Transit cargo transportation
Transit container transportation is a key area of activity
for UTLC ERA. The company provides a comprehensive range
of transport and logistics services, being one of the largest fitting platform operators in the 1,520 mm gauge space.
The company's international transit corridors between China and Europe pass through the territories of Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus, from Dostyk and Altynkol border crossings (on the China — Kazakhstan border) to Bruzgi, Svisloch, Brest, and Kaliningrad border crossings (on the borders of Belarus, Russia, and Europe).
Cargo is transported to the border crossings
on China — Kazakhstan border by a Chinese carrier. At the border, transit containers are transferred to UTLC ERA service, where they are reloaded
onto the broad-gauge railway and sent towards the European Union border.
After the transit freight train arrives at Belarus — EU border
(at Bruzgi, Svisloch, or Brest border crossings) or in Kaliningrad,
the containers are taken over by a European carrier.
UTLC ERA service is integrated
into key
China – Europe – China routes
UTLC ERA rate for transit freight transportation includes
Provision of a container is not included
Railway tariff for transit of goods through Kazakhstan, Russian, and Belarusian railways.
Loading and unloading operations
at the departure station within UTLC ERA service.
at the departure station within UTLC ERA service.
Customs clearance services, including customs duties for customs declaration of goods using
a transit declaration.
a transit declaration.
Securing containers on the platform at the departure station
within UTLC ERA service.
within UTLC ERA service.
As per the carrier’s requirements
Charges for shift escort and cargo security.
In Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus, as per current rail cargo transportation rules
Organization of container repair
in case of malfunction.
in case of malfunction.
Provision of a fitting platform during transportation along the route, including three days from the moment the fitting platform arrives.
At the terminal station up until the client returns the empty fitting platform provided for the shipment to the route terminal station within UTLC ERA service in a technically sound and commercially usable state
Information support and customer service 24/7.
Advantages of working with UTLC ERA
Client trust
9 out of 10 containers on the East-West transport corridor in 2023 were serviced by the company.
Stability
Up to 25 trains are formed for dispatch daily.
DELIVERY SPEED
6 days — the average transit time between China/Kazakhstan border and Belarus/Europe border.
PRIORITY ON CLIENT INTERESTS
Personal manager, dispatching available 24/7.
INNOVATION
Optimization solutions and special conditions to reduce costs.
PAYMENT IN CONVENIENT CURRENCY
Ability to make payments in dollars, rubles, yuan, and tenge.
UTLC ERA serves as a technological and operational platform for testing the latest transportation and information
technologies for forming container trains on the China — Europe — China route, aiming to reduce costs and increase
transportation speed
Measures to reduce delivery time
ACCELERATION OF TRAIN MOVEMENTS
Pilots of accelerated trains are being moved to a regular schedule.
FORMATION OF EXTENDED CONTAINER TRAINS (XL TRAINS)
According to the company's estimates, this allows the optimization of up to 1,500 platforms per month. In 2023, 1543 XL trains were formed and dispatched (3-in-2 trains: 1,459, 4-in-3 trains: 84).
PROVIDING ROLLING STOCK FOR THE TRANSPORTATION PROCESS
Timely provision and optimization of fleet structure in conditions of increased market volatility, both in terms of transportation volumes and directions.
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INTERNATIONAL
TRANSIT ROUTES
TRANSIT ROUTES
To minimize the risk of train delays at borders due to increasing cargo volumes, several multimodal projects have been implemented. These routes pass through the port terminals of the Kaliningrad region and further use short-sea services (short-distance sea shipping) by liner shipping companies
to key ports in Northern Europe and Scandinavia.
