Intermodal and Multimodal Transport

The advantage of both Intermodal and Multimodal Transport is given by the most efficient combination of multiple transport modes, optimizing lead times, reducing inventory costs and keeping the level of freight costs under control. This combination results in increased environmental sustainability, reducing the transportation carbon footprint.

Alternative to pure road transport
Available for regular full load and part load services
Most efficient for long distance
Environmentally sustainable
High level of security

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Full Container Load (FCL) rail multi-modal service available with single containers, trailers, wagon groups and block train movements.

Environmentally friendly, cost efficient & providing reliable and prompt connections within Europe, and connecting Asia Pacific and Europe – both west and eastbound.

Standard loading unit: containers, trailers, wagon groups and block trains
Pre and on-carriage, either by chassis truck or trailer (tilt or box)
Service covering Asian origins/destinations in China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, to and from Europe
Highly reliable connections between DHL’s regional networks in Europe and Asia
Dedicated rail hubs in Europe and China
Standardized operation from pick-up to delivery
Secure and monitored loading and handling
State-of-the-art Track and Trace
Efficient handling of transit formalities
Regular departures between major business centers
Defined and highly reliable door-to-door lead times
Excludes dangerous goods

Flexible, environmentally friendly Less than Container Load (LCL) rail multi-modal services that provides/offers reliable and pre-defined scheduled departures.

Fast, secure & cost efficient transportation, connecting Asia Pacific and Europe – both west and eastbound.

Standard loading unit: pallets
Service covering origins/destinations in China and Europe
Regular departures between major business centers, with connections between DHL’s regional networks, via dedicated rail hubs in Europe and China
Standardized operation from pick-up to delivery, with defined and highly reliable door-to-door lead times
Secure and monitored loading and handling
State-of-the-art Track and Trace
Efficient handling of transit formalities
Pick-up and delivery via DHL road networks
Maximum weight per item: 1,500kg
Maximum dimensions per item: 240cm (L) x 220cm (W) x 220cm (H)
Excludes dangerous goods

Combing the speed of air freight with the economy of ocean freight we offer faster transit times than conventional Less than Container Load (LCL) movement at a considerably lower cost and lower carbon footprint than pure air freight.
Ensuring cargo remains in DHL’s control at all times, this product offers a multi-modal service for Asia-origin freight destined for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Central and Latin America.

A transit time which combines OFR (port to port), MTP (transhipment time at MTP station) and AFR (MTP gateway to destination airport)
Import/export customs brokerage – we take control of all customs formalities and delivery documentation

An alternative modal option during peak season congestion
End-to-end real time visibility
Green transport

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This seamless, intercontinental door-to-door distribution service combines our leading transportation capabilities and ground network.

It offers end-to-end transparency and helps shorten your delivery time to market – cutting supply chain costs.

Direct door-to-door delivery, increasing speed-to market by bypassing distribution centers/warehouses in destination markets
Efficient consolidation of individual shipments at origin, including air and ocean shipments and subsequent distribution via road transportation
Streamlined operations, ensuring the right speed of individual shipments to multiple business consignees, reducing costs and CO2 emissions
Single point of contact and a single offer
End-to-end transparency of services and delivery performance
Flexible volumes possible
Broad range of value-added services: customs clearance, CO2 measurement and offsetting
Maximum weight per item: 1,000kg
Maximum size: 300x200x155cm