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
Preparation of the loading unit
You prepare your loading unit (semi-trailer, container or swap body). We take care of planning and coordination.
Pre-carriage by truck
Collection of your loading unit and transport to the intermodal terminal – securely and on time.
Service details
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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