Rail Freight Meaning
Is the transportation of goods via railway networks, offering a cost-effective and reliable option for long-distance shipments, especially for bulk commodities or heavy goods. For example, a manufacturer might choose rail freight to transport agricultural equipment from the Midwest to ports on the West Coast for export. The freight forwarder orchestrates this process, leveraging rail's advantages of high capacity and lower environmental impact, compared to road transport. This mode is particularly beneficial for large, heavy shipments where speed is less critical than cost, making rail freight a key component in the multimodal transportation strategies that freight forwarders develop for their clients.