1. Goods packaging

Due to the possibility of bumps and vibrations during railway transportation, the packaging of goods needs to be strong enough to prevent damage during transportation.

2. Loading and unloading

Loading and unloading need to be carried out at designated railway freight stations and must be completed within the specified time. During the loading and unloading process, safety should be taken into account to avoid personal injury and loss of goods.

3. Classification of goods

Different goods require different railway vehicles for transportation. For example, flammable and explosive materials, chemicals, refrigerated goods, etc. all require the use of special vehicles for transportation.

4. Transportation time

Although railway transportation is faster than road transportation, it usually requires fixed-point and timed transportation. If the goods need to arrive at the destination quickly, other transportation methods may need to be considered.

5. Transportation cost

The cost of railway transportation is usually lower than air and road transportation, but other related expenses such as loading and unloading, warehousing, insurance, etc. still need to be considered.

6. Compliance with regulations

Railway transportation needs to comply with relevant national and regional regulations, including the transportation, storage, and customs declaration of goods.

7. Cargo tracking

Although most railway transportation companies provide cargo tracking services, the accuracy of this service may not be as good as that of road and air transportation. Therefore, if real-time tracking of the status of goods is required, other transportation methods may need to be considered.

8. Insurance

To prevent loss of goods during transportation, it is generally recommended to purchase sufficient insurance.