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Your partner for project logistics – Rhenus

As a leading global logistics provider, we excel in project logistics. From turnkey logistics and special cargo services to multimodal transport, heavy haulage, chartering, engineering and offshore solutions, Rhenus has your needs covered.

Discover our project logistics services

Through mixed modes of transportation, Rhenus provides comprehensive project logistics solutions that simplify your supply chain. Whether it’s special cargo by sea, rail or air or heavy haulage, we guarantee efficient handling for every project. 

We take full responsibility for the entire logistics process from planning and procurement to delivery and installation. Our team collaborates closely with project managers and engineers to ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time and to the right location, meeting project deadlines. 

Given the complexity and diversity of the industry, we apply a tailored approach that best meets your project’s needs. This allows us to avoid risks before they occur and reduce transport costs. Our trained engineers are equipped to make the right choices for your project. 

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Benefits with Rhenus

By providing the necessary permits, customs documents and legal requirements, we minimize legal risks. 

With access to specialized equipment and vehicles, we are fully prepared for transporting heavy and OOG cargo (out-of-gauge cargo) successfully.

We consider specific challenges to reduce the risk of delays and damage, thereby preventing unnecessary costs.

Through careful planning and coordination of an optimized transport process, from selecting routes to consolidating shipments, you can save time and significantly lower the costs of project logistics. 

Take advantage of a streamlined organization and free up your time to focus on your core business.

Why choose Rhenus for your project logistics

  • Experience seamless worldwide operations supported by a strong global network and trusted local expertise. 
  • Benefit from project logistics solutions that leverage deep industry insights across multiple industries.
  • By choosing Rhenus as your freight forwarder, with access to our assets such as terminals, barges, coaster vessels, trucks and containers, you can count on reliable service and complete control.
  • Access customized project planning designed to suit your needs with our in-house engineering department.
  • We offer flexible and expedited shipping options, coordinated by our dedicated charter desk for sea and airfreight. 

Our project logistics services for your needs

Our specialized cargo handling services are tailored to your logistics needs for transporting, managing and delivering cargo that requires unique care, equipment and expertise.

We specialize in project logistics services, delivering customized solutions that integrate multiple transport modes, tailored equipment and expert knowledge. For oversized and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, we provide customized handling solutions, from heavy haulage on the road to alternatives across other transport modes. Our priority is the safe and timely delivery of project cargo, offering benefits for industries that manage complex and high-risk shipments. 

By combining sea, air, rail and road transport operations under a single contract, we handle the complexity of project logistics across multiple modes of transport

Through our coordinated process, our solutions optimize your supply chain by leveraging the strengths of each transport mode. The result is greater efficiency – delivering sustainability gains, cost savings and improved flexibility

We stand out from competitors by leveraging our own Rhenus assets, including terminals, barges, coasters, trucks and our container fleet. This allows us to deliver sustainable transport solutions. 

Understanding the care required when handling our clients’ cargo, we offer chartering options for multipurpose vessels, bulkers or coasters. Our project logistics experts adapt solutions to fit your cargo needs and optimize results while reducing risks. Our dedicated chartering team provides part and full charters, risks analysis and tailored charter agreements.

Rhenus provides both pre-planning and on-site support for your transport engineering needs. With expertise ranging from trailer and lifting specialists to heavy-lift port captains, our team ensures safe and efficient project execution across your supply chain, even if circumstances change unexpectedly. 

As part of our transport engineering solutions, our experts conduct feasibility studies, provide surveying services and prepare method statements. This also includes technical drawings, transport consulting and strategies for risk management and mitigation. 

With over four decades of experience, our transport engineering department has expertise in both the operational and commercial challenges of project logistics, covering everything from handling to operations.

Rhenus provides customized offshore logistics you can rely on, whether for the preparation or installation of offshore projects. 

Our wind farm service covers the transport of components and crew along with supply runs to offshore platforms, vessels or jackup rigs. As part of our shore base services, we manage all tasks related to cargo handling, customs clearance, waste management and container supply. In addition, our project logistics experts provide turnkey measurement and marker buoy solutions as well as vessel management and chartering. 

Delivering the full package, our platform service includes personnel transfer by helicopter, CTV,  and shore base services. Take advantage of our holistic approach which covers cargo and bunker supply runs, purchasing services and vessel supply, including the mobilization and demobilization of equipment. 

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Need to move heavy loads with precision and care?

Our expertise in conducting special cargo services for heavy and oversized freight ensures your project logistics are in safe hands.

Turnkey logistics for industrial projects

At Rhenus, we manage every part of your project logistics and supply chain for your large-scale industrial projects. Our approach is designed to simplify project management and ensure seamless coordination by offering an end-to-end service.

By assessing the specific needs of the project, our project logistics experts develop a  supply chain strategy that ensures smooth operations, from planning routes to consolidating cargo and selecting the right mode of transportation.

To make sure everything goes according to plan, we identify risks before they arise and customize solutions for your contingency plans, whether they involve delays, customs clearance or transportation bottlenecks.