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Stuffing and stripping of containers – multimodally connected

Rhenus offers efficient container stuffing and stripping for the reliable transport of your goods in containers or on flat racks. With many years of expertise and great care in cargo securing and seaworthy packaging, we ensure 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 rely on experienced Rhenus experts to take care of container stuffing and stripping without worry. From the careful loading and securing of your goods in containers and on flat racks to seaworthy packaging and efficient unloading and disposal of lashing and stowage material, all work is carried out in weather-protected environments at many Rhenus sites.

Thanks to optimized processes, you benefit from reliable cargo container stuffing and stripping services and save costs on empty container transport during pre- or on-carriage. Everything is connected to multimodal transport routes and Europe’s largest network for general cargo transport by road with daily departures.

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Reduced complexity for your benefit

The combined use of trucks, rail, barges and ocean-going vessels creates an optimal transport route that includes 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 provide a comprehensive overview and ensure 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 transport connections for our customers through access to road, rail and water routes, extending beyond container stuffing and stripping. This allows us to ensure high reliability, avoid heavy road traffic in port areas and transport heavy goods without additional permits.
  • More than container stuffing and stripping: Benefit from the versatile equipment available at our terminals. In Hamburg, for example, we provide seaworthy packaging directly at the terminal. Our port crane easily handles both heavy and small goods, and our “Greenliner” ship shuttle ensures sustainable container transport within the Hamburg port area. Locations like Cuxhaven and Hamburg also offer rail connections that allow sensitive loads to be reloaded directly from the wagon in a weather-protected environment.
  • Cost-optimized processes: Save costs using container freight stations (CFSs) located right at the terminal. At some Rhenus locations, this enables us to collect empty containers without additional transport to the terminal. After stripping and stuffing, containers can be taken to the export warehouse as full containers, eliminating the need for empty positioning and return transportation. This is 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 optimal 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 handles this step with care, securing the load to guarantee 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 basic container stripping and stuffing. Our sites are well connected to rail and water transport, allowing heavy goods to be moved efficiently without additional permits. Our company’s European groupage network ensures smooth road distribution of your goods with daily departures.

Advantages include lower transport costs through optimized processes, multimodal links to trucks, trains and ships and comprehensive processing that includes customs formalities and real-time data transmission via EDI. With these resources, Rhenus efficiently plans transport routes, helping to avoid empty shipments and interruptions in the supply chain.