INTERNATIONAL CARGO TRANSPORTATION

Running a modern business is increasingly associated with the conclusion of foreign economic contracts. This is relevant for both manufacturing and commercial enterprises. In order to ensure the competitiveness of its products in the market, it is necessary to pay great attention to the competent organization of international cargo delivery. The transport component makes a significant contribution to the total cost of the goods. Therefore, the best option would be to order comprehensive cargo transportation services from a reliable logistics company. This will optimize costs, reduce the risk of damage or theft of products during transportation, and avoid disruption of delivery times.

International cargo transportation can be carried out by various types of transport: by road, rail, aviation or sea. Multimodal schemes are often used, in which delivery methods are combined. One of the most popular options is container cargo transportation. They imply the transportation of products in universal metal containers, which reliably protect the goods from most adverse effects, provide acceleration and cheaper cargo handling.

International road transport

They are often ordered to deliver products from neighboring countries (CIS, China, Europe). They are characterized by an excellent cost-to-speed ratio. Cars allow you to transport almost any type of product very quickly — from small parcels to oversized structures. One of the main advantages of international road freight transportation is the ability to deliver goods from door to door in one vehicle without additional overloads. A wide network of highways allows you to transport products to almost any locality in Kazakhstan. In the vast majority of cases, cars are the only mode of transport that provides delivery directly to the final recipient. Therefore, they are often used as part of multimodal schemes of international cargo transportation.

Railway freight transportation

Transportation by rail is traditionally suitable for large shipments of goods — raw materials, bulk materials, liquids. Container shipping from China has also been popular recently. They allow us to deliver a wide range of products quite cheaply and quickly: consumer goods, industrial equipment, machinery, cars. Railway freight transportation is almost independent of weather and climatic conditions, and is characterized by a stable train schedule. In addition, there is no normal road connection with some settlements of the Republic of Kazakhstan, but there is a connection by rail.

Air transportation

The fastest transportation option. It is great for the delivery of urgent goods: medicines, perishable goods, flowers, scarce parts and spare parts, new consumer electronics, branded clothing or shoes. Also, air transportation is characterized by increased security, so they are chosen for sending jewelry, antiques, paintings and other valuable items. In many cases, air transport is the only way to supply necessary goods to remote cities and shift camps with which there is no ground connection. Large transport planes allow even international oversized transportation.

Sea shipping

The transportation of goods by sea is the basis of international trade. This is the cheapest way of transportation, which has no restrictions on the length of the route. It is chosen for transcontinental delivery from Asia, America, and Africa. In most cases, cargo transportation is carried out in universal containers.

How much do international transportation services cost?

In addition to the type of transport, other factors affect the cost of delivery. The most important of them are:
∎ Cargo transportation route.
∎ Cargo characteristics (weight, dimensions, hazard class, special conditions of transportation and storage).
∎ Delivery method (by separate vehicle or as part of a combined batch).
∎ List of additional services (insurance, forwarding, certification, packaging).


The Nar Logistics LLP Group of companies has been engaged in international transportation for many years. We deliver a wide variety of product categories from Europe, China and other countries of the world. We provide a comprehensive turnkey service that provides for customs clearance and the full range of related logistics services — from insurance and registration of permits to warehouse processing and storage. Our specialists have extensive experience, promptly monitor all changes in international legislation, and constantly improve their skills. This allows you to optimally choose the route and transportation scheme, avoid penalties and downtime at customs.