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Intermodal transport is the movement of goods in a single loading unit (like a container or swap body) using multiple modes of transport, such as rail, sea, and road, without any handling of the freight itself when changing modes. This reduces the risk of damage and increases efficiency compared to multimodal transport, where goods might be handled or moved between different units during the journey.
While intermodal transport is traditionally most cost-effective for distances over 500-700 km, Move Intermodal’s extensive network and high frequency of departures make it a viable and competitive solution for mid-range European lanes as well. Our 60 weekly train shuttles ensure that even shorter corridors benefit from the reliability of rail.
By shifting the long-haul segment of your transport to rail or water, you can achieve cost savings of 10-30% compared to road-only transport. Additionally, intermodal transport is less sensitive to fluctuating fuel prices and road tolls, providing more stable and predictable pricing for your supply chain.
While rail schedules are fixed, our "synchromodal" setup allows us to switch to road transport immediately if your production planning changes or if an urgent deadline arises. This gives you the reliability of rail with the flexibility of a traditional trucking company.
Yes. At Move Intermodal, we manage everything from a single pallet (LTL) to Full Truck Loads (FTL). Our groupage department specializes in consolidating smaller shipments into full containers, allowing you to benefit from the sustainability and cost-efficiency of our intermodal network, regardless of your shipment size.
Move Intermodal is a leader in dry bulk logistics. Our unique "bag-in-box" concept, introduced in 2005, uses specialized containers and 100% recyclable liner bags to transport bulk products like plastics, food, and minerals safely and sustainably.
Due to regulatory exemptions, intermodal transport allows for 4 ton higher payloads than standard road transport. For example, our specialized coil swap bodies can carry up to 30 tons, allowing you to transport more volume in fewer shipments.
Rail freight emits only 25% of the CO2 compared to road transport for the same distance. By switching to Move Intermodal, most customers reduce their CO2 footprint by 50% to 75%, and on specific routes, this can even reach up to 90%.
We offer tools that allow you to check live CO2 savings realized through our partnership. This data is essential for modern CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requirements and helps you document your environmental impact for audits and stakeholders.
Yes. By using rail for long-distance transport, we significantly reduce the need for long-haul drivers. This allows us to use local drivers for the "first and last mile," offering them better working conditions and a healthy work-life balance, which ensures a more stable and reliable transport capacity for you.
Intermodal units, such as our specialized 45ft swap bodies, allow for a payload of up to 30 tonnes (depending on weight restrictions per country). By transporting more weight per shipment compared to standard road transport, you reduce the total number of shipments needed, lowering the cost per tonne and minimizing handling movements at your loading docks.
We use the "Terminal-as-a-Warehouse" principle. By pre-positioning your containers at a terminal close to the final destination, we can deliver to your plant on-demand. This creates a buffer in your supply chain, making you less vulnerable to production fluctuations or road congestion.
Thanks to our end-to-end control and proactive monitoring, our team sees potential delays in real-time. Because we control 60 company shuttle trains per week and have a large own fleet, we can often reschedule or use our road network to ensure your production line never stands still.
We operate a high-frequency network with 60 of our own company shuttle trains per week, which gives us greater control over capacity and scheduling. If disruptions occur, our "synchromodal" approach allows us to quickly pivot between rail, road, or water to ensure your goods reach their destination on time.
Your cargo is extremely safe. Because the goods remain in a sealed container or swap body throughout the entire journey, there is no intermediate handling, which significantly reduces the risk of theft or damage.
In intermodal transport, the loading unit is sealed at your warehouse and only opened at the final destination. Because there is no intermediate transshipment of the goods themselves (only the container moves), the likelihood of theft or damage during transport is minimal.
We are fully committed to high industry standards, including ISO 9001 and SQAS (Safety & Quality Assessment for Sustainability). We also participate in the "Operation Clean Sweep" and "Responsible Care" programs to ensure environmental safety during transport and handling.
Absolutely. We offer a wide range of innovative supply chain solutions for different types of cargo. Whether you need to transport specialized dry bulk using our 'bag-in-box' concept or packed goods from a single pallet to a full truckload, our extensive intermodal network is equipped to handle your specific needs across Europe.
With a fleet of over 3,000 loading units and 60 of our own company shuttle trains per week, we offer guaranteed capacity and high flexibility. Our "synchromodal" approach allows us to scale quickly and switch between transport modes, ensuring we can always design a tailor-made solution that meets your business’s peak demands.
Our innovative 'bag-in-box' concept, which we pioneered in 2005, uses specialized containers fitted with custom-made, single-use liner bags. This method eliminates the risk of cross-contamination between different loads, as the product never comes into contact with the container itself. It is the ideal solution for high-purity products in the chemical, polymer, and food & feed industries.
Yes. Safety is our top priority, especially for hazardous transport. Move Intermodal is SQAS-certified, meaning our processes meet the highest safety, quality, and environmental standards of the chemical industry. Additionally, we actively participate in the 'Operation Clean Sweep' (OCS) program to prevent pellet loss during transport and handling, ensuring a sustainable and responsible supply chain.
Bulk transport requires more than just driving. Our drivers are highly skilled and undergo intensive training specifically for the correct securing and unloading of liner bags. Through our mobile driver app, they stay in continuous connectivity with our planning team, ensuring a seamless flow and allowing us to provide you with real-time updates on your delivery.
We utilize a diverse fleet of over 3,000 units, including 45ft containers and swap bodies that offer the same loading capacity as a standard trailer. For specific industries, we provide specialized equipment such as "coil-well" swap bodies for the steel sector.
Your goods are loaded into a container or swap body that is sealed at the point of departure and remains closed until it reaches its destination. Because the unit itself is moved between train and truck without handling the internal cargo, the risk of damage or theft is significantly minimized.
