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Do you need a fast and economical short sea shipping solution? Our services link industrial regions and markets. With regular liner services, an extensive network of locations and many years of experience, we are a competent partner for short sea transportation.
Through regular services connecting major ports, we provide a cost-effective and sustainable transportation solution. Take advantage of our extensive experience in short sea shipping together with our broad network of locations. Thanks to our own port terminals, the right equipment is always available for unloading your individual cargo. Our experts at Rhenus are available to support you at every stage. Furthermore, our reliable hinterland connections ensure the smooth onward transportation of your goods inland so that your goods reach their destinations efficiently and on time, even beyond the coast.
Based on your requirements regarding cargo type, dimensions, weight and handling processes, even large shipment volumes can be transported quickly through short sea or combined transportation solutions.
Transport your goods with our short sea vessels to help relieve road traffic and lower your carbon footprint.
Benefit from a wide range of routes, numerous available ports and the terminals of the Rhenus Group with prioritized and individual handling and storage.
On-time delivery through optimized processes and reliable schedules in short sea transportation.
Our short sea experts will be happy to explain our comprehensive services and provide you with a customized offer.
Short sea shipping refers to all maritime transportation services that operate without crossing an ocean. As part of the multimodal supply chain, it combines road transport, rail services and inland waterway shipping.
Short sea vessels can transport steel, aluminium, paper, wood, grain, sand, gravel, liquids, bulk, breakbulk, oversized project cargo and many other types of freight.
Although short sea shipping may not be quicker than trucks or trains, it offers much higher efficiency for logistics and supply chain management. By moving large cargo volumes in one single voyage, businesses can reduce the organization, complexity and costs involved in coordinating multiple truck fleets. In addition, regular services support more accurate logistics planning.
More efficient vessel designs together with alternative fuels such as methanol and liquefied natural gas will contribute to lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions. In addition, automation and digitalization will increase the efficiency of short sea shipping while improving accessibility for companies of every size.
