Russian leasing company buys timber flat cars
In Russia, manufacturer UWC and transportation leasing company Dessa have signed a contract for the supply of another batch of 60-foot flat cars for transporting timber. UWC will dispatch the freight cars to Dessa in Q1/2021.
The flat car has an increased load capacity of 72.5 t and a larger body volume of 158 cbm. These specifications allow it to transport timber, whether light or heavy, at a maximum efficiency. The freight car can accommodate some 40% more freight compared to a similar 40-foot-long flat car widely available in the market.
Moreover, the freight cars have a loading length of 18.85 m, which means they can accommodate three timber stacks, each 6 m long, while remaining within the “short-base” tariff range, UWC said. (ben)