In international freight transportation, railway transportation is the main mode of transportation, second only to ocean transportation. The import and export goods of ocean transportation are mostly concentrated and dispersed through railway transportation.
Railway transportation has many advantages, generally not affected by climate conditions, which can ensure normal transportation throughout the year. Moreover, the transportation volume is large, the speed is fast, there is a high degree of continuity, and there may be less risks during operation. Handling railway freight procedures is simpler than ocean transportation, and the shipper and consignee can handle the shipping and pick-up procedures at the nearest origin (loading station) and destination stations.
