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Rail Transportation of Tank Containers

Rail Transportation of Tank Containers

Railway Logistics Service provides international rail transportation of liquid bulk cargo in ISO tank containers. We organize both one-way shipments and round-trip transportation with the return of empty containers.

Our experienced team manages every stage of the logistics process, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery across Europe, the Baltic States, Central Asia, and other international destinations.

Our Services

We offer a complete range of logistics solutions, including:

  • Sea freight coordination

  • Acceptance of tank containers at seaports and railway terminals

  • End-to-end rail transportation management

  • Supply of ISO tank containers

  • Provision of heavy-duty rail platforms

  • Preparation of the complete railway documentation package

  • Customs clearance at border stations

  • Payment of railway tariffs throughout the entire route

  • Payment of shipping line and terminal charges

  • Cargo inspection services

  • Cargo insurance

  • Daily shipment tracking and status updates

  • Tank container cleaning and preparation when required

 

Types of Tank Containers

We organize transportation of all standard ISO tank container types suitable for rail transport, including:

  • 20 ft ISO Tank Containers

  • 23 ft Swap Body Tank Containers

  • 30 ft Tank Containers

 

Empty Container Logistics

In addition to loaded shipments, we arrange:

  • Return of empty tank containers after unloading

  • Repositioning of empty containers according to the owner’s instructions

  • Delivery of empty containers for new export cargo loading

  • Transportation of empty containers to cleaning and maintenance facilities

 

Extensive Tank Container Network

Railway Logistics Service cooperates with leading tank container operators, leasing companies, and equipment owners. This enables us to offer flexible equipment availability and competitive transportation rates tailored to our customers’ requirements.

Safe and Efficient Transportation

Rail transport in tank containers is one of the safest and most economical solutions for transporting liquid cargo over long distances. It minimizes cargo handling, reduces the risk of contamination, and allows seamless multimodal transportation by rail and sea.

We organize transportation of a wide range of liquid products, including:

  • Chemicals

  • Petrochemical products

  • Food-grade liquids

  • Industrial oils

  • Solvents

  • Fertilizers

  • Dangerous goods, including ADR/RID Classes 2 and 3

  • Other bulk liquid cargo suitable for ISO tank containers

 

Why Choose Railway Logistics Service

  • International rail logistics expertise

  • Complete door-to-door transport management

  • Competitive freight rates

  • Reliable network of railway operators and terminals

  • Daily cargo tracking

  • Flexible logistics solutions for every shipment

  • Dedicated customer support throughout the transportation process

 

Contact our logistics specialists to receive a customized transportation solution and a competitive quotation for your tank container shipment.

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Railway Logistics Service SIA

Piedrujas str. 11

Riga, LV-1073, Latvia

Reg.Nr. 40003907460

VAT Nr. LV40003907460

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