goods. Loading is carried out mechanically or manually; closed containers and wagons are used for transportation.
Oversized and heavy goods. Loading is carried out by a crane; open wagons, conveyors or platforms are used for transportation.
Bulk and bulk cargoes. Loading is carried out without fixing and stowage; adapted rolling stock is used for transportation.
Transportation of dangerous goods by rail is carried out in accordance with special rules (labeling, packaging, safety signs) and using certain containers depending on the hazard class to which the cargo belongs. Our company ensures safe and fast delivery based on the properties of a particular product.

OUR OPPORTUNITIES

Maintaining a certain temperature regime in the process of rail transportation through the use of thermoses, isotherms and refrigerators.
Transportation of cars, machinery and equipment, as well as rail transportation of oversized cargo in adapted wagons.
Transportation of perishable goods by rail.
Transportation of bulk lightweight cargo in excess of 120 m3.
The use of accelerated trains and the transportation of goods over long distances at increased "passenger speed".

RULES / DOCUMENTS

Railway freight is an object of comprehensive legal regulation. The rules for the carriage of goods by rail in different countries take into account the technical features of the railway network of a particular region, therefore the list of sources of legal regulation is extremely diverse. For Russia, the Convention on International Carriage by Rail (COTIF), the Agreement on International Carriage of Goods by Rail (SMGS), a number of acts adopted within the framework of the CIS, as well as bilateral international treaties on direct rail services are legally binding. Our company monitors compliance with all relevant rules in the planning, as well as the organization of rail transport.