Russian rail operator Unicon 1520 has signed a contract with Uralchem-Trans, the transport subsidiary of Uralchem, to provide services for the transportation of liquid chemicals cargoes in 72 mt tanks in Russia and Eastern Europe. Unicon 1520 is part of Russia’s United Wagon Co., and Uralchem is Unicon’s first customer.
Uralchem-Trans Deputy Director for Transport Operations Alexey Koloshyan said United Wagon Co. sets standards on the rail transport market, and Uralchem-Trans expects its cooperation with its transportation subsidiary will improve the quality of its carrying operations, optimizing cost and delivery times for its goods.