In today's world of distance no longer have such an important as 50 years ago.Cars from Germany mini excavator from England, the US tractor and bulldozer from Japan have long been working on the same site in St. Petersburg.Driving the car is supplied "on the flow" and self-propelled machinery service - just a regular transport service.In this article, we consider this type of transport services such as rail transportation machinery, industrial equipment, and oversized.
Rail transport is provided:
- in large containers;
- on specialized platforms (large tonnage and cargo platforms are perfectly suited for the transport of construction equipment);
- conventional universal wagons;
- in covered wagons;
- in gondolas (only bulk cargo);
- in postal and baggage cars;
- in tanks (only liquid cargoes);
- on avtovoznyh platforms.
Transportation machinery (such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders) and equipment (rigs svaeboi, machines and spare parts) for the railway is carried out mainly on the platforms, at least - in large containers (that is, as a rule, to mini-excavators, attachments and parts for machine tools).
Transportation by train is a very common form of transportation service, so many shipping companies to deliver the right offer vehicles by rail , without considering other options.However, before to agree on transportation by rail is to get acquainted with the main advantages and disadvantages of this type of transport.
advantages of rail transportation:
- course, the main advantage of transport by rail is the ability to transport large volumes over long distances;
- developed railway network allows to deliver cargo to almost any point of not only Russia but the whole world .
- One of the important advantages of the rail network is the fact that large industrial and agricultural enterprises often paved driveways leading directly to the territory, which greatly facilitates the delivery of oversized machines and self-propelled machinery;
- Railway - the only way to deliver cargo to the Far North.
- high load capacity allows cars to carry more cargo in one unit of rolling stock, which saves not only financial but also temporary resources.
- dimensions allow the movement of cars on the w / d of bulky and oversized cargo as piling and drilling rigs, mining machinery, agricultural machinery, in the same format with the conventional technique.This is especially advantageous in the formation of the fleet with "zero" or to start a new plant.
- versatility rail transport makes it indispensable in the acquisition of a new business or opening a new shop, since the combination in one part of cars of different types allows you to bring to the workplace machinery, processing equipment, special equipment and attachments along with the raw material for the production of instant playback.In fact, by rail can be carried out one-time transportation of the whole plant.
- A very important point is the high degree of cargo safety during transportation w / d transportation.And it's not just about the physical safety of fragile goods, which provides a rigid construction of wagons, special fastening systems on platforms and minimal shaking while driving.When transporting by rail ensures maximum safety of material assets due to the fact that the compounds are constantly moving on insulated blade, non-urban coaches cream, and often accompanied by a professional cargo security.
- Another significant advantage of transport by train is the independence of the railway on the climatic conditions, which allows for rail traffic at any time of year, regardless of seasonal changes.
- uninterrupted operation of rail transport - a very important factor that helps to make a choice in favor of transport by train.A complex network of railways - a highly organized transport system with clear and unchanged timetable that ensures delivery of the goods on time.
Why transported by train is cheaper?
It should be understood that the cost of rail freight at all of the above is relatively low.Reducing the cost of a number of factors:
- load, which is defined oversize for trucking, may be dimensional transport by rail.
- dimensions allow to transport rail transport equipment without breaking it, excluding the costs of dismantling \ assembly.
- size will make it possible to transport large quantities of goods, which greatly reduces the time required.
- Feature rail traffic reduces to zero virtually any fluctuations during the movement that allows you to carry on the railway fragile and precision equipment.
- safety rail - is also a significant factor, especially when transporting expensive equipment over long distances
But, of course, there are a number of disadvantages rail transportation, which is also worth mentioning.
- terms.Of course, shipping by rail takes much longer than the service road and, especially air transport.
- need to organize multimodal transportation.In spite of the extensive network of railways, this type of transport virtually eliminates delivery in the "door to door".
Thus, rail transport is still far more advantages than disadvantages.Of course, the use of this type of transport is better suited for large quantities of goods or delivery of oversized machinery.However, experienced logistics will always be able to make optimal delivery scheme, even for small orders.
