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When it comes to the distribution, transport or storage of chemical substances, don’t leave anything to chance. After all, the legal and logistical requirements for different chemicals are as specific as their individual characteristics. Our Rhenus chemical logistics experts take special care – also in terms of temperature control. Thus, we ensure that the flammable, toxic or environmentally hazardous properties do not pose a risk to people, the environment or physical assets.
We organise all pre-carriage, main carriage and on-carriage accurately so that your sensitive freight moves through the entire transport chain in compliance with all regulations – from chemical storage within our global network to transport by road, rail, water and air. Because standard solutions do not always do justice to your goods, our high-quality services can be managed centrally from the Rhenus Control Tower. This comprehensive 4PL service provides an overview of all carriers and transport steps for your shipment. On top of this, we can add additional value by handling tasks such as labelling, repackaging and sampling.
Regardless of your requirements for storage or transport of your chemical cargo: with Rhenus, you can rely on a resilient service across all logistics modes. Supplemented by a wide range of value-added services, we combine modular services with experienced handling of chemicals – for industry supply chain solutions that meet the specifications of your goods.
In order to guarantee reliable chemical logistics for protecting the integrity of your substances, we draw on many years of experience in handling hazardous substances and use product-specific technology as well as sophisticated quality and certification procedures. Fire alarm systems, gas detection and air circulation systems, CO2 extinguishing systems and certificates for the management of your goods help us to ensure the safety of goods, people and the environment.
Rhenus individually combines all elements of a smooth and secure supply chain for you.
Get in touch now!Our chemical logistics operations meet internationally recognized standards for safe, compliant and environmentally responsible handling. This includes fire, explosion and environmental protection, occupational safety as well as standardized classification hazard communication processes. Here is an overview of our certifications.
Ensures standardized processes, continuous improvement and environmentally responsible chemical logistics. Group-wide certifications also include ISO 50001 for energy efficiency and ISO 27001 for information security.
Defines safety standards to protect employees, reduce risks and ensure the safe handling, transport and storage of hazardous materials. Certified across global sites.
Regulates safe maritime transport of dangerous goods and strengthens supply chain security against theft, tampering and risks. Standard for Rhenus ocean freight operations.
Defines strict global requirements for packaging, labeling, documentation and handling of dangerous goods in air cargo. Standard for air transport of chemicals at Rhenus.
Standardizes classification, labeling and hazard communication to ensure safe and compliant storage, handling and transport of chemicals. Adhered to on a global level.
Regulates hazardous goods transport by road and rail, including packaging, documentation and safety measures. Available at many strategic locations worldwide.
Strengthen your global presence and resilience with chemical logistics chains designed for stability, flexibility and regulatory compliance – even in the most complex markets.
Combining a global footprint and standardized quality processes with the agility of a family-owned business, we support both the optimization of existing operations and expansion into new markets. Our Rhenus teams connect Europe with key international trade routes, including the US, India, Southeast Asia and the growing LATAM corridor. With reliable air, sea and intermodal transport solutions and a strong regional background in markets such as Brazil, Chile or Colombia, we support your business grow while navigating evolving trade agreements.
Professional chemical logistics not only involves complying with regulations, but also creating efficient processes – despite the risks associated with the transported goods. Find out how a leading global chemical manufacturer managed to achieve just that with Rhenus in the best practice use case!
In the field of chemical logistics, we transport and store hazardous substances, chemical raw materials, finished products, intermediate products and special chemicals. These can be liquid, solid or gaseous substances such as acids, bases, solvents, lubricants, plastics, paints and varnishes or pharmaceutical products.
In order to counteract the flammable, toxic or environmentally hazardous properties of chemical substances, we not only provide suitable packaging and cargo securing, but also pay particular attention to their specific requirements. When carrying out chemical storage or transport tasks, for example, we use special vehicles with cooling modules or air-conditioned warehouses. Of course, we transport and store the various substances separately to avoid undesired reactions.
Generally, our experts at Rhenus are trained to move and store goods of all hazardous goods classification types. Especially for specific substances, such as particularly explosive or radiation-contaminated substances, close coordination is required to determine how Rhenus can implement your request. Our experts would be happy to help you find the right logistics solution.
Thanks to our many years of experience with the legal requirements of chemical logistics, we are experienced in obtaining the relevant permits from the authorities, and always striving to substantiate the quality of our services with certifications. We would be happy to discuss with you individually how we can meet the requirements of your goods for customised chemical storage and transport.
We support global chemical logistics across key trade lanes including Europe–USA, India–Europe, Southeast Asia–Europe and the growing LATAM corridor. Whether you are strengthening operations in Europe or expanding into new markets, we accompany you with safe, compliant and efficient supply chain solutions across all modes of transport.
We embed sustainability into every stage of the chemical supply chain, taking our responsibility to protect the environment seriously. Using CO2 calculation tools, we drive low-emission processes and create transparency across operations. At the same time, certified quality and safety standards ensure responsible handling and protect the environment, people and physical assets throughout storage and transport.
