Rhenus is your partner for intermodal cargo solutions. With our own fleet of more than 21,000 containers and 250 depots around the world, we provide efficient transportation options by sea, road or rail. We can combine these modes to create solutions that fit your supply chain needs.
Since 1991, Rhenus has organized intermodal container shipments to various regions. We offer comprehensive solutions and door-to-door services tailored to your needs through multiple gateways. You benefit from faster transit times, lower costs and improved environmental sustainability when you choose Rhenus as your partner for intermodal cargo solutions. Our global network ensures your shipments are delivered efficiently and reliably.
Our container services include one-way leasing, container rental and container trading, allowing containers to be rented for one-off trips, leased on a short or long-term basis and bought or sold. This lets us offer you flexible usage options, cost savings and strategic positioning that help increase efficiency and improve your profitability.
We move your goods through multiple modes of transportation and ensure a secure and reliable supply chain from the port of origin to the destination.
These are our intermodal transport routes:
Intermodal connections from Türkiye to Europe:
Rail connections across Europe:
Short sea connections:
Our NVOCC services encompass securing slots from common carriers or feeder operators to move goods using our own containers (SOCs). We offer space protection, competitive handling charges and extended free time for demurrage and detention.
Extensive rail connections across Europe, featuring routes from Türkiye to Europe as well as various north-south, north-central and north-east connections.
A land bridge service that delivers rapid transportation across extensive overland routes and serves as an efficient alternative to sea transportation.
Reduce high transportation costs with optimized routes by combining modes for more cost-efficient solutions and better overall pricing.
Increase flexibility by using alternative routes and adapting to traffic issues or other obstacles to help achieve timely deliveries.
Reduce your carbon footprint with intermodal cargo solutions that use environmentally friendly modes, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and promote green logistics.
Benefit from an extended international network that provides seamless door-to-door services, combining multiple transportation modes to improve efficiency and reliability across international routes.
Contact us today for cost-effective, flexible and reliable intermodal options, backed by our global network and specialized equipment.
Intermodal cargo solutions involve transporting goods using multiple modes of transportation, such as rail, road and sea, without handling the freight itself when changing modes. Rhenus uses various types of containers and transport units for this method, making transportation efficient and lowering the risk of damage.
Intermodal cargo solutions typically use a combination of rail, road and sea transport. We select these modes based on efficiency, cost-effectiveness and the specific requirements of your shipment, supporting a seamless transition between the various means of transport.
The intermodal service offers several benefits, including reduced transportation costs, greater flexibility in route planning and improved sustainability through the use of environmentally friendly modes such as rail and sea shipping. With intermodal cargo solutions from Rhenus, you benefit from minimized handling and a lower risk of damage and loss of your shipment.
You can track your intermodal shipment with our track & trace tool. This allows us to give you real-time updates on the location and status of your freight, ensuring transparency and efficient supply chain management.
Freight security in intermodal transportation is maintained through various measures, including secure loading and sealing of containers, 24/7 monitoring and the use of secure terminals and facilities. Additionally, strict adherence to international regulations and standards helps protect against theft and damage.
Intermodal transport uses multiple types of transportation such as trucks, trains and ships, for a single shipment, making it more sustainable. For example, a journey from Germany to Central Asia by road alone covers more than 7,000 kilometers and produces over 7,500 kilograms of CO2 emissions. By using an intermodal route – transport by truck to the port, then by river barge, sea freight, rail and ferry – we cut emissions by up to 65 percent. Additionally, we use our own containers throughout the trip and balance imports and exports to avoid empty trips, resulting in more competitive pricing and greater sustainability.
