02 / RAIL FREIGHT
Rail freight. Keep the whole route connected.
Plan the line-haul and the terminal connections together. Rail works best when the cargo, departure window and onward delivery belong to the same plan.
SERVICE / ROUTE-SPECIFIC OPTIONS
HAND-OFFS
Collection
Rail corridor
Delivery
A corridor is only part of the journey.
Look beyond the train movement. Collection, terminal handling, documentation and the final delivery appointment shape the full door-to-door picture.
01
Regular container flows
Explore a repeatable rail-led plan for containerised freight with a known origin, destination and planning window.
02
Planned replenishment
Compare the complete transit and handling requirements against inventory needs, rather than choosing on the line-haul time alone.
03
Multimodal connections
Bring road legs and terminal transfers into view alongside the rail booking, with ownership of each hand-off.
From enquiry to a clear plan.
A shared sequence makes the assumptions visible before a booking is confirmed.
STEP 01
Check the fit
Review the commodity, container or loading requirements, origin, destination and required dates.
STEP 02
Connect the terminals
Map the first and last mile, terminal cut-offs and documentation responsibilities.
STEP 03
Review alternatives
Compare available routes and fallback options, then confirm capacity, terms and the complete schedule.
A few useful answers.
Start here, then bring the specifics of your shipment to the planning conversation.
Does rail include first and last mile?
Those legs should be discussed as part of the overall route. The proposal can identify where road collection, terminal handling and final delivery sit in the plan.
Can every type of cargo travel by rail?
Suitability depends on the commodity, packaging, equipment and route requirements. Share the cargo details so the relevant restrictions and options can be assessed.
How should I compare rail with sea or road?
Compare the complete journey: collection, transfers, available departures, documents, delivery needs and the commercial terms of each proposed option.
Keep the other modes in view.
A different leg may call for a different mode. Explore the options alongside the complete journey.