Chemical and petrochemical cargo in tank containers
Rail transport
End-to-end rail transport of chemical and petrochemical cargo across Russia and in international traffic. An own fleet of tank containers and container flat wagons, specialised equipment for dangerous goods and round-the-clock dispatch control.
What the service covers
Documentation support
Preparing instructions for completing rail consignment notes and issuing documents within the operator's area of responsibility.
Dispatching and control
Round-the-clock movement monitoring, daily position reports and support of the shipment in case of delays and non-standard situations.
Additional logistics solutions
Road delivery in tank containers, arranging the return of equipment and supplying vessels for the temporary storage of products.
Shipment planning
Designing the transport scheme, selecting the optimal route, calculating the cost and agreeing the dispatch schedule.
Supply of tank containers
Selecting general-purpose or specialised equipment according to the properties of the cargo, safety requirements and the conditions of loading and discharge.
Supply of container flat wagons
Positioning our own rolling stock for the agreed transport volumes.
Transport arrangement
Positioning empty units and units prepared for a specific product, arranging the loaded run and the return of tank containers after discharge.
Payment of carriage charges
Calculating and paying the rail tariff for loaded and empty runs across the agreed territories.
About the service
Infotech-Baltika M is one of Russia's largest operators of bulk liquid cargo in tank containers, specialising in transport support for chemical and petrochemical producers.
We arrange rail transport across the whole of Russia and in international traffic within the 1520 mm gauge area. We supply tank containers and container flat wagons, select equipment according to the physical and chemical properties of the product, arrange positioning for loading, pay the carriage charges and provide day-to-day support of the shipment.
Our own fleet includes general-purpose tank containers for a wide range of chemical products and specialised equipment for certain categories of dangerous goods, including sulphuric acid and anhydrous hydrogen fluoride.
A round-the-clock dispatch service monitors the movement of rolling stock, reports its position daily and takes part in resolving difficulties as they arise.
Where required, we arrange road delivery in tank containers and supply equipment for the temporary storage of bulk liquids.
This integrated approach lets the client work with a single operator that combines equipment supply, transport arrangement and control over its execution.
How we work
We receive details of the cargo, volumes, route and shipment schedule and check the requirements for equipment.
We select the type of tank container and container flat wagon and calculate the route, cost and terms of carriage.
We position empty tank containers for loading and support the preparation of the required transport documents.
We carry out the shipment, pay the agreed carriage charges and monitor the movement of equipment to the destination station.
We coordinate discharge, the return of empty equipment and the preparation of the container for further service.
Why us
One of the largest tank container fleets in Russia
The company's operating fleet holds more than 8,500 tank containers of various types. The scale of the fleet makes it possible to serve the needs of large industrial plants, plan regular shipments and move significant volumes of product.
An own fleet of container flat wagons
The company operates more than 3,700 container flat wagons.
Specialisation in dangerous chemical cargo
We handle cargo of hazard classes 3, 6.1, 8 and 9 as well as non-hazardous chemical products.
Round-the-clock transport control
The dispatch service tracks container movement, provides daily position reports and liaises promptly with the parties to the shipment whenever delays occur.
An integrated transport solution
We combine the supply of tank containers and container flat wagons, payment of the rail tariff and transport arrangement under a single contract.
Geography
We arrange rail transport across the entire Russian rail network and in international traffic within the 1520 mm gauge area.
Russia
Carriage across the whole Russian rail network.
CIS and the 1520 gauge
CIS countries and other states of the 1520 mm gauge area, where the relevant transport service exists and the terms of carriage have been agreed.
Export
Rail delivery of cargo to Russian seaports for onward shipment.
Points of departure
Key industrial centres and points of departure.
Cargo we carry
We specialise in carrying liquid chemical and petrochemical products, both hazardous and non-hazardous.
Aromatic hydrocarbons
Benzene, ortho-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, solvent naphtha
Solvents and alcohols
Acetone, ethyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol
Monomers
Inhibited styrene, inhibited butyl acrylate, alpha-methylstyrene
Inorganic acids
Sulphuric acid, anhydrous hydrogen fluoride
Organic acids
Organic acids compatible with the equipment
Alkalis
Caustic soda, sodium and potassium hydroxide solutions
Phenols, amines and aldehydes
Phenol, N-methylaniline, formalin
Resins and forest chemistry products
Urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins, rosin, tall oil fatty acids
Glycols
Ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol
Coke chemistry products
Naphthalene, feedstock for carbon black production
Oils and additives
Mineral and motor oils, fuel additives, inhibitors
Inorganic solutions
Calcium chloride solution, liquid nitrogen fertilisers
Whether a particular product can be carried is determined from its exact name, the SDS/MSDS safety data sheet, the UN number, the requirements for equipment and the conditions of the specific route.
Tank container types
Rail transport uses general-purpose and specialised tank containers.
General-purpose tank containers
Standard 20-foot containers, mostly 24–26 m³. Used for a wide range of chemical and petrochemical products compatible with the design of the shell and its fittings.
Top discharge
Containers with top discharge, used for certain chemical products that require this type of discharge equipment. The corporate fleet holds models of 19–26 m³.
For certain dangerous goods
Specialised tank containers, including a separate fleet for anhydrous hydrogen fluoride.
The type of tank container is chosen by technical specialists taking into account density, chemical properties, hazard class and the carriage requirements of the specific product.
The whole fleet and its specificationsTypes of shipment
Single-wagon shipments
One or two 20-foot tank containers on a container flat wagon, depending on the technical conditions.
Group shipments
Several flat wagons with tank containers within one agreed consignment.
Container trains
Carriage within container trains on routes and volumes that justify it.
Documents
- A transport request stating the product, volume, route and planned dispatch schedule.
- The exact product name, the SDS/MSDS safety data sheet, the UN number and hazard class where applicable.
- Details of the consignor and the consignee.
- Names and codes of the departure and destination stations and details of the access tracks.
- Cargo weight, loading and discharge conditions and any special requirements for equipment.
- The rail consignment note for the loaded run, completed by the consignor according to the agreed instructions.
- Approval of the request and the terms of carriage.
- Selection and supply of equipment.
- Instructions for completing rail transport documents.
- Arranging consignment notes for empty equipment within the company's area of responsibility.
- Documents confirming the right to use the equipment supplied, where required.
- Position reports for tank containers and rolling stock.
Frequently asked questions
We carry a wide range of liquid chemical and petrochemical products, including dangerous goods of classes 3, 6.1, 8 and 9. Whether a particular product can be carried is checked by our technical specialists.
No. We provide an integrated service covering tank containers, container flat wagons and the arrangement of carriage.
We can offer an all-in rate including the carriage charges for the loaded and empty runs. What exactly the rate covers is fixed in the contract.
The dispatch service monitors the movement of equipment around the clock and reports its position daily.
Yes. For sulphuric acid we use a specialised small-capacity fleet, taking into account the density of the product and the weight limits.
Yes, provided the requirements for the product, the equipment and the storage conditions are met. This allows a tank container to serve as a temporary vessel without buying additional stationary equipment.
Request a quote
Your name and one contact are enough. We will clarify the rest ourselves, or fill in the cargo details and the quote will come sooner.