Main Types of Cargo Transported by Rail: What Moves Across the Region with Alliance Logistics

Rail freight remains one of the most reliable, cost-efficient, and high-capacity transportation solutions for businesses moving goods across long distances. For many industries across Eurasia, the railway network is the backbone of both import and export logistics — ensuring stability, predictable transit times, and seamless cross-border movement.

At Alliance Logistics, we support both local and international shippers with regular rail freight services connecting Azerbaijan with major production and distribution hubs across the region. 

Our network allows smooth cargo movement not only within the country, but also from neighboring markets and distant origins across Eurasia.

Below are the main cargo categories commonly transported by rail:

1. Containerized Cargo

One of the fastest-growing segments of rail logistics. Containers allow safe, standardized, and multimodal movement of:

Consumer goods

Clothing and textiles

Electronics and home appliances

Industrial equipment

FMCG products

Container transport ensures cargo protection, reliable transit, and seamless integration along Asia–Caucasus–Europe routes.

2. Construction Materials

Rail transport is ideal for heavy and bulky materials such as:

Cement and clinker

Metal beams and profiles

Reinforced concrete components

Bricks, tiles, stone

Rail provides stable capacity and effective solutions for large-volume construction sector shipments.

3. Machinery & Industrial Equipment

Rail is widely used for oversized and heavy equipment, including:

Manufacturing machinery

Oil & gas and energy sector equipment

Large components for factories

Agricultural and industrial machines

Specialized wagons and platforms ensure safe and secure movement of non-standard cargo.

4. Agricultural Products

Rail is especially suitable for bulk agricultural commodities:

Grain (wheat, barley, corn)

Oilseeds and pulses

Animal feed

Raw materials for processing

Grain wagons enable efficient, protected, and cost-effective long-distance transport.

5. Chemical & Petrochemical Cargo

Industries rely on rail for safe and compliant transport of:

Liquid chemicals

Petrochemical feedstock

Industrial solvents

Plastics and polymer granules

Rail minimizes risk and ensures stability for regulated cargo types.

6. Raw Materials & Mining Products

Rail plays a key role in moving heavy and large-volume raw materials, such as:

Coal

Ore

Minerals

Quarry materials

Due to their high weight, these cargoes are most efficiently transported by rail.

7. Hazardous Cargo (ADR)

Rail is one of the safest modes for the movement of regulated dangerous goods, including:

Flammable liquids

Industrial chemicals

Compressed gases

Controlled substances

Proper documentation and wagon selection ensure full compliance with international safety standards.

Why Companies Choose Alliance Logistics & Alliance Multimodal? 

Regular import and export rail services

Support for local and international shippers

Stable transit times and reliable delivery schedules

Container, wagon, and multimodal solutions tailored to cargo type

Full documentation and customs support

End-to-end coordination with terminals and rail operators

Whether you are shipping industrial goods, consumer products, raw materials, or specialized cargo, Alliance Logistics provides a reliable and efficient rail freight solution across Eurasia.