RAIL TRANSPORT

Strategic, safe, and cost-effective cargo movement across Europe, the CIS, and Asia.

AsstrA delivers comprehensive rail freight solutions designed to keep your cargo moving smoothly across borders. With our operational expertise across key Eurasian routes, we support scalable transport for all types of cargo, from industrial equipment and liquids to bulk and containerized goods.

Whether you need wagon-load shipments, container logistics, or complex project support, AsstrA ensures smooth coordination, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end visibility at every stage.

WHY CHOOSE RAIL FREIGHT?

Rail freight offers several strategic advantages over other modes of transport:

▪ Cost-effectiveness for long-distance, high-volume shipments

▪ Lower environmental impact than road and air freight

▪ Reliable operations regardless of season or weather

▪ Enhanced cargo security with reduced risk of theft or damage

▪ High load capacity, ideal for heavy or oversized goods

▪ Versatile with a wide range of specialized railcars and loading systems

ASSTRA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE

With 30 years of experience in international logistics and direct connections to major rail networks, AsstrA provides integrated rail logistics with full support:

▪ Door-to-door transport across Euro-Asian corridors

▪ Certified quality: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, GDP, and more

▪ Insurance through trusted European providers

▪ Expert documentation for oversize cargo, including route sketches and approvals

▪ Management of veterinary and phytosanitary certifications

▪ Local expertise paired with global contract options (Swiss headquarters or local offices)

▪ Long-term partnerships with national railways, including PKP (Poland), KZH (Kazakhstan), UZ (Ukraine), GR (Georgia), LG (Lithuania)

WHAT WE OFFER IN RAIL TRANSPORT

AsstrA provides customized rail logistics solutions for all types and volumes of cargo. Container are flexible and can transport a wide range of goods, including bulk materials, machinery, equipment, and pipes.

Carload (wagon) transport: This is ideal for large shipments, especially loose or bulk cargo. Depending on the railway region and availability of wagons, the load capacity of wagons can range from 60 to 72 tons or even higher. For 1520 mm gauge railways – the capacity is 66-72 tons, depending on the type of railway wagon. For project cargoes, we can use a Schnabel car with a capacity of up to 120 tons for various types

▪ Containerized rail transport: Suited for smaller or segmented loads. Containers can be easily transferred between rail, sea, and truck without unloading.

▪ Oversized cargo: Specialized railcars and documented handling of heavy lift or out-of-gauge freight.

▪ Groupage shipments: Consolidated cargo options, including frequent groupage rail routes from China to Central Asia and the European Union (EU).

▪ Fast container block trains: Pre-arranged routes with no intermediate sorting ensure the fastest and safest delivery of containerized goods.

▪ Transshipment services: Reloading between gauge networks (e.g., EU-CIS-China) and warehousing and customs zone solutions.

WHAT WE OFFER IN RAIL TRANSPORT

AsstrA provides customized rail logistics solutions for all types and volumes of cargo. Container are flexible and can transport a wide range of goods, including bulk materials, machinery, equipment, and pipes.

▪ Carload (wagon) transport: This is ideal for large shipments, especially loose or bulk cargo. Depending on the railway region and availability of wagons, the load capacity of wagons can range from 60 to 72 tons or even higher. For 1520 mm gauge railways – the capacity is 66-72 tons, depending on the type of railway wagon. For project cargoes, we can use a Schnabel car with a capacity of up to 120 tons for various types.

▪ Containerized rail transport: Suited for smaller or segmented loads. Containers can be easily transferred between rail, sea, and truck without unloading.

▪ Oversized cargo: Specialized railcars and documented handling of heavy lift or out-of-gauge freight.

▪ Groupage shipments: Consolidated cargo options, including frequent groupage rail routes from China to Central Asia and the European Union (EU).

▪ Fast container block trains: Pre-arranged routes with no intermediate sorting ensure the fastest and safest delivery of containerized goods.

▪ Transshipment services: Reloading between gauge networks (e.g., EU-CIS-China) and warehousing and customs zone solutions.

END-TO-END-SUPPORT

Our team manages the full logistics chain, from sourcing railcars to final-mile delivery. We also offer:

▪ Tariff optimization

▪ Direct billing
with rail operators

▪ Cargo insurance
and risk management

▪ Transshipment and storage
at key terminal hubs

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Rail freight is cost-efficient and reliable for long-distance and heavy cargo. It is faster than sea freight and more affordable than air freight.
Rail can accommodate bulk goods, liquids, oversized equipment, containerized shipments, and even dangerous goods.
No, rail is largely independent of weather and can operate year-round without major seasonal delays.
Yes. AsstrA operates Euro-Asian routes that link Europe, the CIS countries, and China.
Yes. With fewer handling points, rail is considered one of the safest modes of transportation for valuable or hazardous goods.