RAIL FREIGHT

Rail transport is ideal when:

• You need to ship large or heavy volumes of goods economically

• The delivery time is flexible compared to air freight

• Long distances must be covered, either domestically or internationally

Rail freight is particularly suitable for:

• Raw materials: coal, metals, timber, petroleum products

• Bulk goods: grain, fertilizer, cement

• High-volume consumer products: clothing, food, electronics

• Oversized items: machinery, vehicles, construction materials

• Cost-efficiency for large shipments: It can be more economical than road or air transport

• Environmentally friendly: Lower carbon emissions compared to road or air freight

• High capacity: A single train can transport large volumes of cargo in one trip

Rail transport may be less suitable when:

• You're shipping small quantities that don’t fill at least one railcar

• The destination is far from any rail network, requiring substantial road delivery at either end

• The goods are time-sensitive, as rail is typically slower than air or road transport

Rail transport generally follows these steps:

1. Pickup and loading of the goods into railcars

2. Transport via a predetermined route

3. Unloading at the destination, followed by onward delivery if necessary

DTD Express manages the entire process, so all you need to do is hand over your goods.

• Boxcars: For general cargo

• Refrigerated wagons: For temperature-sensitive goods

• Tank cars: For transporting liquids like oil or chemicals

• Open wagons: For oversized items such as machinery or construction materials

Customs procedures are similar to those for sea or road transport and include:

• Preparation of documentation (invoices, waybills, permits)

• Assessment and inspection of goods by customs authorities

• Payment of duties and taxes

The experienced team at DTD Express ensures a smooth customs process.

Rail transport is highly secure because:

• Rail networks are less congested than roads, reducing the risk of accidents

• Goods are less exposed to external factors such as weather or theft

• Advanced tracking systems provide continuous cargo monitoring