Transportation of all types of cargoes throughout Russia and the CIS

We have been working since Year 2009

The load capacity of our fleet is up to 250 tons

Reliable transportation within the agreed time frame

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Responsible storage of cargoes – specifics, advantages

“AST” Group of Companies offers their clients a cargo storage service.

For many years we have been providing services of the oversized and heavy cargoes’ responsible storage, as well as all types of related services: refuelling, loading, unloading, dismantling, installation, washing and others. There are several open-type round-the-clock guarded sites with different coatings, which are located most conveniently for carriers. Professional operators with the extensive experience working with «oversized» cargo are familiar with all types of self-propelled equipment from most manufacturers.

We strive to provide the most convenient and high-quality cargo storage service. The customers ordering complex delivery through the warehouse to the final recipient in our company get this service for free!

“AST” Group of Companies provides customers with the following range of services:

Responsible storage of all cargo types, including oversized and heavy
24-hour security and video surveillance
Professional operators’ services of loading/unloading and moving equipment
Refuelling of equipment
Technical work on request (dismantling, installation)
Conservation/deconservation of equipment
Crane or mini loader services if necessary
Slingers’ services if necessary
Additional tooling and equipment for complex loading and unloading operations (ramps, traverse, soft slings)
Weighing of oversized cargoes, geometric characteristics measurement
Direct transfer from one road train to another
Provision and processing of shipping and accounting documentation

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FAQ

What type of transportation do you use to transport cargoes?

“AST” Group of Companies delivers cargoes with its own road transport: trucks and low-frame semi-trailers with a loading height of 0.3-0.9 m, and a load capacity of up to 250 tons. In some cases, other options are also possible after consultation with the customer, e.g. the transportation of components to a large construction site using a rented van or truck.

What territory do you work on?

We provide our services throughout Russia, as well as in the CIS countries (mainly Belarus and Kazakhstan). In addition, our company organizes international multimodal transportation together with partners all over the world.

How are transportation costs calculated?

To calculate the transportation costs, you need to specify the number of locations and the dimensions and weight of the cargo. In most cases, customers provide a cargo diagram and specify the exact loading and unloading locations. In the case of internal customs transit, it is necessary to indicate the address of the place where customs clearance will be carried out.

What is there to provide in order to apply for transportation?

It is necessary to sign a contract, as well as an application for cargo transportation, and make an advance payment in accordance with the agreements made.

What documents must be presented in order to use our cargo transportation services?

As a rule, the customer must provide the following documents: Consignment note (2 to 4 samples); Power of attorney for the right to receive the cargoes and carry out their cargo transportation; In the case of transportation self-propelled equipment: vehicle passport, self-propelled car passport or registration certificate; lease, purchase, leasing agreement (or a certified copy thereof).

Do you offer cargo insurance services?

If necessary, we can insure your cargo and include this amount in the transportation costs. We also have carrier and forwarder liability insurance with a total insured risk of up to $1,160,000.

How reliable are your transportation services?

We are 100% financially responsible for the cargoes transported from the moment they are loaded to the moment they are unloaded. We also offer forwarding services. This is necessary if, for example, the cargoes are transferred from a ship to a motor vehicle during transportation. In this case, the freight forwarder bears the financial responsibility for the cargo.