Rail Transport | International Wagon Transportation

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Rail Transport | International Wagon Transportation

Boğaziçi Lojistik offers reliable logistics solutions across a wide geographical area in the fields of rail transport, international wagon transportation, and block train organization. Our Turkey-origin rail operations are carried out with regular services to Central Asia, Russia, Europe, and the Balkan countries. We provide professional rail logistics services with competitive freight advantages, secure transportation, and well-planned transit times.

Countries We Serve in Rail Transport

We provide regular wagon transportation services to Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Sakhalin Island, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, Romania, the Balkan countries, and Central European destinations.

Wagon Types and Capacities Used

We provide services using different wagon types suitable for various cargo categories in rail transportation:

TCDD Wagons

  • Habis: 21.5 m | 2.5 m | 2.6 m | 137 cbm | 53 tons
  • Gbs: 12.1 m | 2.2 m | 2.4 m | 86 cbm | 25 tons
  • Open Top: 12 m | 1.8 m | 2.5 m | - | 25 tons
  • Platform (Sgs): 18 m | - | 2.6 m | - | 53 tons

Russian Wagons

  • MPS Cover: 13.8 m | 2.79 m | 2.6 m | 120 cbm | 64–68 tons
  • Platform: 18 m | - | 2.6 m | - | 60 tons
  • Open Top: 12.1 m | 2.1 m | 2.6 m | - | 64–68–72 tons

Ukrainian Wagons

  • IRW: 20.45 m | 2.5 m | 2.6 m | 136 cbm | 53 tons
  • AVP: 23.05 m | 3 m | 2.8 m | 200 cbm | 50 tons

Romanian Wagons

  • GAS: 13.6 m | 2.4 m | 2.1 m | 110 cbm | 50 tons
  • Rills: 18 m | 2.5 m | 2.2 m | 120 cbm | 50 tons
  • Open Top: 12 m | 2.1 m | 2.5 m | - | 50 tons

Rail Cargo Departure Points

  • Weekly regular rail services from Derince Port and the Halkalı–Kapıkule TCDD railway yards to Russia and the Turkic Republics.
  • Daily regular services from the Halkalı TCDD Customs Yard to Romania and Balkan countries.
  • Loading operations from customs railway stations across Turkey for Iran, Turkmenistan, and the Sarakhs line.
  • Multimodal rail solutions from inland terminals upon request.

Advantages of Rail Transport

  • Up to 40% freight cost advantage compared to road transport.
  • An ideal transport solution for heavy tonnage cargo.
  • Safe and damage-free transportation.
  • Environmentally friendly and sustainable logistics.
  • Regular and predictable transit times.
  • Block train organization.
  • Multimodal transport integration.

Customs Clearance and Warehousing Services

With our expert customs brokers, export and import processes are carried out quickly and smoothly. Depending on our clients’ requirements, bonded and non-bonded warehouse storage services are provided.

Documentation in Rail Transport

  • Preparation of rail waybills.
  • Invoices and packing lists.
  • Preparation of documents in English and Russian.
  • International rail transport documents.

Operations and Cargo Tracking

Wagons with completed loading are tracked daily by our operations team. Throughout the rail transport process, regular updates are provided to both exporting and importing companies.

Average Rail Transit Times

  • Tabriz: 8 – 10 days
  • Tehran: 10 – 12 days
  • Bucharest: 8 – 10 days
  • Constanța: 3 – 4 days
  • Kyiv: 8 – 10 days
  • Moscow: 12 – 14 days
  • St. Petersburg: 16 – 18 days
  • Minsk: 8 – 10 days
  • Astana: 18 – 20 days
  • Almaty: 22 – 24 days
  • Tashkent: 22 – 24 days
  • Bishkek: 24 – 26 days
  • Dushanbe: 24 – 26 days
  • Ashgabat: 24 – 26 days

Boğaziçi Lojistik provides professional solutions with competitive pricing and reliable operational management in the fields of rail transport, international wagon transportation, and block train logistics.