KGE Global Logistics delivers secure, efficient, and cost-effective rail freight services across Europe, the Baltics, CIS, Central Asia, the Caucasus, China, Mongolia, and beyond. With strong partnerships with rail operators and access to strategic hubs, we ensure seamless door-to-door movement for FCL, LCL, break bulk, OOG, and project cargo.
Why Choose KGE for Rail Freight?
Strategic Rail Hubs Across Europe & Asia
Through established hubs in the Baltics, Caucasus, and Europe, we offer fast transit times and flexible consolidation options. These hubs allow us to optimize routes, minimize delays, and connect your cargo to key corridors such as:
- Europe → CIS & Central Asia
- China → Europe & CIS
- Middle East → CIS and the Caucasus
- Mongolia and Western China → Europe
Strong Partnerships with Rail Owners & Agents
Our extensive network provides access to:
- Competitive rail freight rates
- Guaranteed wagon availability
- Priority loading at major terminals
- Specialized wagons for OOG, heavy, and industrial cargo
This strong cooperation enables us to handle even the most complex shipments reliably.
Comprehensive Rail Freight Capabilities
Multimodal Rail Freight for Global Reach
We combine rail with road, sea, and air freight to offer true end-to-end movement for:
- Project cargo
- Break bulk shipments
- Oversized & OOG cargo
- Industrial machinery
- Mining equipment
- Oil & Gas components
- Wind energy project cargo
- ADR / hazardous cargo (where allowed by rail regulations)
Cargo Handling & Value-Added Services
We support your shipment with:
- Packing & repacking at hub terminals
- Cargo securing for heavy and OOG items
- Insurance coverage
- Export & import customs procedures
- Real-time tracking and monitoring
- Specialized loading support
Door-to-Door Rail Transport
Whether shipping from Europe to Kazakhstan or China to the Caucasus, we manage:
- Origin pickup
- Terminal handling
- Cross-border documentation
- Onward delivery to final destination
Destinations We Serve
KGE rail freight covers major industrial and commercial zones across:
Primary Rail Corridors
- CIS (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan)
- Central Asia
- Caucasus (Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia)
- Mongolia
- China
- Europe
Examples of Real Shipments
- Rail delivery of mining equipment from Germany to Uzbekistan
- Movement of wind turbine components to Kazakhstan via Baltic rail hubs
- Multimodal oil & gas machinery from China to Georgia
- Long-haul door-to-door industrial equipment from Poland to Azerbaijan
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Ideal for Oversize, Break Bulk & OOG Cargo
Rail transport offers significant advantages for non-standard cargo:
Benefits
- Higher load capacities for heavy machinery
- Stable transit schedules
- Safer handling for valuable and sensitive cargo
- Lower cost compared to air and long-haul road
- Efficient multimodal integration
Typical OOG Rail Cargo We Handle
- Transformers
- Drilling rigs
- Excavators & mining machinery
- Industrial production lines
- Wind energy blades & nacelles
- Oversized steel structures
Rail Transport Compared to Other Modes
| Mode | Best For | Advantages | Limitations |
| Rail | Heavy, bulk, long-distance, OOG | Cost-efficient, stable schedules, eco-friendly | Limited to rail-connected regions |
| Road | Short/medium routes, fast access | Flexible, door-to-door | More expensive for long haul |
| Sea | Very large cargo, global coverage | Lowest cost | Slower transit times |
| Air | Urgent shipments | Fastest | Highest cost |
Best choice: Rail is ideal when you need a balance of cost, reliability, and heavy-cargo capability.
How KGE Ensures Secure Rail Transport
Cargo Inspection & Loading Supervision
Our team supervises loading in key terminals, ensuring proper:
- Weight distribution
- Securing with lashings, frames, and platforms
- Compliance with international rail safety standards
End-to-End Visibility
We provide:
- Milestone tracking
- Route monitoring
- Customs progress updates
- Delivery confirmation
Get a Custom Rail Freight Quote
Whether you need rail-only or multimodal movement, our experts will design the most efficient solution based on:
- Cargo dimensions and weight
- Origin and destination
- Required transit time
- Special handling needs
- Customs and documentation requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1: Which cargo types are best suited for rail transport?
Heavy machinery, industrial equipment, mining tools, OOG cargo, break bulk items, and high-volume shipments benefit greatly from rail.
2: Can KGE handle customs procedures for rail shipments?
Yes. We manage full export/import customs across Europe, the CIS, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and China.
3: Do you offer door-to-door rail solutions?
Absolutely. We integrate truck transport for first/last-mile delivery worldwide.
4: Can you move hazardous (ADR) cargo by rail?
Yes, subject to regional rail safety rules and cargo classification.
5: How fast is rail freight compared to sea or road?
Rail is faster than sea and more cost-efficient than long-haul trucking—ideal for balanced transit speed and cost.