The definition of the structure and sizes of freight wagons for the transport of goods RUE "PA "Belaruskali"

Abstract

Belarusis one of the largest manufacturers of potash fertilizers. For “Belaruskaliy”, as for the majority of large industrial enterprises, the main manufacturing rhythmicity depends on the timely transport services. An urgent problem of providing of transportations by the wagon stock is considered in the article. The results of the actual usage of wagons belonging to various owners are analyzed, whereas the economic benefits of forming their own wagon stock are determined. Based upon the conditions of transporting the certain volume of goods and the necessity to observe lay days in a port, the wagon stock size is determined.