Advantages of Rail Transport – Efficiency, Eco-Friendliness, and Safety Over Long Distances
Rail transport is ideal for efficient, eco-friendly long-distance cargo transport.
With unique advantages, rail is increasingly chosen for large shipments and long routes.
High Efficiency Over Long Distances
Choosing rail means opting for a more economical and eco-friendly option than road transport, especially for long distances between loading and unloading points.
High Cargo Capacity
Freight trains can handle significantly larger loads than trucks, allowing you to move large volumes in a single shipment.
Eco-Friendliness
Rail transport emits far less CO2 per ton than road transport, making it a sustainable choice to reduce your carbon footprint.
Safety
Rail is known for safe transport, especially suitable for hazardous or heavy cargo, with lower accident risks during transit.
Types of Rail Freight – Flexibility and Efficiency for Every Industry
Rail offers a wide range of transport options tailored to industry and cargo specifications, providing reliable and cost-effective logistics solutions for bulk goods and international shipments.
Bulk Goods Transport
Ideal for industries like mining, agriculture, and energy. Move large quantities of coal, grain, or raw materials efficiently over long distances.
Multimodal (Container) Transport
Container transport facilitates easy transfer across rail, road, and sea, ensuring flexible movement across various systems.
Combined Transport
Primarily by rail, with final door-to-door delivery by truck, combining the strengths of both rail and road.
International Transport
Rail is popular across Europe and Asia, offering quick, efficient freight solutions on long routes like the New Silk Road.
Rail Transport Adapted to All Types of Cargo
Our flexible rail solutions allow for transporting various goods – from general cargo to oversized and hazardous loads, tailored to your needs.
General Cargo
Goods in pallets, bags, or packages, transported in covered wagons or containers for safe and efficient delivery.
Oversized Cargo
Specialized wagons ensure secure transport of large items, such as infrastructure components, machinery, and vehicles.
Ładunki kontenerowe
Standard containers for flexible, efficient multimodal transport, enabling easy transfer across rail, road, and sea.
Ładunki niebezpieczne
Chemicals, gases, or explosives are transported in full compliance with RID international safety regulations.
How Rail Transport Works with INF Shipping Solutions
STEP 1
Simple freight quotes and quick ordering
STEP 2
Convenient shipment management
STEP 3
Clear communication with our customer service team
STEP 4
Secure cargo clearance and transaction finalization
Transport and logistics services at the lowest price
Regain peace of mind regarding your goods’ transportation. We’ll handle the logistics, so you can focus on what matters – your business.
Other Types of Transport We Offer
We offer a full range of transport and logistics services.
Your satisfaction and satisfaction is our priority! You always know where your transport is and you have contact with a dedicated caregiver, and you can count on our support 24/7.
Sea Transport
Container and general cargo sea transport to over 100 countries, fully coordinated from loading at the origin port to unloading at the destination port.
Air Transport
A flexible, fast, and secure method of organizing transport, even for high-value goods. We operate both door-to-door and airport-to-airport.
Road Transport
Road transport across Europe, handling full containers and smaller shipments (FTL/LTL).
Rail Transport
Flexible transport service between Asia and Europe, from a single box to an entire train.
Frequently asked questions
What can be transported by rail?
What can be transported by rail?
Rail is versatile, handling bulk goods like coal, ores, grains; general cargo on pallets; containerized cargo for easy transfer; oversized items; and hazardous materials under RID safety standards.
What are the benefits of rail transport?
What are the benefits of rail transport?
Shorter transit times than sea, lower costs than air, eco-friendliness, price stability, and high safety standards make rail an ideal option for long-distance shipments.
What are the disadvantages of rail transport?
What are the disadvantages of rail transport?
Higher costs than sea, slower than air, potential delays at borders, and limitations on some goods (e.g., batteries, fireworks). Despite this, rail remains attractive for sustainable logistics.