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About the company
Our permanent clients are the largest companies of Ukraine and abroad.
The Neolit Logistics group of companies has been working on the market of domestic and international freight transportation for more than 16 years and today is one of the leading companies in the logistics market of Ukraine.
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Transportation of bulk cargoes by railcars in Ukraine occupies about 80% of the total volume of freight transportation by rail, both inside and outside the country. This is explained not only by the extensive network of railroads and a wide variety of types of freight rolling stock, but also by the possibility of simultaneous transportation of batches of raw materials, goods or other types of products in very large volumes. In addition, rail freight transportation is characterized by a fairly high speed of transportation, little dependence on the influence of negative climatic factors. But to load and unload cargoes without delays, and their delivery was carried out on time strictly according to schedule, it is recommended to use the services of a reliable operator-cargo carrier.
Neolit Logistics” transportation and logistics company, founded more than 15 years ago, has gained a great practical experience of successful rail freight transportation, including various kinds of bulk cargoes.
For many companies and enterprises transportation of bulk cargoes by rail is one of the basic stages that ensure the normal operation of their core business. For example, the construction industry and road works cannot do without timely and regular deliveries of cement, crushed stone, sand and other bulk construction materials. Also bulk wagons are required throughout the year by farms and agricultural enterprises for transportation of grain and oilseeds.
Types of Bulk Cargoes Transported by Railway Transportation
Under the concept of bulk cargo is usually understood raw materials, products and other substances, the transportation of which is carried out without containers, in bulk. Such cargoes can be crumbly during transportation, but also often have the property of sticking together. In addition, many of them have the following features:
High level of heat dissipation.
Excessive friability.
The possibility of noticeable shrinkage and compaction.
Heating during transportation and storage.
Rapid saturation with moisture.
This type of cargo can spill out of the freight car, either when loaded at an incline, or under the influence of strong air currents. Therefore, during loading and unloading operations must pay special attention to their proper conduct. Also, some types of bulk solids have such abilities as oxidation, change of aggregate state, flammability and even explosiveness. This also needs to be taken into account during loading and unloading, as well as during transportation.
Depending on the physical and chemical properties, bulk cargo is divided into 2 groups:
Bulk. Unloading of such cargoes can be carried out without outside assistance. These are food products – wheat, barley, corn and even flour. Industrial products – coal, cement, crushed stone, sand and mineral fertilizers.
Bulk. Wagons are unloaded using special loading and unloading equipment. For example, gourds, some types of vegetables and other agricultural products. If we talk about industrial cargo, it can be fuel briquettes (peat), scrap metal and much more.
According to their purpose, bulk cargoes are conditionally divided into three types – construction, food and non-food. Many of them require special conditions for transportation. For example, grain crops need protection from precipitation, so they are transported in hermetically sealed freight cars.
The appropriate type of rolling stock is selected in full compliance with the requirements for preserving the quality of transported products.
Types of railroad bulk wagons
Railway transportation of bulk cargoes is carried out using the following types of freight rolling stock:
Covered. It is used for delivery of goods that need protection from weather precipitation. Loading and unloading can be carried out both with the help of special equipment and manually.
Semi Wagon. This type of freight car is characterized by the absence of a roof and is used for products and raw materials that do not need protection from precipitation. Loading is carried out by mechanized method from the top. Unloading can be carried out either through side doors or through lower hinged hatches, the covers of which occupy most of the floor area of the cargo compartment.
Hopper. A freight car with a body in the form of a tilted cone (funnel) with hatches located at the bottom, at the opening of which the bulk cargo is unloaded by itself under the action of its own weight. There are two main types of hoppers – open and closed. Open hoppers are used for bulk cargoes that do not need protection from weather precipitation. Closed hoppers are mainly used for transportation of grain crops and cement. It should be understood that a grain hopper and a cement hopper are different types of rolling stock.
Dumpcar (dump wagon). It is an open platform-body equipped with a device for mechanical unloading of bulk goods. It can be crushed stone, large pieces of rock, ore, coal, etc. Depending on the dump truck model, unloading can be one-way or two-way.
Transportation of bulk cargoes of a specific nature by rail is carried out by hopper-type freight cars with several separate containers.
Peculiarities of bulk cargo transportation by rail
To the rolling stock for a number of types of bulk goods, especially food group, there are special requirements and conditions for compliance with sanitary and epidemiological standards. Here are some of them:
Wagons for loading are delivered in technically sound condition.
Tightness of closed hopper hoppers.
Cleaning and degassing of grain cars before loading.
If necessary, it is possible to cover bulk cargo in an open hopper or gondola car with a canopy or tent.
Application of special markings, signs and inscriptions on wagons with dangerous goods.
In addition to complying with the rules and requirements for transportation of bulk cargo, Neolit Logistics also provides insurance for it.
Reasons to choose Neolit Logistics transportation and logistics company
Using the services of Neolit Logistics’ team of professionals, you can order any type of freight cars for transportation of bulk cargo. The number of rolling stock units can vary from one to several dozens. Transportation of bulk cargoes by rail in Ukraine and beyond in cooperation with our company attracts customers by the following factors:
Reasonable price of services. This criterion is crucial for many customers. We offer a transparent calculation of the cost, which takes into account the length of the route, the specifics of transportation, characteristics of the cargo, its quantity and volume.
Quickness of delivery. The movement of rail transport is carried out with minimal losses on the way, as it almost does not depend on weather conditions. Freight trains go at high speed, are not delayed on the way due to traffic jams and breakdowns.
Ensuring reliability and safety of delivery of bulk cargoes of any kind. Extensive nomenclature of types of freight bulk wagons allows to provide delivery of bulk cargoes in any volume by wagon norms, both in Ukraine and abroad.
Neolit Logistics” company provides fast delivery of bulk cargoes by rail, without downtime and delays on the route, without cargo damage and violation of terms.
