Intermodal transport
Sustainable logistics thanks to a combination of rail and road
In brief
Intermodal transport combines rail and road into an end-to-end logistics chain. Your goods remain in the same loading unit throughout the entire transport – without reloading. The main journey is carried out using environmentally friendly rail transport, while pre- and onward carriage are carried out flexibly by truck – a safe, efficient and sustainable transport solution for long distances in Europe.
The benefits for you
- Cost-efficient transport thanks to reduced transshipment
- Planning security thanks to stable rail connections
- Up to 70% CO₂ reduction compared to road-only transport
- Greater security thanks to transport in the same loading unit
- Alternative routes in the event of bottlenecks or disruptions
- End-to-end monitoring for maximum transparency
- Complete organization from a single source
Here’s how it works
Bereitstellung der Ladeeinheit
Preparation of the loading unit
You prepare your loading unit (semi-trailer, container or swap body). We take care of planning and coordination.Vorlauf per LKW
Abholung Ihrer Ladeeinheit und Transport zum intermodalen Terminal – termingerecht und sicher.
Hauptlauf per Bahn
Der Haupttransport erfolgt über lange Distanzen auf der Schiene – effizient, stabil und umweltfreundlich.
Nachlauf per LKW
Am Zielterminal übernimmt der LKW den Weitertransport bis zum Empfangsort.
Zustellung
Ihre Sendung wird zuverlässig ausgeliefert. Bei Bedarf stehen Express- oder temperaturgeführte Optionen zur Verfügung.
Service details
Intermodal transport is not an individual means of transport, but an integrated system. The intelligent combination of rail and truck combines efficiency, sustainability and security.
- Semi-trailers
- Containers
- Swap bodies
Your goods remain in the same unit throughout the entire transport – without reloading.
- Long distances within Europe
- High load weights
- Sectors with increased safety requirements (e.g. chemicals, pharmaceuticals)
- Companies with sustainability goals
- Regular volume flows
Shifting the main journey to rail transport enables CO₂ emissions savings of up to 70%. Intermodal transport actively supports decarbonization strategies and ESG goals.
For maximum security and transparency, we monitor the entire transport process – from pre-carriage and main journey to delivery. You benefit from clear status information and punctual handling. In the event of changes, we react proactively and coordinate the next steps directly.
The costs are based on:
- Distance and route
- Weight and load volume
- Loading unit
- Service level (standard or night service)
- Value-added services
Intermodal solutions offer attractive cost advantages over pure road transport, especially for long distances. You can obtain a non-binding individual quotation via our contact form.
Value-added services
With our value-added services, we offer maximum flexibility – even for complex European transport chains.
- End-to-end monitoring with transparent status tracking
- Optional night transport to optimize delivery times
- Alternative routing in the event of bottlenecks
- CO₂ reporting on request
- Personal route and network advice
These consignments are particularly suitable
Intermodal transport is ideal for:
- Long-distance transport within Europe
- Goods with a high load weight
- Industrial goods and bulk transport
- Companies with a sustainability strategy
- Safety-related goods
- Regular volume traffic
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