Piggyback & Rail Freight
Services

GOL’s piggyback and container rail services deliver reliability, speed, and cargo security.
Rail transport forms the backbone of industrial logistics. It is the ideal solution for large shipments of agricultural products, metals, ore, coal, chemical raw materials, and other cargo where road transport is not feasible or cost-effective. Rail is also seamlessly integrated into our multimodal and intermodal schemes, where containers move across multiple transport modes on a single, unified route.

Rail freight with GOL means predictable transit times, cost-efficiency, and complete control.

Our Advantages:

  • Access to secure rail corridors to EU countries.
  • Reliable capacity for predictable cargo flow planning.
  • A direct contract with Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) and our own dedicated forwarding codes.
  • High-speed routes across Ukraine and Europe, eliminating transloading delays at the narrow-gauge border.

GOL provides a full spectrum of rail logistics solutions, from route optimization to legal support. Thanks to our meticulously designed processes, we guarantee stability, optimal costs, and dependable delivery for your business.

Container Block Trains

Connecting you to Europe and the world without border delays.

 

Since 2020, Global Ocean Link has established dedicated container block train services to EU countries. The inaugural route was to Rotterdam, and today our rail geography covers more than a dozen major logistics hubs and ports in Poland, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

 

We organize rail transport using specialized wagons with gauge-changing wheelsets, which simplifies international border crossings and opens new logistics horizons.

containers per train
Up to 0

Without

No transloading at the border

transit from Kyiv to Gdansk
0 -hour

How It Works

Inquiry &
Cargo Data:

We receive your request and cargo specifications.

Verification:
 

We check dimensions and confirm if any goods are hazardous.

Platform
Booking:

We reserve the necessary rail platforms for your shipment.

First/Last Mile Delivery:

We arrange the pickup and final delivery of your cargo.

Request a Quote

To find out the cost of your rail shipment, contact us for a quick calculation and all the information you need to make an informed decision!

Types of Railcars / Wagons

Fitting platforms

Adapted for container transportation. Used for transporting standard and non-standard containers.

Boxcars

Enclosed wagons used for cargo that requires protection from the elements.

Tank Cars

Used for transporting liquids such as petroleum, chemicals, and vegetable oils.

Hoppers

Wagons designed for gravity discharge through hatches at the bottom, used for bulk grain and mineral fertilizers.

Gondola Cars

Open-top wagons with high sides for transporting bulk materials like coal and ore.

Piggyback Flatcars

Used for transporting trucks and trailers by rail.

Flatcars

Open railcars designed for transporting oversized and heavy cargo.

Cargo We Handle

Grain, Oilseeds and Leguminous Crops

Transportation of grain, oilseeds and leguminous crops is the most sought-after service due to the significant role of these crops in the Ukrainian exports.

Food products

Transportation of food products is an essential process, because this service involves understanding of various technical aspects specific to different types of products.

Ores

Transportation of ores is a very relevant field. Approximately 33% of total exports from Ukraine are accounted for by metals and ores.

Pharmaceutical and medical goods

Transportation of pharmaceutical and medical goods requires special care due to the fact that these items belong to the group of fragile goods.

Bulk cargo

Bulk cargo can be transported by various modes of transport, depending on the nature and volume of the cargo.

Polymers

Polymers constitute a considerable proportion of Ukrainian exports and imports. There is high demand for the transportation of polyethylenes, PVC and polypropylenes.

Mineral fertilizers

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Building materials and modules

Our team is engaged in the transportation of various types of cargo in this category of services

Lumber

The transportation of round timber, construction timber and other types of lumber is in great demand.

Chemical and hazardous products

Transportation of chemical and hazardous products requires high competence from the carrier company.

Temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo

The transportation of each type of cargo in these groups requires adherence to the requirements set forth at a centralized country level.

Machinery and Industrial Equipment

Transportation of industrial equipment is a very responsible area of logistics.

Electronics

Electronics are valuable goods that require a special responsibility and meticulous approach to transportation.

Consumer Goods

Consumer goods shall be understood to mean a wide range of items intended to satisfy the daily systematic demand of end consumers.

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