Overland Transportation
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Overland Transportation
Overland transportation is a combination of two means of transport: truck transport and rail transport. These two sectors are sometimes competitors and sometimes allies, and transport similar or very different kinds of goods. Truck transportation is the form of road transport mostly used in all countries.
Both means have their strengths and weaknesses. Truck transport is less expensive, yet more polluting than rail transport. The latter is better-suited to non-bulk, light or disparate deliveries.
The rail industry has developed new levels of efficiency, economy, and sustainability which can translate directly to your own supply chain – with the help of Logistics Arham. Our relationships with rail operators, coupled with our expertise in rail and intermodal freight movement, mean we can offer highly effective rail-based transportation solutions. All backed up by our supporting services, which include:
- Customs clearance services
- Terminal handling charges and logistics
- Inland distribution and inland freight services
- Final mile delivery
- Consultancy services, to help you develop the most efficient, cost-effective intermodal transportation network, domestic or cross-border
Each product type has its own truck best suited for delivery:
- Dry goods such as steel, coal, grain, etc.
- Hazardous goods: fuel, chemicals, petrol, etc.
- Liquids: water, milk, oils, drinks, etc.
- Bulk products;
- Heavy freight: boats, plane parts, mechanical and industrial components.
Overland transportation is done by rail has some special features:
- Rail transport rather focuses on transporting extremely large quantities of high-volume and/or heavy goods.
- Choosing this kind of transport is relevant for train-truck or waterway-rail combinations when large volumes are at play.
- To be profitable, the train must be full both on the way to and from the delivery point.