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    Rail logistics – cross-border transportation with reliable transit times

    Rail transport services are a reliable method for moving nearly any kind of goods over long distances. With many years of experience, we offer the most suitable logistics solutions for your logistics.

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    Comprehensive rail services including fleet operations and maintenance

    For centuries, rail logistics has been a reliable way to move a wide range of goods over long distances. Rail freight services stand out for their punctuality, sustainability and the many different options rail transport provides. These include not only standard rail operations but also in-house transport, rail forwarding and the maintenance of rail vehicles.

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    Rail transport offers unmatched versatility with virtually no limits on the types of goods that can be moved. Rhenus transports agricultural products, vehicles, construction materials and raw materials as well as mining goods like iron, steel, coke and ores. For chemical and mineral oil products, Rhenus holds the required certificates to ensure safe handling of hazardous goods. With over 250 intermodal trains each week, we guarantee smooth container transport throughout Europe. Your goods are protected by special containers, transport safety equipment and loading equipment as well as both technical and on-site monitoring. With IT tools like track & trace, you always know where your goods are.

    With more than 20 years of experience, we know what international customers expect, what challenges arise on trans-European routes, how the weather can affect transport and how important it is to respond quickly through our 24/7 helpdesk. We also take into account every detail at the customer’s endpoints or on their premises.

    Rhenus operates its own repair shops in Europe and offers rail vehicle maintenance as a service. Our experienced employees have a high level of technical expertise.

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    Advantages of rail logistics

    Rail freight delivers strong cost efficiency through high transport capacity. We combine individual orders into bigger volumes so you can benefit from our competitive purchasing prices.

    Thanks to fixed schedules and reliable routes, rail freight forwarding is among the most dependable ways to transport goods over short and long distances. Optimized processes and shorter handling times reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

    Compared to other transport modes, rail freight services are more environmentally friendly while still ensuring fast delivery.

    Rhenus rail freight services

    • Innovative and customized logistic concepts
    • 24/7 helpdesk and transport monitoring
    • Personal contact
    • Servicing of private sidings, ports, factories and CT terminals
    • Procurement of wagons and equipment
    • Pre-carriage and on-carriage by road
    • Highest quality and safety standards
    • Customs clearance organization
    • Local contacts in ten European countries
    • First and last mile services using our own resources or partners
    • Train formation by our own shunting teams and wagon masters

    Our value-added services

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    Customs clearance

    For transport across EU borders, we take care of all customs clearance for your rail logistics. Our technical experts and regional representatives work to ensure smooth, compliant processing and to prevent any delays in transportation.

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    Interface management

    We handle the entire door-to-door transport chain. On request, we manage all interfaces and integrate the customer’s own capacities. We organize and carry out transshipment at terminals and provide suitable storage solutions. From start to finish, we take care of your goods transport, including pre- and onward carriage by road. You have one point of contact for the entire route.

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    Security services

    If required, we secure your goods against theft and other risks through technical protection and dedicated security staff.

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    Infrastructure

    We take care of your rail infrastructure to ensure safety and availability. We provide maintenance, repair and infrastructure services, including the full management of operations.

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    Are you looking for a logistics solution for your rail transportation?

    With our experience and strong global network, we can design the right logistics solution for your rail freight needs.

    Frequently asked questions about rail logistics

    Nearly any kind of freight can be moved by rail. Even goods with special requirements can be transported, such as agricultural products, chemical and mineral materials, construction goods, raw materials, vehicles and mining products.