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Transport your goods from A to B by sea freight for a reliable, cost-effective and sustainable option. Our wide network of port locations, own fleet and experience with customized solutions ensure your goods reach their destination safely and efficiently by sea.
With sea freight, you can ship your cargo worldwide with the support of our long-standing partnerships with major port operators and shipping lines, together with our own fleet of vessels. We offer a wide range of solutions tailored to your sea freight needs, including LCL, FCL and buyer’s and seller’s consolidation. From river-sea transport and chartering services to supply and disposal for tankers and customs clearance assistance, we handle every aspect of your sea freight logistics.
Ship your sea freight cost-effectively with LCL, even for smaller loads. By sharing container space, you lower shipping costs while maintaining reliability. Ideal for smaller importers and exporters, LCL lets you move smaller volumes and adapt to market demand. It’s an affordable way to expand your business through sea transport and save compared to air or rail transport.
FCL sea freight is the ideal choice when regular shipment volumes between set origins and destinations allow for full container use. Benefit from customized container shipping suited to your needs, continuous tracking and paperless booking and documentation for seamless coordination with sea freight companies.
Combine multiple LCL shipments into a single full-container load (FCL) with buyer’s and seller’s consolidation. This sea freight method helps reduce costs, increase supply chain transparency and enhance cargo management, offering a streamlined and cost-effective solution for global logistics.
Short sea transportation provides an efficient connection between industrial regions and markets. Regular liner services between major port locations save time and costs while offering environmentally friendly transport options. Through our door-to-door sea freight services, we deliver goods quickly and reliably. Our just-in-time deliveries also ensure that the desired goods or materials arrive on time for your production.
We specialize in delivering comprehensive transport services for offshore projects. Whether it’s the safe transfer of your crew by ship or helicopter or reliable supplies for your offshore platforms, we have you covered. Our groupage services are our specialty, combining shipments for different platforms to reduce costs and protect the environment. We also design tailored logistics concepts for complete wind farm campaigns.
Sea transport is a particularly environmentally friendly way to move goods.
With regular departures and fixed transit times, sea freight is a highly reliable option. Benefit from optimized supply chains and consistent availability.
Use our intercontinental transport services to reach trade routes and markets within the deepsea transport sector.
We manage the complete coordination of your shipments, including pre- and on-carriage, and ensure all applicable regulations are always met.
Certified under DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, Rhenus ensures high-quality sea and river navigation, inland waterway transport and related services with full compliance to meet your highest standards.
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Rhenus is a DIN EN ISO 14001:2015-certified provider of sustainable logistics solutions that reduce environmental impact and meet your needs with eco-conscious practices.
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Rhenus improves energy efficiency in inland waterway transport and ensures reliable services while lowering energy consumption and environmental impact, certified according to DIN EN ISO 50001:2015.
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As a GMP-certified company, Rhenus ensures quality and safety throughout every stage of the logistics process and guarantees the safe, compliant transport of animal feed by inland waterway.
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Sea freight refers to the transport of goods by sea, that is, by ship. It is used for various types of cargo, from raw materials such as coal and oil to finished products like cars and electronics. Companies choose sea freight to move large quantities of goods over long distances because it is typically more cost-effective than air or land transport.
Air freight is generally more expensive than sea freight due to higher operating costs and limited cargo space on planes. It’s often chosen for urgent or time-critical shipments, while sea freight is preferred for larger quantities of goods over longer distances because it is more cost-effective.
You can choose between full charter services and general cargo shipments. We handle all types of cargo, from containers and bulk goods to dangerous, liquid, heavy or oversized project cargo. For deep sea transportation, we rely on long-standing partnerships with reputable sea carriers to charter vessels and deliver your goods on time anywhere in the world. For smaller shipments, we consolidate your freight on one vessel and transport it to your chosen destination. Sea freight consolidation leads to cost savings for you.
With our consolidation services, buyers can combine LCL shipments from different suppliers to reduce costs. Your shipments are collected in one location, consolidated into an FCL container and sent to the destination together. If you’re a seller, we load your various shipments from one origin into an FCL container and send it directly to the port of destination, where the goods are unloaded and distributed to each recipient. This saves time and effort while giving you better transparency and control over your sea freight.