RESERVES TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE TRANSIT CORRIDOR
Additional train routes have been agreed upon through border crossings between countries in UTLC ERA service:
- Ozinki/Semiglavy Mar
- Kartaly/Elimai
- Kanisai/Iletsk
DIGITALIZATION OF PROCESSES
Resolving all issues through a "one-stop shop" system: increasing
the efficiency of transportation processes in terms of international customs transit procedure, cargo safety, seamless operations along the 1520 mm gauge, tracking at borders, and the use of navigation seals and electronic shipment instructions (ESI) within the EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union).
the efficiency of transportation processes in terms of international customs transit procedure, cargo safety, seamless operations along the 1520 mm gauge, tracking at borders, and the use of navigation seals and electronic shipment instructions (ESI) within the EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union).
Electronic means of identification
ELECTRONIC SERVICES
TO IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
TO IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Data on container location and current transportation statuses are available
in the personal account.
in the personal account.
The location of each container, the route, and the estimated time
of arrival are clearly displayed on an interactive map, allowing
for more accurate planning of further cargo movements and keeping shippers
informed without the need to request this information additionally.
of arrival are clearly displayed on an interactive map, allowing
for more accurate planning of further cargo movements and keeping shippers
informed without the need to request this information additionally.
For convenience in controlling financial operations, the personal account
allows users to check for outstanding balances or overpayments
and to submit an automated request for the necessary documents.
allows users to check for outstanding balances or overpayments
and to submit an automated request for the necessary documents.
85out of99
85 of 99 possible HS codes (Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity) are transported in the transit direction.
International transit transportation offers the possibility of delivering various types of goods: from expensive automotive equipment to goods with low added value, the price of which is often comparable to the cost of transportation.
Most categories of transit cargo are allowed for transportation,
including the most frequent
Mechanical equipment
and machinery
and machinery
Spare parts and automotive equipment
Lighting products and furniture
Plastics and plastic goods
Communication equipment
and electrical devices
and electrical devices
Products made of ferrous metals
Garments and knitwear
Optics, medical equipment, instruments, and much more
Rail container transportation
is more cost-effective
than sea transportation
is more cost-effective
than sea transportation
Most shippers prioritise the cost when choosing a mode of transportation.
However, the cost of delivery consists of several components,
where the transportation rate is only the direct expense. It is important
for the cargo owner to also consider indirect costs, such as transit rail
transportation time and the value of the cargo, which becomes a liability
during the delivery period. These indirect costs should also be factored
into the total delivery cost.
However, the cost of delivery consists of several components,
where the transportation rate is only the direct expense. It is important
for the cargo owner to also consider indirect costs, such as transit rail
transportation time and the value of the cargo, which becomes a liability
during the delivery period. These indirect costs should also be factored
into the total delivery cost.
ESTIMATED TRANSPORTATION COST CALCULATION OF CARGO TRANSIT FROM CHINA TO EUROPE
(40-FOOT CONTAINER) WITH CARGO VALUED AT $150,000*
(40-FOOT CONTAINER) WITH CARGO VALUED AT $150,000*
By sea between the terminals of Shanghai — Rotterdam
~€7,000 - 7,300
Tariff for sea transportation
Индекс WCI, по данным Drewry
€1,000 - 3,500*
Cost for the use of working capital
at a loan interest rate of 5% to 18% per year*
at a loan interest rate of 5% to 18% per year*
Total
€8,000 - 10,800
Total transportation cost by sea,
including indirect costs
including indirect costs
By rail between the terminals Dostyk/Altynkol — Kaliningrad, Bruzgi, Svisloch, Brest in transit using UTLC ERA services
~€3,220 - 3,570
Tariff for rail transportation
€290 - 1,000*
Cost for the use of working capital
at a loan interest rate of 5% to 18% per year*
at a loan interest rate of 5% to 18% per year*
Total
€3,500 - 4,600
The total transportation cost by rail, which is 2,3 times cheaper than sea transportation
The calculation is provided for terminals available for direct transportation
by the corresponding mode of transport. The cost of last-mile delivery is not included.
The cost of working capital is calculated using the formula:
loan interest rate × transit time (currently an average of 48 days) × value of the goods.
by the corresponding mode of transport. The cost of last-mile delivery is not included.
The cost of working capital is calculated using the formula:
loan interest rate × transit time (currently an average of 48 days) × value of the goods.
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