Top Rail Freight Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 20, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 644 Rail Freight Companies as of September 2026 across 65 countries. The top-ranked firm is 18 Wheels Warehousing and Trucking (5.0 stars, 8 verified reviews, $25 - $49/hr, founded 1989, Vancouver). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4.7, and 37% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Rail Freight Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Are you in search of the most reliable rail freight companies? Long-distance and remote locations, at times, makes it challenging in deciding the type of transport. In such cases, rail freight is an option that is cost-effective, reliable, and quick with minimal environmental impact. To help you find the best rail shipping companies and make a sound selection, below is a list of the most reputed names in the industry. It would help if you browsed through the options, and the associated reviews and ratings will enable you to make an informed decision. Come along to examine this list of the best rail freight companies to choose the one that best fits your requirements.

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  • 1 18 Wheels Warehousing is a Canadian National Canadian 3PL provider. Our major warehousing facilities are located in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. We specialize in warehousing, with value-add services such as repacking and transportation. We pride ourselves as being best Canadian 3PL that is flexible ... read 18 Wheels Warehousing and Trucking reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    1989
    Vancouver, Canada
    Good to be partnered with an energetic, progressive and growing company - Dave Terrana
  • VTL - International Air & Sea Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokerage, Global Logistics Services in Chennai.An industry needs a transportation or logistics company to import export the product through flight or ship, VTL custom clearance faciltates the shipment flow of VTL shipments in Time Safely Securely ... read VTL reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1995
    Chennai, India
    Best logistics company in chennai - Meriya Helen
  • Crawfords vision is to be a leading Integrated rail and road freightline marketplace for the mining, manufacturing, dangerous goods and agricultural sectors across the Eastern Australian regional corridor. Mission Be the most effective private integrated rail and road freight transport business in regional and coastal ... read Crawfords Freightlines reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1989
    Newcastle, Australia
    I specialize in creating engaging, SEO-optimized content and technical solutions - CEO
  • Milky Way Logistics is an independent forwarder and supplier of various freight and logistics solutions. Being globally connected to network of International agents we offer first-class worldwide solutions to your Freight requirements. Comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions form the core of our business – from ... read Milky Way Logistics LTD reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    London, United Kingdom
    Milky Way Logistics delivered a professional, reliable, and seamless service shipping US to UK. - Anonymous
  • Qafila is on a mission to drive growth and profitability for our clients through digital freight forwarding. We have harnessed the power of AI to drive innovation delivering efficiencies and visibility to MENA businesses.

    NA
    50 - 249
    2017
    Dubai, UAE
    Loyal and Quick - Nadim Shafeeq Awad
  • 'Tre'Log -Www.trelogs.com Multi Award winning,Top rated,reputed and the best international shipping and Freight forwarding co in Dubai,(Head Quarters)managed by group of well experienced,Qualified professionals over Several years of experience in Intl freight forwarding,project handling,Time critical,AOG,Shipspares,Mega Malls & Luxyuary Brands Logistics,Door to Door Deliveries,AIR/SEA.Land transportation,Customs clearance ... read TreLog (Shipping,Freight & Projects) Dubai reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2007
    Al Qusais, UAE
    Excellent support-Professional Management - Global O/M TeamManager-'TreLog-Shipping&Projects.Dubai.Award Winner,Freight WCA member,Logistica,ProjectsAOG- Exibitions
  • From Warehousing to Fulfillment, to Repacking and Transportation, 18 Wheels Warehousing & Trucking can manage and optimize every aspect of your supply chain. With facilities in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, and across Canada, we can optimize your local and national logistics process.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Vancouver, Canada
    Exceptional service by 3PL Vancouver - Director
  • Alliance Shipping, the leading shipping and logistics solutions provider, is dedicated to fulfilling your shipping needs. We excel in freight forwarding, and our highly skilled team is readily available to assist with custom clearance too. To guarantee safe handling and delivery of your cargo goods, ... read Alliance Shipping reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2019
    Dubai, UAE
    Alliance Shipping delivered our electronics safely and on time with professional service. - Jim Davis
  • A global sea and air freight forwarding company especially for BRI countries. It provides end-to-end, one stop shop supply chain management services including: Sea Freight, Air Freight, Cross-Border Railway, Project, Chartering, Port Service, Customs Clearance, Road Transportation, Warehouse management, etc.

