Railway Freight

At VNA LOGISTICS, provided rail freight forwarding services. Indian Railways is a major player in the rail freight sector, carrying over 1.4 billion tonnes of freight traffic annually. They offer various services, including bulk commodity transportation, container services

RAIL TRANSPORT IS HIGHLY EFFICIENT FOR MOVING LARGE VOLUMES OF GOODS OVER LONG DISTANCES.

  • Bulk Commodities
  • Iron Ore :

      significant portion of rail freight consists of coal, used primarily for energy production.

  • Coal :

      Transported to steel mills for processing.

  • Grain :

      Including wheat, corn, and soybeans, which are essential for food production.


  • Manufactured Goods
  • Automobiles :

      ransported from manufacturing plants to distribution centersand dealerships.

  • Machinery :

      Including industrial and agricultural equipment.

  • Chemicals :

      Used in various industries, including manufacturing and agriculture.


  • Consumer Goods
  • Electronics :

      Such as computers, televisions, and mobile devices.

  • Clothing and Textiles:

      From manufacturing hubs to retail markets.

  • Food Products :

      Including canned goods, beverages, and other packaged foods.


  • Intermodal Containers
  • Containers :

      Loaded with a variety of goods, including consumer products, raw materials, and finished goods. Intermodal transport allows for seamless transfer between rail, road, and sea.


  • Construction Materials
  • Cement :

      Used in construction projects.

  • Timber and Lumber :

      Essential for building and manufacturing.


  • Agricultural Products
  • Fertilizers :

      Transported to farming regions.

  • Animal Feed:

      Essential for livestock farming.


  • LOADING GOODS ONTO TRAINS INVOLVES A VARIETY OF METHODS, EACH SUITED TO THE TYPE OF CARGO BEING TRANSPORTED.

  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) :

      These vehicles transport goods within terminals and warehouses, reducing manual labour and increasing efficiency.

  • Robotic Arms:

      Used for precise loading and unloading of goods, especially in intermodal terminals.

  • Cranes :

      Large container cranes lift and place intermodal containers onto flatcars. These cranes are often seen at ports.

  • Reach Stackers and Forklifts :

      These vehicles are used to move containers around the terminal and onto railcars.