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What is a Side-Border (Drop-Side) Transit Trailer? A side-border trailer (also known as a drop-side or open-side curtain trailer) is a type of semi-trailer that features low metal side panels around the loading deck. These

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We provide comprehensive international transportation services by sea, land, air and rail, along with cargo clearance, packaging and specialized consulting.

What is a Side-Border (Drop-Side) Transit Trailer?

A side-border trailer (also known as a drop-side or open-side curtain trailer) is a type of semi-trailer that features low metal side panels around the loading deck. These borders help secure the cargo during transport, especially for loads that don’t require full enclosure.

Advantages of Using a Side-Border Trailer:

  • Easy loading and unloading from the sides or top
  • Ideal for palletized or medium-height cargo
  • Improved safety for uncovered cargo
  • Suitable for loads that don’t need special packaging

Common Types of Cargo for Side-Border Trailers:

  • Construction materials (steel bars, cement, tiles)
  • Industrial machinery and equipment
  • Timber and wooden boards
  • Palletized goods
  • Large sacks (bulk raw materials)

Use in International Transport (Transit):

Side-border trailers are widely used for export routes to neighboring countries, including:

  • Turkey
  • Iraq
  • Afghanistan
  • Azerbaijan
  • CIS countries (like Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, etc.)

Your Frequently Asked Questions

For any questions or concerns, check out our FAQ section. We’ve provided all the information you need for a more comfortable and worry-free experience!

What are cost-effective logistics solutions?
  1. Long-term contracts with forwarders and shipping lines You get good discounts for continuous and bulk cargo.

  2. Multimodal transport For example, delivering the cargo to the port by ship and continuing the journey by train or truck – this is very economical, especially for Russia and the CIS countries.

  3. Using cheaper land routes to Russia’s neighboring countries, such as shipping to Kazakhstan or Armenia and transiting from there to Russia.

  4. Intermediate warehouse in a free zone or nearby countries like Dubai, Azerbaijan or Kazakhstan for cheaper consolidation and re-export.

  5. Detailed analysis of customs costs, taxes and standards to avoid fines and delays at borders.

  6. Using Backhaul Containers, which usually have lower rates because they return empty.

  7. Load Optimization With proper layout, maximum capacity of container or truck is utilized.

  • Multimodal / Intermodal Combining sea, rail and land transport to reach distant destinations (e.g. from a port to an inland city in Russia by train or truck).

  • Extensive network of local and international partners Cooperation with local agents and forwarders in the destination country for distribution in remote areas.

  • Using regional hubs Shipping cargo to a central country or city, then transferring to the final destination (e.g. shipping to Almaty and from there to Kyrgyzstan).

  • Use air freight for difficult or urgent areas, especially for sensitive goods or emergencies.

  • Accurate route planning and shipping scheduling to reduce stops, costs, and ensure on-time delivery in remote areas.

  1. sea ​​shipping

    • 20-foot container (TEU): about 23-25 ​​cubic meters or 23-25 ​​tons of cargo.

    • 40-foot container (FEU): about 46-50 cubic meters or 25-30 tons of cargo.

    • Large cargo ships: They can carry tens of thousands of tons of cargo.

  2. air transport

    • The cargo capacity of each aircraft depends on the model. For example, a Boeing 747 cargo plane can carry about 100-150 tons of cargo.

  3. Road transport (truck)

    • Standard truck: Typical load capacity is around 20-30 tons.

    • Special trailers: Can carry up to 50 tons or more.

  4. Rail transport

    • Freight train: Can carry hundreds of tons of cargo, depending on the type and number of wagons.

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