    NA
    250 - 999
    2001
    Shenzhen, China
    A very professional company with excellent sevice - --
  • Race Couriers have major accounts with the world’s largest and most trusted courier companies. We offer you the lowest parcel delivery prices GUARANTEED. Thanks to the massive buying power we have secured huge discounts off their normal selling rates. This allows us to offer you ... read Race Couriers reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2019
    Melbourne, Australia
    The most cheapest in melbourne. Very nice Service and Good Work. - Founder & President
  • National Logistics Corporation (NLC) is a renowned logistics company in Pakistan, playing a pivotal role in the country's economic development since its inception in 1978. With a strong commitment to excellence, NLC has established itself as a leader in the logistics industry, offering a wide ... read National Logistics Corporation (NLC) reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    1978
    Rawalpindi, Pakistan
    We are happy to use NLC for our logistics needs - Communication Officer
  • KIN is a trusted BPO partner providing accounting, HR, logistics, and medical billing services. We proudly support several companies across the U.S.

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2020
    Palos Verdes Estates, United States
    Working with KIN Logistics has been a seamless experience and I will consider them again soon. - Director
  • JTM Cargo Management can provide logistics solutions, carrying out any cargo movement smoothly and efficiently by exceeding the expectations of our clients. With over 22 years of experience in both local and international air freight forwarding, international ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage and supply chain ... read JTM Cargo Management reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Sydney, Australia
    PLEASE AVOID JTM AT ANY COST - Rakesh Babu
  • IT Development, IT Staffing, Custom Software, Web & Application Solutions & Services: We partner with ambitious organizations to translate vision into reality through cutting-edge software solutions. We work hand-in-hand throughout your digital transformation journey, empowering you to achieve operational excellence, business goals, and a thriving ... read Synoris reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2016
    Navi Mumbai, India
    Synoris delivered a quality app on time with great support and clear communication - Technical Architect
  • ONS Logistics India Pvt Ltd is an International Freight Forwarding and Custom House Agent with a worldwide network of representatives and alliances. We provide general and specialized logistic services utilizing air, sea, and land transportation to suppliers from virtually anywhere in the world. Our company ... read ONS Logistics India Pvt Ltd reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2005
    Ludhiana, India
    Seamless Transition and Efficient Logistics Collaboration. - Transportation Supervisor
  • We are a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For 170 years, we have played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy. BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces. The railway is ... read BNSF Railway reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    Fort Worth, United States
  • RSI was incorporated as Rail Services Inc. in 1984 and in 2000 the company name was changed to RSI Logistics, Inc. RSI currently has about 160 employees. Our headquarters is in Michigan and we have 24 locations in 14 states. We have customers in every major industry that utilizes rail freight transportation. They range from ... read RSI Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1984
    Okemos, United States
  • OmniTRAX, Inc is one of North America’s largest private railroad and transportation management companies. It has interests in railroads, terminals, logistics hubs and industrial real estate. OmniTRAX connects commerce to customers through its network of 21 regional and short line railroads that cover 11 US states and 3 Canadian provinces. The company’s railroads interchange with ... read OmniTRAX reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1986
    Denver, United States
  • Our roots began in 1928 when Fred H. Sasser founded Central West Refrigerator Despatch (CRDX). The following year, the Great Depression plunged the global economy into chaos. But, Mr. Sasser persevered. He took the necessary steps to protect and enhance his business. Today, his spirit guides our approach. When you entrust CF Rail Services to ... read CF Rail Services reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Schaumburg, United States
  • Founded in 2011, Xtracare is a young company with an opulent history. A modest one-man operation, fuelled by hard work & driven by passion, has led to the present day Xtracare team. Despite hardships and failures obstructing our way, we continued to lay each tile of our dream, thus creating Xtracare Logistics Private Limited from ... read Xtracare Logistics Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    Gurgaon, India
  • Central Rail Supply is a premier Canadian supplier of precision-engineered crane rail systems, industrial rail components, and track accessories, proudly serving Hamilton, Burlington, the GTA, and clients across Canada for over 37 years. Specializing in high-performance crane and tee rails, durable fasteners, custom track work, and essential rail accessories, Central Rail Supply delivers reliable solutions ... read Central Rail Supply Ltd. reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1987
    Smithville, Canada
  • Founded in 1996, Highroad Consulting, Ltd. is a leading consulting firm dedicated to optimizing the transportation and logistics needs of businesses across diverse industries. With a strong presence in both the U.S. and Canada, we specialize in developing innovative, cost-effective strategies that position our clients as leaders in their markets. Recognized particularly for our expertise ... read Highroad Consulting LTD reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    1996
    Highland, United States
  • As a part of the Tschudi Group our roots date back to 1883. We are experts within project transports, rail, bulk liquid, chartering, beverage transports and forwarding. Our dedicated team of professionals are located in 10 different countries and always ready to quote for your next project!

