Multimodal container transportation
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Multimodal container transportation is used on long routes or for the delivery of goods to hard-to-reach regions. It involves from 2 types of transport, but more often 3. Such complex logistics requires a careful approach to the construction of the route, execution of road documents and contracts.
The company "SN Container" is ready to provide you services of multimodal cargo transportation in a short period of time. Our advantages:
- we will transport containers by the most favourable route for you;
- guarantee of safety of goods - we select containers that are suitable for the type and size of cargo;
- delivery to the cargo terminals within your city or «to the door».
We use 20 and 40 ft containers for cargo transportation. High Cube containers are available - their height is increased by 1 ft. Prices for transportation are dependent on the number of vehicles involved, its type, and also the type and size of the cargo. If you need advice on terms, payment or documents, please call us on the given phone number.
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Question-answer
Of all types of transportations, including international, transporting goods using a container is considered the most reliable. The cargo is loaded into the container, fastened there and then unloaded only at the point of unloading. Unsealing takes place at the point of arrival, so the possibility of cargo theft or damage is minimized.
The cost of transportation is calculated individually based on the type of container, weight of the cargo, point of departure and destination, and also depends on the delivery conditions.
Yes, we can transport dangerous cargo depending on its hazard class. For checking the acceptance of the cargo for carriage we will need a cargo passport (MSDS) and the HS code.
Yes, depending on your request we will find the optimal transport and equipment for the transport of oversized cargo.
Yes, we transport cargo in a refrigerated container that have a refrigeration unitall along the way.
Depending on the load of ports and terminals, we choose the optimal solution in terms of cost and delivery time. The most common shipping routes are:
- Sea + railway via the Far East
- Sea + rail/road via St. Petersburg/Novorossiysk
- Direct railway via land border crossings
- Direct road transportation
The transportation time of your cargo depends on the points of departure and destination, and also on the chosen transport route. Average transit time from China to Moscow:
- Sea + railway via Far East 30-35 days
- Sea + rail/road via St. Petersburg/Novorossiysk 40-45 days
- Direct railway via land border crossings 20-25 days
- Direct road transportation 8-15 days
Yes, at the customer's request we insure the cargo.
Standard payment terms for transport organization:
- Freight - on the date of the bill of lading or on arrival of the cargo at the Port of transshipment.
- Railway - upon departure of the cargo by railway.
- Truck (last mile) - upon the fact of delivery of the cargo to the client's warehouse.
- We can also arrange individual payment terms.
Of course! We will send you regular tracking information about the location of your shipment from the start of the transportation.
