What is Cargo Transloading and Why is it Needed?
Cargo transloading is the process of transferring goods from one transport unit to another, for example, from a sea or rail container to a curtain-sided truck. This service is particularly in demand in logistics when it's necessary to optimize delivery costs and speed up the transportation process.
Why is it profitable to transload cargo from a container to a curtain-sider?
This service reduces the cost of cargo delivery, as transportation by curtain-sided truck is often cheaper than container transport on the final leg of the journey.
When using container transport, it's necessary to pay for the delivery of the container to the recipient's warehouse and then for its return to the carrier's depot (the place where the shipping line consolidates its containers). Furthermore, there's a risk of exceeding the free time period for using the line's equipment (demurrage/free time), in which case the cargo recipient will have to pay additional fees for the overuse of the equipment.
Login NMP Company offers professional cargo transloading services from containers to curtain-sided trucks at our near-port warehouse, helping clients reduce transportation costs.
When is Transloading from Container to Curtain-Sider Needed?
1. Savings on Delivery
While container shipping is optimal for international routes (e.g., China → Russia), the last mile is often more cost-effective using curtain-sided trucks—this reduces logistics costs for delivery from the port to the final recipient.
Example:
Delivery of a 20-foot container from Novorossiysk port to a warehouse in Moscow: 150,000 RUB.
Transloading to a truck + delivery by curtain-sider: 125,000 RUB.
Savings: 25,000 RUB.
2. Compliance with Current Russian Legislation
Sea transport allows a container loaded to its weight capacity, typically 29-32 tons including the container's tare weight. Transporting this weight requires using special heavy-duty equipment to avoid the risks of axle overload.
The cost of such transportation significantly exceeds the cost of transport by standard road vehicles. By reforming the cargo batch through transloading into a curtain-sider, savings are achieved both through lower transport costs themselves and by minimizing expenses for container equipment overuse and paying additional carrier fees (drop-off charges).
3. Greater Flexibility with Unloading Equipment at the Destination Warehouse
Achieved by using curtain-sided trucks that allow for side and top loading/unloading, depending on the cargo and warehouse facilities. Reduced transport costs for long-length cargo, due to the greater length of the transport unit, without the need for special container equipment which is limited both in quantity and free usage period.
4. Cargo Consolidation and Distribution Between Warehouses
We offer turnkey distribution logistics: we unload the arriving container, sort cargo by destination, and ensure addressed delivery to your warehouses in different cities.
Transloading Service from "Login NMP"
We offer a full range of services for transloading cargo from containers to curtain-sided trucks:
- Fast Processing – Transloading takes from 1 to 3 hours depending on the volume and type of cargo.
- Quality Control – Checking cargo integrity, repackaging if necessary.
- Secure Fastening – We use straps, tensioners, and anti-slip materials.
- Documentation Support – We prepare transloading reports, provide photo reports.
What Determines the Cost of Transloading?
- Volume and weight of the cargo;
- Urgency of execution;
- Need for additional packaging;
- Use of special equipment or manual labor.
How Does Cargo Transloading Work?
1. Delivery of the Container to the Warehouse
You can bring the container yourself or order transportation from us.
2. Opening and Checking the Cargo
We verify the quantity and condition of the goods against the shipping documents.
We document any possible damage (if necessary).
3. Transloading into the Curtain-Sided Truck
We use loading equipment for careful handling.
We pack the goods in additional protective materials if needed.
4. Securing the Cargo in the Truck
We distribute the weight evenly, secure it with straps and anti-slip mats.
5. Document Processing
We sign the transloading report.
We provide the client with a complete set of documents.
6. Dispatching the Cargo to the Recipient
We organize delivery by curtain-sided truck or hand it over to the client for their own transportation.
Why Choose Us?
- We select a warehouse with the necessary equipment for the specific cargo type in major Russian ports – forklifts, stackers, special equipment and clamps, manual labor if needed.
- Experience working with various cargo types – piece goods, palletized, oversized.
- Flexible terms – we work with small and large batches.
- Extensive experience - 17 years in the freight market.
Cargo transloading from a container to a curtain-sided truck is a simple and effective way to reduce logistics costs without compromising delivery quality.
Login NMP Company is ready to perform transloading quickly, carefully, and with full documentation support.
Submit a request, and we will calculate your potential savings!
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