Sustainable shipping method
Based on strong partnerships with Romanian Railway Company and private railway operators we are currently offering to our Customers railway transportation and transhipment solutions within Romania, Central Europe and CSI space.
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Shipping by rail is eco-friendly with low exhaust emissions
Today, caring for our planet simply is a must. From an environmental point of view, rail freight is an excellent transport option compared to both air freight and the combination of sea and air. The major environmental advantage of rail freight is the reduction of exhaust emissions. When comparing the CO2 emissions of the different transport modes, it is clear that rail freight is the superior winner.
Looking at the distance between China and Northern Europe, air freight consumes 139 tons CO2. The combination of sea and air consumes about 77 tons CO2. Rail freight, however, consumes only five tons CO2. In comparison, it is a drop in the ocean, meaning rail is the most eco-friendly choice if sea freight takes too long.
Rail freight is fast and reliable with short lead times
Compared to ocean freight, rail freight is a fast and highly reliable transport mode with shorter lead times. Let us once again have a look at the distance between China and Northern Europe.
One of the biggest challenges for companies with production in China is the long lead times to Europe when shipping by sea. Ocean transports from China to northern Europe usually take about six to seven weeks. With rail freight, it is possible to more or less cut transport times in half, which significantly reduces the lead time. This is especially beneficial to companies operating in the fast-moving consumer goods industry with high demands on short delivery times. Shorter lead times also make it is easier to forecast business operations and costs and they can have a positive impact on capital binding.
Rail freight is also a very punctual mode of transport. Unlike road freight and sea freight that is subjected to congestion and bad weather condition, there is little that can obstruct the path of a rail, which reduces the risk of sudden delays.
Rail freight is safe and efficient with GPS tracking
Over the past couple of decades, railroad safety has improved significantly. Today, rail freight is considered to be one of the safest transport solutions. With continuous investments in railway infrastructure, rail tracks, routings, terminals, and railway border crossing stations, we are seeing a significant improvement in the overall performance of rail freight.
With GPS tracking in trains, the goods are protected in transit and losses or theft are avoided. As carriers are able to pinpoint the exact location of their customers’ shipments and follow up on milestones, they can also provide detailed information on container position and detect if anything unexpected happens during the transport.
Rail freight is cost-efficient and reduces the cost of capital
When shipping by rail, the lower interest costs for the tied-up capital partly cover the higher transportation costs, making rail freight a very cost-efficient shipping alternative. Let me exemplify:
If a company ships 750 containers per year, with an average cargo value of 250 000 EUR per container, and a financial cost of 5% PA, the daily interest cost is 37.52 EUR per container. Shipping goods door-to-door from China to Europe by rail typically takes about 25 days, compared to sea, which typically takes about 42 days.
This means a saving in interest cost of 708 EUR per container or 531 165 EUR per year for all 750 containers. This is money that can be used to cover extra costs and create a more agile supply chain, which can also have an additional positive impact on cost parameters and capital binding.
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Panmar Ethos major Benefits
We believe that we are long-term partners and are dedicated to our goal of providing safe, efficient and professional services for the benefit of our customers.
- Our expertise of more than 15 years in the field of freight forwarding and logistics is a promise for best in class service.
- Panmar Ethos acquired complete set of skills in our field in many years of experience which is of paramount importance for our offering to clients.
- Custom tailored solutions is not just a syntagm for us, it is a way of working and improving constantly our services for the benefit of our customers.
- We strive to have a service offering that is personal, we do not work based on the concept of one size fits all.
- Minor details make major changes.
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Project Logistics
We have strong expertise in handling special projects, strong network of partners that can support any needs for project cargoes – out of gauge, heavy duty hazardous, temperature controlled a.s.o.
Door to door delivery
In today’s world, most of the clients need to have a partner capable to cover any part of the logistics chain. We provide door to door service for many years and we have solutions for every need.
Sea freight
As majority of the cargo is being moved via maritime transportation, sea freight is a major component of the logistics cost. Sea freight is not just a number but a complete set of skills to secure space onto vessel when needed, equipment availability at the port of origin by using extensive knowledge and trusted partners all over the world. Panmar Ethos acquired that set of skills in many years of experience which is of paramount importance for our offering to clients.
Air Freight
Same as sea freight, air freight is not just a number which is being offered but is being backed up by a complete set of skills which Panmar Ethos developed throughout the years.