Trucking & Rail Freight
Land freight excels in the transportation of heavy and oversized commodities across intermediate distances, presenting economically advantageous options in contrast to air or maritime transportation.
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Truck & Rail Freight Options
Full Truck Load Shipping
We offer Full Truck Load (FTL) shipping services comprising 48-ft and 53-ft trailers. In truck transport, over-dimensional freight refers to cargo exceeding the legal size criteria, which may include dimensions such as over 53 feet in length, over 8 feet 6 inches in width, and over 13 feet 6 inches in height from the road to the load’s top. For further details on FTL shipping services, please contact us.
LTL Freight (Less Than Truckload)
LTL freight presents an advantageous option for small businesses, allowing for cost-sharing among multiple shippers, with each paying for their respective portion of the truck based on shipped product volume. Given the multiple handling stages involved in LTL freight, it is imperative to ensure adequate packaging, protection, and labeling to mitigate potential damage risks. While LTL shipping tends to be proportionally more expensive than Full Truckload (FTL) shipping services due to the necessity of consolidating shipments, it remains significantly more cost-effective than air cargo alternatives. Canadian trucking rates are conventionally expressed per 100 pounds, denoted as “cwt”, and we invite you to contact us for competitive pricing options.”
Rail Freight
We specialize in the transportation of automobiles and vehicles via railway, as well as manufactured goods utilizing intermodal containers. Our services extend seamlessly from the East to West coasts of Canada and the United States. Primarily, rail transport in Canada facilitates the movement of non-manufactured agricultural products, minerals, and similar natural resources. At Mitra Shipping Trade, precise cargo measurements and weights are paramount to our operations. This ensures the selection of appropriate transport equipment and meticulous consideration of any exceptions or special requirements, including permits, designated routes, specialized handling and equipment needs, and other pertinent factors.
Advantages of Shipping by Land
Cost-Effectiveness
Delivering to customers faster usually translates into faster payments, thus improving the financing costs of doing business crossborder.
Versatility
Truck and rail freight networks cover a wide range of destinations, providing access to areas not served by other modes of transport like sea or air.
Accessibility
Trucking and rail networks offer accessibility to remote areas where other modes of transport may not be feasible.
Timeliness
Trucking and rail freight provides faster transit times compared to ocean freight, making it ideal for time-sensitive shipments.