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Seamless intermodal cargo solutions for your business

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 solutions by sea and road, or a combination of these.

Intermodal logistics: Our global network is yours

Leverage Rhenus expertise for intermodal solutions to seamlessly ship your cargo globally. As a leading NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier), we manage the entire process, offering comprehensive solutions and door-to-door services tailored to your needs via multiple gateways. Furthermore, your business will benefit from faster transit times, lower costs, as well as our global network to ensure that your shipments will be delivered efficiently and reliably.

Our intermodal service portfolio

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 way, we can offer you flexible usage options, cost savings and strategic positioning to increase efficiency and maximise profits.

We move your goods through multiple modes of transportation while ensuring a secured and reliable supply chain all the way from port of origin to the destination.

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.

A land bridge service that provides rapid transportation across extensive overland routes, and constitutes an efficient alternative to sea transportation.

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Benefits

Cost savings

Reduce high transportation costs with optimised 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 ensure timely deliveries.

Reduce your carbon footprint with intermodal cargo solutions that utilise environmentally friendly modes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting green logistics.

Benefit from an extended international network that provides seamless door-to-door services, combining multiple transportation modes to increase efficiency and reliability across international routes.

Why Rhenus for intermodal cargo solutions

  • Global network: Access to a worldwide network ensures comprehensive coverage and reliable intermodal transport solutions.
  • Our own equipment: With our own containers, vehicles and terminal agreements, we offer flexible and dependable services.
  • Guaranteed space and slot agreements: Ensuring your goods always have a place, reducing delays and optimising schedules.
  • Cost-effective solutions: Efficient use of resources and optimised routes provide you with cost savings.
  • Special equipment availability: Tailored solutions with specialised equipment for your unique shipping needs.
  • Our own bills of lading: Simplified documentation process with bills of lading issued by us, ensuring full control over shipments.
  • Environmental sustainability: Utilisation of rail and short sea shipping reduces carbon footprint compared to traditional road transportation.
  • Our own containers: Owning containers allows for greater operational flexibility and better asset management, and ensures availability to meet your unique needs.

Your value-added services

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Customs clearance

Expertise in navigating complex customs regulations ensures smooth cross-border shipments, minimising delays and reducing penalties.

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Warehousing

Benefit from our strategic storage locations across India for effective inventory management, enhancing overall logistics efficiency.

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Packaging

Specialised packing, lashing and securing services for land bridge shipments to protect freight throughout its journey.

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Optimise your logistics with our intermodal cargo solutions.

Contact us today for cost-effective, flexible and reliable intermodal options, supported by our global network and specialised equipment.

Frequently asked questions

Intermodal transport solutions involve transporting goods using multiple modes of transportation, including road and sea, without handling the freight itself when changing modes. At Rhenus, we use different types of containers and transport units for this method, which makes transportation efficient and reduces the risk of damage.

Intermodal transport solutions in India typically use a combination of road and sea transport. We select these modes based on efficiency, cost-effectiveness and the specific requirements of your shipment, ensuring a seamless transition between the various means of transport.

The intermodal service offers several benefits, including reduced transportation costs, greater flexibility in route planning. With the Rhenus Group’s intermodal cargo solutions, you benefit from minimised handling and reduced risk of damage to and loss of your shipment.

We ensure the security of our intermodal transport solutions 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.