Multimodal Transport

Shipping via various modes of transport adds complexity to your supply chain. But efficient combination of multiple means of transport also results in cost-savings, route optimization and shorter transit times. If you are located in a landlocked country or far inland, multimodal transport may be the only option to get your goods to international markets. At Xscale, we leverage the advantages of road, rail, sea and air modes to forward your shipments in the most cost-efficient and speedy manner. All under one contract, single point of contact.

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Single Interface

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To work efficiently, multimodal transport requires efficient logistics coordination between various modes of transport and different carriers. We at Xscale act as a single interface between you and multiple carriers and authorities involved in different portions of the shipment’s journey. We manage quotes, bookings, handling, transshipments, tracking and overall management of the entire multimodal transport, all without getting you involved in this exchange. As part of our multimodal transport portfolio, we offer the following services:

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• Road + sea + rail multimodal transport

• FCL & LCL consolidations

• Worldwide services from/to Uzbekistan & Central Asia

• Global tracking & visibility

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Via China to Central Asia

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​China is an important transit route for shipments originating in China, East Asia (South Korea, Japan) and Southeast Asia. We offer rail transport and/or sea+rail intermodal transport solutions via main rail terminals, including Qingdao, Lianyungang, Shanghai, Xi’an and Zhengzhou.​

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Via Europe to Central Asia

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Ports of Poti and Mersin are the main gateways for shipments moving from Southearn Europe, Middle East and West Asia to Central Asian Republics or vice versa, switching between transport modes sea + rail + truck. Port of Riga, Klaipeda Tallin are better suited for sea shipments originating in Northern Europe and the United States and destined for Central Asia.