While groupage involves a consolidation phase, our high-frequency network of 60 company shuttle trains per week ensures a fast and reliable transit. By utilizing fixed rail schedules, we can offer competitive lead times and high reliability, often bypassing road congestion and weekend driving bans.
No, our groupage department is specifically designed to handle smaller shipments, from a single pallet to partial loads (LTL). We consolidate your goods with other shipments in our own containers, allowing you to benefit from the cost and CO2 advantages of intermodal transport without needing a full load.
Our network covers all major industrial hubs across Europe. We have a particularly strong presence and high-frequency connections in corridors between the Benelux, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Türkiye ensuring your shipments reach their destination anywhere in our network.
We operate strategic storage and cross-dock facilities in Genk (Belgium), Venray (The Netherlands), and Novara (Italy). These locations are perfectly positioned as hubs within our intermodal network to ensure seamless transitions between storage and transport.
With over 4,000 m² of space, we provide more than just storage; we offer a range of value-added services including labeling, packaging, re-palletizing, and specialized handling. This allows you to outsource part of your supply chain to us, ensuring your goods are market-ready upon delivery.
Yes, our warehouses and terminal storage options allow for a "Terminal-as-a-Warehouse" approach. You can store safety stock near your destination, enabling us to deliver your goods to the factory exactly when needed, which helps you manage production fluctuations and avoid stops.
We have a proven track record in a wide range of sectors, including Steel, Tiles, Chemicals, Food & Feed, and Waste. For each industry, we have dedicated teams and specialized equipment tailored to the unique requirements and challenges of that specific cargo.
Our goal is to understand your business first. We conduct a thorough analysis of your current supply chain and logistics flows. Based on this insight, we design a customized intermodal solution that balances cost-efficiency, speed, and sustainability to add real value to your operations.
Absolutely. We support businesses of all sizes. Whether you need to move a full truckload (FTL) or just a few pallets (LTL/Groupage), our flexible network allows us to integrate your shipments into our large-scale intermodal corridors, ensuring you get the same 'green' benefits as high-volume shippers.
No, our reinforced coil wells are designed so that stanchions are not needed (for L/D≥0.66). This speeds up the loading process while maintaining the highest safety requirements.
Our fleet is fit for a wide range of products, including wire, bundles, plates, coils (diameter 900-2000mm), and any combination of these. We use specialized curtain-side swap bodies with reinforced sliding roofs for easy top-loading.
Yes, our intermodal equipment is among the lightest in the market, allowing us to carry high payloads up to 30 tons per unit.
Safety and quality are deeply incorporated into our operations, as evidenced by our outstanding SQAS score of 95% and a 100% score for the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program.
We use our extensive network of depots and terminals for intermediate storage. By using containers as flexible storage locations near your site, we maximize delivery performance while minimizing total costs.
Yes, we offer "one-stop shopping" for the chemical industry, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for dangerous goods in packed form.
We minimize the handling of individual pallets by using a "sealed container" principle and a dedicated tiles team that understands the specifics of the cargo. Our direct contact with tile factories and depots across Europe ensures a seamless flow with minimal risk.
By switching to intermodal transport, you gain a 4-ton payload advantage compared to standard road transport. This allows you to transport more tiles per shipment, directly lowering your transport costs per ton.
We have a high capacity and guaranteed availability in the major tile-producing hubs, including Emilia Romagna (IT), Castellón (ES), and the regions of Coímbra and Leiria (PT).
Hygiene is paramount; we have HACCP principles deeply incorporated into our operations and provide continuous training and awareness for our planners and drivers.
On demand, we can provide fumigation in the container, ensuring your food or feed products meet all phytosanitary requirements.
Yes, we are fully licensed for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste transport (including ADR) and have over 100 own licensed trucks and drivers in Italy, the Benelux, and Germany.
We provide a dedicated in-house waste coordinator to support your operations and ensure that all documentation and transport movements comply with strict environmental laws.
Depending on the type of waste, we use 30ft and 45ft box containers, open-top bulk containers, or 45ft curtain-side swap bodies.
Intermodal pricing is generally more stable over the long term because it is less affected by the volatility of diesel prices and the shortage of truck drivers. We often work with annual agreements to provide our customers with budget certainty.
Yes, we manage the entire supply chain from A to Z. We take full control of the process, including the "first mile" collection by truck, the intermodal long-haul (via rail or water), and the "last mile" delivery to the final destination. This provides you with high transparency and a single point of contact for your entire shipment.
We have a diverse own fleet of over 3,000 loading units, including specialized equipment like coil swap bodies (with a 30-ton capacity) and containers specifically designed for dry bulk products.
Yes, we support EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integrations to automate order placement and status updates, reducing manual errors and saving time for your logistics team.
We operate a pan-European network with 250 employees across 7 countries. We connect all major industrial hubs, with a particularly strong presence in corridors between the Benelux, Germany, Italy, Türkiye and Spain. Other locations are connected through our extensive road network.
With a fleet of 3,000 loading units and an extensive network of depots, we ensure that equipment is always available nearby to meet your capacity needs.
Yes, we provide full support for customs documentation and formalities through our specialized partners and internal expertise, ensuring your cross-border intermodal shipments move without administrative delays.
Absolutely. We provide end-to-end shipment visibility across all transport modes. Through real-time milestone updates, from departure at the terminal to the final-mile delivery, you can track your goods and make proactive decisions based on accurate data.
Yes. With over 30 years of experience as a pioneer in the sector, we act as a strategic partner. We analyze your current road flows and design a tailor-made intermodal solution that optimizes both costs and CO2 emissions.
Are you interested in the services of Move Intermodal? We would be glad to provide you an intermodal solution for your transport flows throughout Europe.
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