Cost-effective sea freight transport services: We connect the world

As a reliable partner for global transport, Rhenus in Switzerland offers customized sea freight services worldwide to make sure your goods arrive safely, efficiently and on schedule.

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Sea freight – operate globally with Rhenus

Rhenus in Switzerland is your trusted partner for global sea freight. Your logistics requirements are our priority. Through our sea freight transport services, we offer a wide range of services for daily shipping to destinations worldwide. We guarantee fixed departures and reliable transit times to keep your supply chains efficient and stable. Of course, we also support you with customs clearance to ensure your goods reach their destination without any problems.

Our sea freight solutions

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FCL transport – full container load transport

As soon as your shipment is large enough for its own container, FCL transport is the best and most economical choice.

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LCL – less-than-container-load transport

Consolidating multiple shipments from different customers into one container is an essential part of our global container transport services. It allows you to share transport costs compared to full container loads (FCL), making LCL transport a flexible and economical solution even for smaller shipments.

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Buyers and sellers consolidation

By combining LCL shipments from the same seller or buyer in a dedicated container (FCL), we help reduce your costs and provide you with greater transparency and control over your transport chain. You can choose between seaport-to-seaport, door-to-door, seaport-to-door or door-to-seaport transport. Together, we’ll find the best option and route for your deliveries.

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Benefits

We transport your cargo reliably from A to B across all continents, maintaining full connectivity throughout the journey.

Digital processes simplify handling and ensure fast, error-free communication with shipping companies.

Maximum data accuracy and transparent processes enable sustainable cost control and better decisions.

Our gateway service combines global reach with local expertise so your transports stay flexible and reliable.

Predictable routes and reliable transit times ensure an optimized supply chain for you.

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We do not transport private goods or carry out removals. We do not transport parcels, but only regular shipments of goods from companies.

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Frequently asked questions

FCL (full-container load) means the entire container is dedicated to your shipment. LCL (less-than-container load) consolidates several customers’ shipments into one container and is a cost-efficient option for smaller quantities.

Yes, with our global network and gateway service, we transport your shipments to all continents. 

Our sea freight services offer you door-to-door deliveries, paperless bookings, transparent data processes and cost optimization through intelligent consolidation solutions.

In addition to our global network, we rely on local expertise, personal support and tailor-made solutions, making us a reliable partner for your sea freight.