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Turku, Finland
  • With over 68,000 employees, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the ... read Bombardier reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1967
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • Sagawa Express Co., Ltd. began operations in 1957, delivering its first package between Kyoto and Osaka. Since then, we have inherited the "hikyaku no kokoro" (the spirit of the Edo-era express messengers) from our founder and continued to deliver our customers' heart and soul along with their precious goods left in trust with us. Today, ... read SAGAWA reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Tokyo, Japan
  • CSX is a company on the move. As the nation’s best run railroad, we’re redefining freight rail with a progressive vision and real results – setting new industry performance standards and building a force of highly skilled professionals who are energized to help us move the economy safely, efficiently and reliably.

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1827
    Jacksonville, United States
  • Since 1975, Cranston Trucking has been providing dedicated and professional transport services. We are proud of our history. We began as a private carrier for our parent company, Cranston Print Works Company (CPW), a successful textile printing company in business since 1824. As their needs grew, so did our business and eventually our Trucking Division ... read Cranston Trucking reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Providence, United States
  • Rapid Express Freight, Inc. is a licensed and bonded freight broker specializing in all types of freight shipping. Since 2004, we have been offering full freight transportation services. Our services include Truckload, LTL and Rail Intermodal shipping services.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    NYC, United States
  • The Railroad Transport Group is a South Australian privately owned transport company specialising in logistics and storage services. Beginning in 1957 as a family owned business, Director Glen McMahon began local and interstate haulage operations from Port Vincent to Adelaide, under the banner G.F McMahon Transport. Under the passionate management of Glen, the business flourished ... read Railroad Transport reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1990
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Pavlich, Inc, founded in 1974, is a locally-owned and family-run business. We have a fleet of over 70 trucks and trailers. We primarily serve the Midwest and across the United States with our road fleet. Pavlich transports freight in bulk products of all varieties and sells all types of specialty stone. For our customers, we ... read Pavlich reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1974
    Kansas City, United States
  • Terminal Consolidation maintains its’ own fleet of equipment, in addition, we have interchange agreements with intermodal chassis pools, rail & steamship interchanges for servicing your needs in the Kansas City Area.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1973
    Kansas City, United States
  • Our airport to airport service freight your goods to the chosen destination country .upon arrival your consignee will pick up the goods at designated airport, clear the consignment the through customs themselves & pay the local handling charges.

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    Ahmedabad, India
  • Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+ cities across nearly 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has about 4,700 professionals around the world who help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk ... read Oliver Wyman reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1972
    NYC, United States
  • Shiftezy Packers and Movers in Indore have gained recognition because of their dedication to their work. We at Packers and Movers India are no different; our team is committed, professional, and experienced when it comes to moving all your items from one place to another, hassle-free! Shiftezy Packers and Movers in Indore is an established ... read Shiftezy reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Indore, India
  • We work extremely hard to become one of the leading brokerage companies in the market and are always ready to walk the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction. Our boutique brokerage is driven by the “every load matters” principle. Unlike large brokers, we provide undivided attention to every request and see every order through to ... read HMD Transport reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2004
    Chicago Ridge, United States
  • Lindsay Fox began Linfox in Melbourne in 1956 with one truck delivering soft drinks in the summer months and fuel in winter. More than six decades later, Linfox leads the way as Asia Pacific’s largest privately-owned logistics company, involving more than 24,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Linfox works with some of ... read Linfox reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    1956
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Our objective is to achieve service excellence through open communication and a ‘can do’ approach to business. We will provide our customers a service that reflects integrity, innovation and value at all times. We will provide our employees with an environment where commitment and excellence is encouraged and promoted.

