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Stuffing and stripping of containers – Multimodally connected

Rhenus offers efficient stuffing and stripping of containers for the reliable transportation of your goods in containers or on flat racks. Benefit from many years of expertise and the utmost care in cargo securing as well as seaworthy packaging – for smooth transportation, loading and unloading.

From loading and unloading to pre- and post-carriage

No matter what shape or form your products arrive in: you can leave the stuffing and stripping of containers in the hands of experienced Rhenus experts without any worries. From the careful loading and securing of your goods in containers and on flat racks to seaworthy packaging and efficient unloading and disposal of the lashing and stowage material, container stuffing and stripping is carried out in a weather-protected environment at many Rhenus sites.

Thanks to optimized processes, you not only benefit from a reliable cargo container stuffing and stripping service but also save costs for the empty transport of containers in the pre- or on-carriage. All this is done with the best connections to multimodal transport routes and Europe’s largest network for general cargo transportation by road with daily departures.

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Reduced complexity for your benefit

Combined use of truck, rail and ocean-going vessel for an optimal transport route including pre- and on-carriage.

Fast handling processes using cranes, forklift trucks and reach stackers – for pallets and boxes, big bags, bundles or loose cargo as well as heavy and bulky goods, vehicles and machines.

Data transmission via EDI and weighing of the verified gross mass (VGM) by reach stacker during the stuffing and stripping of containers – for a comprehensive overview and compliant sea transportation.

Time savings and reduced administrative hurdles for importers and exporters thanks to comprehensive customs clearance support.

Rhenus expertise for stuffing and stripping

  • Optimally connected: We guarantee the best connections for our customers thanks to our access to road, rail and water transportation, even beyond the mere stuffing and stripping of containers. This enables us to offer you a high degree of reliability as we can avoid the frequently high volumes of road traffic in the port area and can transport heavy goods without additional permits for heavy loads.
  • Cost-optimized processes: Save costs using container freight stations (CFSs) right at the terminal. At certain Rhenus locations, this enables us to collect empty containers without additional transportation to the terminal. After stripping and stuffing, containers can be brought to the export warehouse as full containers. This eliminates the need for empty positioning and return transportation – a clear advantage in terms of efficiency and cost savings.

Interlinked processes for stuffing and stripping of containers

Discover how Rhenus approaches and implements cargo container stuffing and stripping efficiently at the terminal. Take a look at our well equipped site in Cuxhaven!

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Make the safety of your shipments by container or flat rack your top priority!

At our interconnected locations, Rhenus experts ensure optimum load securing and smooth container stripping and stuffing!

Frequently asked questions

Cargo container stuffing refers to the process of loading goods into containers or onto flat racks. Rhenus takes care of this step, including securing the load to ensure safe transportation.

The stripping of containers refers to the unloading of goods from containers or flat racks. Rhenus handles this task carefully, including the disposal of the lashing and stowage material, in order to ensure efficient and safe unloading.

Yes, Rhenus also organizes pre-carriage and on-carriage in addition to mere container stripping and stuffing. For this purpose, the sites are ideally connected torail and water transportation. This means that heavy goods can also be transported efficiently without the need for additional permits. Our company’s European groupage network ensures efficient onward distribution of your goods by road with daily departures.

Advantages include reduced transport costs thanks to optimized processes, multimodal connections to trucks, trains and ships as well as comprehensive processing including customs formalities and real-time data transmission via EDI. Using these resources, Rhenus designs transport routes efficiently, which means that costs for empty shipments or interruptions in the supply chain can be avoided.