Check route and loading unit
We consider route, goods, quantities and time windows. Containers, swap bodies or suitable trailers must fit the planned transport route.
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Combined transport
Road and rail in one coordinated process.
Combined transport links suitable transport stages. Typical arrangements use trucks for collection and final delivery and rail for the main leg. Suitable loading units and reliable handovers are crucial.
Scope of service
When this service is suitable
For planned goods flows on suitable routes. Regular quantities, accessible terminals and enough time for handovers support a workable concept.
Your planning advantages
- Combine transport modes to suit the route.
- Include collection and final delivery to your loading locations.
- Plan recurring quantities and terminal times together.
Process
How your order is handled
Connect the interfaces
Truck collection, terminal acceptance and the main leg are coordinated. Handover information and responsibilities are determined for each stage.
Secure the final leg
Availability for collection, pickup and the receiving window are coordinated at the destination terminal. If changes or delays occur, we personally agree the next steps.
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Transport modes & capacity
Transport-compatible loading units and suitable trucks for collection and final delivery. Not every trailer or shipment suits every terminal process; technical suitability is checked in advance.
Suitable additional services
- Road collection and final delivery
- Terminal and time-window coordination
- Loading-unit assessment
- Agreed status updates and contingency planning
Additional services are agreed in advance and priced according to their scope. We confirm availability, suitability and timing for the specific shipment.
TRANSPORT PLANNING EXAMPLE
Regular quantities over a long distance
A business ships similar quantities every week. We assess a main rail leg and compare terminal distances, handover times and truck connections with an entirely road-based solution.
Illustrative planning example; not a scheduled route or a transit-time commitment.- Route, weekly quantities and dispatch frequency
- Package details and available loading unit
- Collection and receiving windows
- Temperature, type of goods and special handling
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions about this service
Does combined transport make sense for every route?
No. Terminal access, available services, quantities and dates must align. We assess the entire chain, including the road legs.
Are the goods reloaded at the terminal?
In intermodal solutions, the loading unit is generally transferred between transport modes. The specific concept defines the planned handovers and goods-handling steps.
Is this solution always cheaper or lower in emissions?
A blanket commitment would be inaccurate. Cost and environmental impact depend on factors including route, utilisation, energy use and the collection and final-delivery legs.