Multimodal logistics operator RZD Logistics, operating in the CIS and Baltic countries, processed more than 56 million tons of cargoes in 2016, a 5% increase compared to 2015. The volume of container traffic organized by RZD Logistics during the reporting period increased by 20%, to 95,000 TEUs. Out of these, Russian domestic service accounted for approximately 12,000 TEUs, transit shipments on the route Europe – China – Europe accounted for more than 73,000 TEUs, imports from China to Russia (together with the subsidiary Far East Land Bridge) accounted for more than 5,000 TEUs, and exports from Russia to China also accounted for more than 5,000 TEUs.
To transport such volumes, the company used more than 89,000 vehicles of various types every month. In total, RZD Logistics managed more than 100 units of shunting locomotives, field engines, and handling equipment. The number of carriages processed exceeded 11,000 per month.
In addition, during the reporting period, the company started working with international post delivery and launched main-line service from China to Germany through Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus.
RZD Logistics provided complex cargo transportation services by various modes of transport in Russia and throughout the 1520 mm track gauge zone, including up to land border crossing points and to sea ports. Along with basic transportation, the services included loading/unloading, scheduled delivery, inbound/outbound logistics of enterprises, approach lines maintenance, shunting, spotting/picking of carriages, preparation and repairs of carriages, transloading and agency services at ports, delivery of oversized and bulky cargos within Russia and abroad, and other services. Mainly coal, metals, and ore were processed, as well as goods transported in containers.
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