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Capacity, transshipment and document risks in Middle Corridor planning
Why should rail capacity, border crossings, Caspian passage and transshipment windows be addressed before quoting?
Capacity alone is not enough
Train, terminal, border crossing, wagon type and destination capacity must align in one plan. Availability in one leg does not mean the complete flow is available.
Transshipment and transit window
Transfers between stations or modes may require handling, customs and road connection. These times and costs should be visible separately during planning.
An honest ETA approach
ETA is an important planning signal, but it must be validated with capacity, weather, border and carrier updates. The portal will track planned and actual time separately.