    < $25/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1974
    Sydney, Australia
  • When you think of import export, think of Limco Logistics, the trusted name for almost two decades. We are an International Freight and logistics service company and have been dedicated to serving the freight industry for quite a long time. Our headquarters are in the USA and we have branches in Moscow, Russia St. Petersburg, ... read Limco Logistics reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Moscow, Russia
  • Transmetrics unlocks the power of Big Data and predictive analytics for cargo transport industry. Our products consist of data cleansing, advanced forecasting, predictive optimization and execution controlling modules to help companies optimize their operations. Transmetrics works with some of the leading logistics companies in the world, including three global Fortune 500 companies.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Sofia, Bulgaria
  • MENQ Logistics aims to be a leading global total logistics company primarily focused on managing the movement of goods in and out of Asia to and from key global business centres for major corporations and multinationals.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Taipei City, Taiwan
  • We are Bridge Logistics: a Cincinnati-based logistics company that is founded on breaking the stereotypes of the sales and logistics industries. Our vision is to build genuine relationships and grow together. We're looking to grow our sales and operations teams with individuals who share our passion!

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Adams Industries is a family oriented organization dedicated to the well-being of our employees and service to our customers and community. Our team designs and implements optimal supply chain solutions for the specific needs of our customers and commercial tenants. Investing in talented individuals and taking on new opportunities stimulates our innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. ... read Adams Industries reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1987
    Dayton, United States
  • It is a supplier of railway-led cross-border multimodel transport logistics solutions under the china railway container system. The company's core transportation business includes: railway cold chain and special container logistics transportation

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1996
    Shanghai, China
  • MovIt is a national freight and logistics management company providing supply chain solutions across Australia. We are a network of transport providers facilitating aggregation to leverage the collective strength for the benefit of every business large and small; in controlling cost, improving quality, optimizing safety, saving time and modernizing business. We have the experience and ... read MovIt reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Sydney, Australia
  • If you are shipping from ports in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland to anywhere in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana, Afar Trucking is here for you. We can meet all of your import/export cargo shipping needs.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Seattle, United States
  • Since the 1970’s, Bulkmatic has been one of the largest and most trusted dry bulk transport companies in the country. A privately owned company, we realized early on that we had to provide the best possible value to our customers and that we had to make sure Bulkmatic Transport was the best place to work. ... read Bulkmatic Transport reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1970
    Griffith, United States
  • BZS is a non-asset based freight provider handling all modes of transportation for our customers in the USA and Canada. We serve our customers diverse shipping needs with the highest level of service matching capacity and capability of carriers for greater efficiency and quality control in load transportation.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    NYC, United States
  • Founded in Tonawanda, NY in 1970, Cope Bestway Express has grown into two additional divisions, including and Bestway Overseas. Bestway is a one-stop service for all your trucking, warehousing, and rail needs.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1970
    Buffalo, United States

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Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
2FIRMS

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Industry Contenders
Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
0FIRMS

Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

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The 2 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

SGAsia Pacific$69/hr$69
GBWestern Europe$52/hr$52
MXLATAM$51/hr$51
INSouth Asia$48/hr$48
USNorth America$36/hr$36
UAEastern Europe$35/hr$35
AUOceania$33/hr$33
ZAAfrica$33/hr$33

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USUnited States143$35/hr4.882View firms
USUnited States
143 firms$35/hr4.8
Value Score82 / 100

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If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Countries with the best Value Score for supply chain & logistics hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
United States · $0-24/hr

73 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: DGD Transport, CSX, ICAT Logistics.

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

6 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: Future Forwarding, Murphy Warehouse Company, YOYO Global Freight.

Top tier leader
China · $150+/hr

4 firms in this tier - more than any other country. Top picks: CTS International Logistic, Sino Shipping, DocShipper.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

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Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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