Intermodal transport

What is Intermodal Transport?

Intermodal freight transport refers to the transportation of goods from point A to point B using multiple types of transport modes without the goods being reloaded. For example, in intermodal transport, a trailer can be loaded onto a ship or train to be transported from A to B.

What is multimodal transport?

Multimodal transport is transport between different modalities (road transport, sea freight, air freight or rail transport) whereby the goods, in contrast to intermodal transport, are transshipped between the different modalities. Multimodal transport is a common form of transport, especially in intercontinental transport movements. At our Air&Sea department we make extensive use of multimodal transport, both for sea freight, air freight and rail transport. Enquire about the possibilities!

What is the Difference Between Multimodal and Intermodal Transport?

Intermodal transport is a form of multimodal transport in which the goods are not unloaded between different modes of transport. Instead, the trailer, sea container, or swap body containing the goods is transferred as a whole to the other mode of transport. For example, a sea container can be transferred from a ship to a truck for delivery to its final destination.

Rail transport within Europe

There are currently many rail connections within Europe, equipped for both trailers and containers, depending on the route. Previously, the rail was only attractive for longer distances, but nowadays you can increasingly use the rail for shorter distances, such as the Betuwe line. But, we also use  various other connections within Europe. Like the daily connections bestween the Netherlands, Austria and Italy. Would you like to know whether there is a suitable rail connection for you, please feel free to contact the intermodal team of Kuipers Logistics.

Intermodal Transport to Italy

As a specialist in Italy transport, Kuipers Logistics offers a fast and reliable intermodal connection between the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy, using our own equipment. Our daily train services provide:

• Fast transit times
• Reliable transportation
• Savings on toll and fuel surcharges
• CO2 reduction by minimizing road transport
  This makes intermodal transport ideal for large volumes.

Do you regularly ship to Italy? Inquire about our intermodal transport options and discover how we can optimize your logistics.

Advantages intermodal transport

Choosing intermodal transport comes with numerous advantages:

• Sustainable transportation – Reducing road transport lowers CO2 emissions. Trucks are primarily used for the ‘first mile’ and ‘last mile,’ decreasing total mileage per shipment.
• Cost savings – Utilizing more efficient transport modes such as rail and sea can significantly reduce toll and fuel costs.
• Reduced road congestion – Fewer trucks on the road ease the strain on highways and traffic hubs, contributing to less congestion.

Our intermodal solutions not only help lower your logistics costs but also contribute to a more sustainable supply chain. We can assess whether intermodal transport is a suitable solution for your products and freight flows. Feel free to ask about the possibilities.

Intermodal, interesting for your company?

Wondering if intermodal transport is the right choice for your company? Contact us for more information or request a quotation free of obligations. We are happy to explore the best transport solutions tailored to your needs.

Why choosing Kuipers Logistics?

Many of our customers describe us as a very reliable and flexible logistics service provider. Kuipers thinks along in solutions and delivers what it promises. In the meantime, this down-to-earth approach has led to many regular customers, spread throughout the Netherlands and far beyond. Experience the Kuipers service too and contact us today.

Transported so far

39085710kg

Road transport

11091558kg

Intermodal/Train

7038TEU

Sea Freight

250992kg

Airfreight