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CT, i.e. “combined transport” or “intermodal transport“ is the logistics solution of the future. It involves combining at least two different modes of transport to produce a quick, efficient and environmentally sensible transport chain – without having to change the transport container in the process.
The aim is to make intelligent use of the benefits of each mode of transport and the free capacity. Moving freight onto rail and inland waterway, for example, takes the pressure off congested transport networks (especially roads). The combinations of road/rail, road/inland waterway and rail/inland waterway are now established as reliable alternatives to solely road-based transport. They help to avoid cost-intensive, time-consuming traffic congestion, save on toll fees whilst simultaneously protecting the environment.
Speedy and efficient handling at the point of intersection of the modes of transport is crucial. The graphic shows how a seamless logistics chain is created at a CT terminal
Trimodal CT terminal with barge services
At bayernhafen Aschaffenburg, we offer you rail connections to the German North Sea ports. In addition, there are regular barge services to the ARA ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. In our trimodal container terminal, we guarantee efficient cargo transfer between road, rail and inland waterway. Operator of the handling facilities is the Trimodales Containerterminal Aschaffenburg GmbH.
Contact person
Anja Bokeloh
The key terminal for the regional economy
Through streamlined processes in our high-performance bimodal combined transport terminal, we deliver cost-effective transfer of your goods onto trains bound for German seaports. Thanks to the connection to our hub in Nuremberg, international destinations can also be scheduled. baymodal Bamberg GmbH guarantees smooth terminal operations and cargo handling between rail and road.
Contact person
Anja Bokeloh
International and highly frequent
The trimodal terminal at bayernhafen Nürnberg is the central hub for combined transport in southern Germany. This is where the high-frequency connections between the European economic centres and the German seaports converge. The excellent quality of its CT services and the rapid throughput are supported by a high-performance IT system. The connections in the terminal are fully electrified, which results in reduced traction costs and greater operational safety. These benefits mean that the operator of the handling facilities, TriCon Container-Terminal Nürnberg GmbH, plays a key role in the CT transport chain. The strategic role of this location is reflected in its future-oriented infrastructure and the opportunities for expanding capacity.
Contact person
Jürgen Christgau
Daily freight train services
Passau optimally links the transport modes of inland waterway, rail and road. Thanks to our trimodal connections, we are able to deliver reliable and efficient Combined Transport (CT) services along with wagonload transport (WT). This enables us to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly intermodal transport concepts for you. Compared to road transport alone, rail transport achieves a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of around 80%.
bayernhafen Passau is linked to the seaports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Bremen and Wilhelmshaven through daily freight train services provided through the AlbatrosExpress network operated by the DB Cargo subsidiary TFG Transfracht. TFG Transfracht has been the market leader in so-called seaport-hinterland container transport for over 50 years.
In addition to combined transport, the partners DB Cargo, TFG Transfracht and bayernhafen offer an additional service for wagonload transport.
Ro-ro services
Modern, scheduled ro-ro services guarantee fast and smooth cargo and freight handling – in particular downstream along the Danube towards Hungary and Bulgaria, but equally so in the opposite direction. Wheeled cargo such as panel vans, tractors or threshing machines roll on to ro-ro ships at the starting port and roll off at the destination port. Non-wheeled cargo such as transformers or wind turbine blades are loaded on to barge on trucks.
Donau Star BG EOOD’s fortnightly scheduled StarLines service has linked bayernhafen Passau to the Bulgarian port of Ruse and other ro-ro-ready ports on the Danube since July 2015. The two catamarans, “Jumbo II” and “Jumbo III”, are capable of transporting up to 1,500 tonnes. They need around seven days to travel down the Danube to Ruse and nine days for the return trip to Passau.
We would be more than happy to discuss a tailor-made solution for your specific logistics requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact person
Stefan Ring
According to our own data, our terminal facilities account for around 40% of the total handling capacity of all CT facilities in Bavaria – there is even the opportunity to increase this capacity even further!
Choose intelligent combined transport …
… for greater reliability and punctuality
… for lower costs
Opting for combined transport saves you money. The principle here is very simple:
Toll fees are payable only on upstream and downstream routes.
4 tonnes more than in pure road transportation. This applies to upstream and downstream to the nearest combined transport terminal.
Within a 200 kilometre radius, driving to and from a terminal in the combined transport mode of road/rail is permitted even on Sundays and public holidays.
