Multimodal transport
Multimodal services across Europe
Multimodal transport combines various modes of transport under one booking and contract, with a single carrier responsible for the entire journey.
Choosing DFDS for multimodal transport means opting for a one-stop-shop service with extensive geographical reach, across Europe and Türkiye, and flexibility. We manage every aspect of your goods transport, ensuring efficient delivery times, reduced inventory costs and minimized logistics coordination expenses.
Why choose DFDS for multimodal transport?
Cost efficient
Rarely affected by fuel surcharges and fluctuations in oil prices, mutimodal is a highly affordable transport solution – especially for long-haul journeys.
Efficient mutimodal transport
With our rail service linked to sea and road routes, and containers compatible with trucks and ships, you can seamlessly combine rail with other methods for effective transport.
High quality and reliable service
Rail is a 24/7 operation and is managed by railway authorities, which leads to efficient and timely transport and makes it an excellent add on to road and sea transport.
Sustainable
Shipping high volumes of freight and offering more and more electric solutions, transport via rail is a fuel efficient and sustainable mode of cargo shipping.
Explore our products
Whether you’re an international business shipping regularly or a smaller company with specific cargo needs, we offer multimodal products to meet any transport challenge.
Company Train
With our Company Train, you get an entire train, with a schedule, equipment, wagon types and more – all customised to your specific demands. Furthermore, you get expert advice from our consultancy team.
Spot Booking
With a Spot Booking shipment, you get the flexibility to book your shipment whenever it suits your business. It works for customers who can’t guarantee when their shipments will come through.
Specialists for every industry
Our dedicated and experienced teams provide you with the expertise and service you need to move forward in your particular industry. We know all about transporting temperature-controlled and high value goods, warehousing, using fourth-party logistics services and other issues you deal with as someone who moves goods across Europe, UK and Türkiye.
Specialised equipment
DFDS offers flexible, door-to-door transport solutions for all load sizes. Our specialised equipment includes double-deck trailers, semi-deck fridge trailers, box vans with tail lifts, and sliding roof, curtain-sided swap-bodies. Our state-of-the-art 13.60m ambient and refrigerated swap-bodies provide higher payloads, and our timetables ensure minimal transit times.
Ready to optimise your supply chain operations?
Scale up your logistics efficiency with end to end solutions that fit in seamlessly with your business operations.
How to get started with multimodal solutions:
- Request a quote: Tell us about your business needs and requirements
- Receive tailored pricing: Get detailed freight shipping and logistics quotes based on your request
- Start booking online: Gain access to our booking platforms for easy booking and shipment management
Container shipping across Europe
DFDS offers container shipping between Continental Europe and Ireland, Norway, Finland, and Rotterdam. With reliable schedules, flexible solutions, and centrally-located ports, we ensure quick and efficient multimodal transport.
Terminal services
Our strategically located terminals ensure quick handling and distribution of your cargo. Explore our terminal services page to learn more on how we can support your logistics needs.
Routes and schedules
DFDS is one of Europe’s largest shipping companies. Explore our Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax and container shipping routes across the Channel, the North Sea, the Baltics and the Mediterranean Sea.