01 — What we do

Combined Transport

Combined transport integrates road, rail and sea in a single shipment — using the strengths of each mode for optimized, sustainable, door-to-door delivery. This is not a side service. This is what we do best.

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+4 Tons Extra PayloadEU Directive allows up to 44t — 4 extra tons vs road-only. More cargo, same trip.
Up to 65% Less CO₂Per tonne vs all-road: Italy⇄N. Germany 59%, Italy⇄Central Sweden 65%. Estimated with EcoTransIT World (ISO 14083 / GLEC).
No Weekend Driving BansIntermodal is exempt from road driving restrictions — no Sunday queues, no border delays.
Lower Total CostFewer tolls, less fuel, predictable schedules. Competitive on all our long-haul routes.
Better Safety & SecurityLess road exposure = fewer accidents. Cargo stays in the trailer — no transhipment damage.
Supports Scope 3 ReportingCO₂ estimated with EcoTransIT World (ISO 14083 / GLEC methodology) — a documented basis for your Scope 3 reporting.

Transport Flow

PRODUCER

→

ROAD

→

SEA

RAIL

→

DELIVERY

→

CLIENT

Hub: Lübeck, Germany — connecting Baltics, Scandinavia & Italy via rail & RoRo ferry

Ideal Cargo Types

Metals

Timber

Paper

Cement

Machinery

Beverages

ILU ILU-Code certified · EFFD (UIRR, EN13044-1) — certificate & partner documents →

01What is Intermodal?

Cargo stays in the same trailer throughout — loaded once, transferred between truck, train and ferry without rehandling. Less damage, lower labour costs.

02What is Multimodal?

Different transport modes under a single contract. One contact, one invoice, one responsibility — regardless of how many carriers are involved.

03EU Directive Advantage

The EU Combined Transport Directive grants 44t maximum weight — 4 extra tons vs road. Cost per tonne depends on the route — the longer the route, the lower the cost per tonne.

Our Fleet

Equipment

Cranable curtain-sided trailers purpose-built for intermodal terminals — loaded once, transferred by crane between truck, train and ferry.

13.6m

Length

2.48m

Width

2.70m

Height

28t

Max Payload

Side access 2.65m — forklift from both sides
Cargo securing included: Straps, edge protectors, anti-slip mats, distancing boards, pillows

Supporting Our Core

Additional Services

Alongside combined transport, we cover every step of your supply chain.

Freight Forwarding

Road and sea freight for shipments outside combined transport routing.

Contract Logistics

Long-term partnerships with stable rates and dedicated capacity.

Warehousing

Storage, cross-docking and reloading at intermodal terminal hubs.

Groupage / LCL

Cargo consolidation for smaller shipments across Europe.

Customs

Full customs documentation and clearance support.

Technology & AIAdvanced systems and artificial intelligence give you full visibility and control.

TMS

Transportation Management System

Telematics

Real-time GPS tracking

CRM

Customer relationship management

PM Tools

Project management methodologies

CO₂ estimates

EcoTransIT World (ISO 14083)

AI Tools

Route optimization & automation

02 — Network & impact

Our Network

We operate across 20 cities in 10 countries — from the Baltic States and Scandinavia to Germany and Italy. Click any point to see routes and your regional contact.

Hub (Lübeck)

N. Germany

Italy

Nordics

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Environmental Impact

CO₂ Savings by Route

Calculated with EcoTransIT World (ISO 14083 / GLEC methodology) — intermodal vs. all-road on our key lanes.

Italy ⇄ N. Germany

59%

less CO₂e per tonne · 28t intermodal vs 24t road

All-Road (24t)76.2 kg/t

Intermodal (28t)31.4 kg/t

Italy ⇄ S. Sweden

58%

less CO₂e per tonne · 28t intermodal vs 24t road

All-Road (24t)94.5 kg/t

Intermodal (28t)39.5 kg/t

Italy ⇄ Central Sweden

65%

less CO₂e per tonne · 28t intermodal vs 24t road

All-Road (24t)126.4 kg/t

Intermodal (28t)43.8 kg/t

Per tonne, full loads, incl. 150 km first/last mile — methodology

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03 — Proof from the field

Latest from the Field

Real operations, real people, real cargo — a glimpse into how Effimodal works every day across Europe.

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22 Sept 2026

Italy to Finland: one shipment, several modes

A new Italy–Finland flow combining road, rail to Lübeck, transloading onto Mafi/cassette equipment and short-sea shipping to Turku in one coordinated chain.

TT-Line Intermodal Conference 2026 in Sweden

Effimodal at the TT-Line Intermodal Conference 2026 in Sweden: why partnerships with ferry lines, rail and terminals make a strong intermodal product.

Booked is not moving: intermodal visibility

A booking confirmation does not mean your freight is moving. Real disruptions across our network — and why operational visibility is the real product.

Contact Us

Ready to shift your freight from road to rail and sea? Send us your lane — we reply with a quote including a CO₂ estimate for your lane (EcoTransIT World, ISO 14083 methodology).

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