Cargo transportation
International rail transportation of goods
A reliable solution for delivering goods to Europe, China and the CIS countries. We guarantee the safety of your goods and regular shipments strictly on schedule.
- Wide selection of routes and types of transportation, full support at every stage
- Complete solutions: transportation insurance, professional loading and unloading services
- In one place: from delivery of consolidated cargo to legal support of foreign trade activities
Our directions
Why choose international rail transport
Russian railways are a powerful transport system with a length of 122,000 km, which combines reliability, predictability and favorable tariffs. Unlike other types of transport, trains operate strictly on schedule in any weather, guaranteeing the safety and timely delivery of your goods.
Kardinal Group offers fast and safe rail transportation services throughout Russia, the CIS, Europe and Asia. Our key indicators:
- More than 14 years of experience in organizing railway logistics
- More than 200 monthly shipments without delays
- Own wagons and containers - a guarantee of transport availability
- Reducing transportation costs by 10–30% compared to road transport
- Cargo insurance at all stages.
We provide international transportation of goods by rail:
- Using containers (20’ (pair only)/40’/45’, refrigerated containers)
- Tanks (liquid cargo, chemical products)
- Gondola cars and platforms (for heavy and oversized cargo)
- Refrigerated transport (temperature control)
- Dangerous goods (in compliance with all regulations)
Kardinal Group covers key areas for railway transportation:
- Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok
International destinations:
- CIS: Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan
- Asia: China, Mongolia
Kardinal Group offers the following types of shipments for your needs:
- Container trains - delivery speed is 600–800 kilometers per day without reorganizing the train along the route.
- Wagon shipments - delivery speed is 300–400 kilometers per day, with train reorganization at intermediate stations. You can select any valid destination station.
The average delivery time depending on the route is:
- China - Russia (western part of the Russian Federation): 18–21 days
- Vladivostok - Moscow: 14–16 days
At Kardinal Group we offer flexible prices depending on the volume and route. We work directly with train operators, so we offer competitive conditions without intermediaries. We will calculate for you the exact price of railway transportation for 1 day.
Kardinal Group of Companies takes care of all the complexities of organizing international rail transportation so that you can be confident in the timely and safe delivery of your goods. Entrust transportation services to professionals - and focus on developing your business!
- Constant exits and low prices due to a direct contract with the railway carrier
- Sending consolidated cargo and stable transit time - 20 days
- Support and preparation of documents at each stage of transportation
Benefits of working with us
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Flexible logistics solutions: individual selection of route and type of transportation
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Own logistics partners in China and Europe
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Prompt supply of rolling stock and containers
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Full support at all stages - from preparing documents to tracking cargo in transit
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Transparent tariffs and clear payment scheme
What kind of cargo do we transport?
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We organize delivery of various types of cargo
- Industrial equipment
How we work
- Application
You leave a request on the website or contact the manager
- Cost calculation
We offer the optimal route taking into account deadlines and budget
- Agreement and registration
We sign the contract, prepare documents
- Shipment and delivery
We control the process at all stages
- Receipt
We deliver the cargo safe and sound
Frequently asked questions and their answers
Delivery times by railway transport
Sending cargo by direct railway shipment (container or groupage cargo) takes from 30 to 40 days.
The deadlines are provided taking into account the delivery and customs clearance of cargo from the supplier’s warehouse to the destination point.
What are the features of international railway cargo transportation?
This type of transport is optimal for transporting consolidated goods.
Key stages:
- Receiving orders, forming batches. Applications are accepted quickly and distributed among the cars.
- Performing consolidation in the warehouse. This stage is not always performed by manufacturing factories or sellers of goods.
- Processing of batches in the warehouse. Specialists do the packaging. All warehouse processes are intelligently structured to minimize costs and reduce delivery time. For this purpose, marking systems and cargo scanning using modern software are used.
- Formation of consignments of consolidated cargo depending on the direction and construction of the optimal route to reduce delivery times.
- Preparation of accompanying documentation, sales receipts, filling out customs declarations.
- Delivery of cargo to a temporary storage warehouse or to the consignee's point. Customers can independently pick up the goods from the terminal or order delivery to their address.
What are the main advantages of rail freight transportation compared to road freight?
Rail transport offers several key benefits, including:
- Savings: Transporting large volumes of cargo over long distances using rail transport is often more profitable than road transport.
- Environmentally friendly: Rail transport emits significantly less carbon emissions per tonne of cargo compared to cars, making it a greener option.
- Reliability and safety: Rail transport is less subject to traffic jams and delays, which ensures more stable delivery times.
How is cargo tracked during transportation?
We provide our clients with the ability to track cargo in real time using modern technology. Once your shipment has been shipped, you will receive a unique tracking number that can be used to access our online platform. On it you can see the current location of your cargo, estimated time of arrival and delivery status.
What are the delivery times for cargo in various directions?
Delivery times depend on several factors, including distance, type of cargo and route. On average, domestic shipping takes 3 to 10 days, while international shipping can take 7 to 20 days. We offer individual delivery time estimates when placing an order so that our customers have a clear idea of the arrival time of their cargo.
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Tell us what you need to bring - we will offer a solution
You can send a minimum of data. If something is missing, the manager will tell you what to request from the supplier and prepare delivery options.
- We check the inputWhat the goods are, from where to where, which documents you already have.
- Documents and customsHS code, duties, permits and risks.
- Route and cost2–3 options: faster, cheaper, optimal.
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