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    For the reliable transportation of your goods in containers or on flat racks, Rhenus delivers efficient container stripping services alongside cargo container stuffing. You benefit from many years of expertise and the utmost care in cargo securing and sea-worthy packaging for seamless transportation, loading and unloading.

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    From cargo handling to pre- and onward carriage

    Whatever shape or form your products arrive in: the experienced experts at Rhenus take care of the stuffing and stripping of containers so you do not have to worry. From the careful loading and securing of your goods in containers and on flat racks to sea-worthy packaging and efficient unloading and disposal of the lashing and stowage material, container stuffing and stripping is performed in weather-protected environments across many Rhenus sites.

    Optimized processes allow you to benefit from a reliable cargo container stuffing and stripping service while also lowering costs for the empty transport of containers during pre-carriage or on-carriage. At the same time, you gain access to strong connections to multimodal transport routes.

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    Simplified processes designed for your benefit

    The combined use of truck, rail, barge and sea-going vessels ensures an optimal transport route including pre-carriage and on-carriage.

    Efficient handling processes with cranes, forklift trucks and reach stackers for pallets and boxes, big bags, bundles or loose cargo as well as heavy and oversized goods, vehicles and machines.

    EDI data transmission and weighing of the verified gross mass (VGM) by reach stacker during container stuffing and stripping provide a comprehensive overview and support compliant sea transportation.

    Comprehensive customs clearance support helps importers and exporters save time and reduce administrative hurdles.

    Stuffing and stripping expertise from Rhenus

    • Optimally connected: Our access to road, rail and water transportation allows us to guarantee optimal connections for our customers beyond standard container stuffing and stripping services. This gives you greater reliability by helping avoid the frequently high road traffic volumes in port areas while enabling the transport of heavy goods without the need for additional heavy-load permits.
    • More than container stuffing and stripping: Take advantage of the versatile equipment available at our terminals: in Hamburg, for instance, sea-worthy packaging is provided directly at the terminal. Our port crane simplifies the loading of heavy as well as small goods, while our “Greenliner” delivers sustainable container transport within the Hamburg port area. Additionally, locations including Cuxhaven and Hamburg feature a rail connection that makes it possible to reload sensitive cargo directly from the wagon in a weather-protected environment.
    • Cost-optimized processes: Reduce costs with container freight stations (CFSs) located directly at the terminal. At certain Rhenus locations, we can collect empty containers without requiring extra transportation to the terminal. Following stripping and stuffing, containers can be transported to the export warehouse as full containers. As a result, empty positioning and return transportation are no longer necessary, creating significant advantages in efficiency and cost reduction.
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    Connected processes for container stuffing and stripping

    Find out how Rhenus implements efficient cargo container stuffing and stripping operations at the terminal.

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    Prioritize the safety of your shipments transported in containers or on flat racks!

    Rhenus experts at our interconnected locations ensure secure load handling and efficient container stripping and stuffing!

    High standards for loading and unloading containers and flat racks

    ISO 9001

    A quality management system certified according to ISO 9001 supports consistently high service quality and efficient procedures throughout our container handling processes.

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    ISO 9001

    Our commitment to occupational safety is confirmed through this certification: we reduce risks during container loading and unloading while continuously adhering to international standards designed to protect employees.

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    ISO 45001

    Rhenus, as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), applies measures that support high security standards along the supply chain. As a result, we ensure secure and reliable customs processes and procedures in international container transportation.

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    Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

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    Frequently asked questions

    The term cargo container stuffing describes the loading of goods into containers or onto flat racks. Rhenus takes responsibility for this process, including securing the cargo for safe transportation.

    Container stripping describes the process of unloading goods from containers or flat racks. Rhenus carries out this task carefully, including disposing of lashing and stowage material, to support efficient and safe unloading.

    Yes, besides container stripping and stuffing, Rhenus also handles pre-carriage and on-carriage. Our sites are strategically connected to rail and water transportation to support these services. As a result, heavy goods can be transported efficiently without additional permits being required.

    Reduced transport costs through optimized processes, multimodal connections to trucks, trains and ships as well as comprehensive processing including customs formalities and real-time data transmission via EDI are among the advantages offered by Rhenus. These resources allow transport routes to be designed efficiently, preventing costs caused by empty shipments or disruptions within the supply chain.