What is the best way to deliver a container from the port

What's the best way to deliver a container from the port of Odessa?

After the cargo arrives at its destination port – Odessa, Ilyichevsk, or Chornomorsk, you will most likely need to deliver the container from the port to a warehouse within Ukraine.

If you're wondering what is the best way to transport a container from the port, you should know that you can order sea container transportation within Ukraine through two methods:

• rail transportation;
• delivery by truck.

The advantages and disadvantages of each transportation method are not always obvious. Before choosing a mode of transportation, let's take a closer look at the advantages of rail and truck transportation.

Rail container transportation in Ukraine

Railway transportation in Ukraine accounts for almost 82% of all cargo transportation.

Container rail transportation is a process that includes:

• loading/unloading;
• delivery/collection of platforms;
• transportation itself.

Transporting containers by rail in Ukraine has the following features and advantages:

• the cost of rail transportation for a container is slightly cheaper than the cost of truck delivery;
• the estimated delivery time within Ukraine is 5-12 days from the date the container leaves the port;
• an optimal option for delivering cargo weighing from 24 to 28 tons: there are not too strict weight restrictions for platforms.

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Road container freight in Ukraine

Road freight is also a highly demanded service on the market.

Road container transportation accounts for about 150 million tons per year in total. Delivery of containers by truck is a very convenient method of transportation. It has the following advantages:

• fast delivery in 1-2 days;
• high flexibility due to the absence of a schedule;
• guaranteed delivery of goods «to the door» of the warehouse;
• the possibility of creating an individual transportation route.

The cost of container transportation by road is slightly higher than for railway transportation, but this type of delivery involves the most personalized route and delivery times.

In addition, when delivering by truck, you are unlikely to have to reload the goods onto another vehicle, which reduces the risk of damage and loss of cargo.

In summary, railway container transportation is the most economical way of delivery. However, if you need fast delivery with the ability to create a flexible route without reloading, then road transportation will be relevant. 

If you are still unsure about how to deliver a container from the port of Odessa (Ukraine), call 0 800 300 577 – our managers will suggest the best solution for your specific case.