Rail freight
The
greener
alternative
Want a cost effective, reliable, and environmentally sound mode of moving freight overland? Then tap on our rail network to connect your supply chain to major economic regions worldwide.
Rail freight is gaining popularity – especially for transport within Europe
Rail offers a fast, safe and reliable transport alternative to air and sea freight
What about security and insurance for rail freight shipments?
Extensive security measures such as anti-theft equipment, container locks and close monitoring ensure smooth and safe transport.
Our rail freight transport services
- Reliable door-to-door solutions
- Single container, secured trailers or block train
- LCL consolidations
- FCL
- Cross-docking and customs clearance
- Transport insurance
- Special safety and monitoring devices
Benefits of rail freight
- High departure frequency
- Great flexibility
- Short transit times
- Environmentally-friendly transport
- Cost effective
- Large volumes and out of gauge possible
Rail freight solutions and benefits
Secure, fast, stable – and more environmentally friendly
Improve your supply chain with efficient rail freight transport
Our rail freight experts provide you the most efficient rail solutions within Europe that give you a wide range of benefits.
High level of security
Statistics show that thefts from containers shipped by rail freight are relatively rare as it is difficult for criminals to get close to a train and unload from a container on a rail wagon. In comparison, theft from trucks parked at rest areas is more common as access is easier.
Multimodal compatibility
The containers and trailers used are compatible with both road and rail freight – sometimes called multimodal transport. This means that there is no need to unload and load at transit points; the container or trailer is simply lifted from train to truck as required. PHK also offers less than full load trailers or containers, where your goods are loaded with other customers’ cargo.
Economical and less subject to fuel surcharges
Rail freight transport is especially efficient for long distances as one driver can move more containers with comparatively fewer rest stops. Rail freight transport is often electrically powered, which avoids fuel surcharges and oil price fluctuations.
More environmentally sustainable
Because rail freight transport is often electrically powered, and also because of the high volumes which a single train can transport, rail freight is a much greener form of transport, emitting much lower volumes of CO2.
Punctual
Unlike road freight, trains do not get stuck in traffic jams, and while there may occasionally be delays, rail freight transport is much more punctual than road transport as the railway authorities control capacity.
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