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    Groupage transport: efficient and economical by truck

    We efficiently deliver your groupage freight by truck to its destination, offering you the flexibility and security you need.  

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    Groupage Shipping at a glance

    For groupage shipments, consignments are consolidated and transported to the destination so that transport capacities can be optimally utilized. You have the option to choose between different delivery options – in addition to the delivery date, you can also specify the time or time window.

    Whether nationally or across Europe – our Germany-wide and European network of our own locations and partners enables the smooth running of your groupage transport. 

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    European groupage network

    See for yourself how our improved Groupage service can enhance your transportation. With our Groupage Network 2.0, we streamline your European Road Freight Supply Chain to connect your goods to your customers.

     

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    Your benefits

    Thanks to consolidated shipments and optimized routes, groupage transport is one of the most environmentally friendly methods of transport.

    Regular departures and daily pick-ups enable on-time delivery, even for time-critical shipments. ​​​​​​

    We reliably handle both individual shipments and regular transports.

    Use our transport cost calculator to work out the cost of your groupage shipment – a time-saving, up-to-date tool with no hidden costs. Our Track & Trace feature allows you to keep an eye on your shipment at all times.

    Rhenus – Your partner for groupage transports

    • Your shipment remains in our network of own and partner locations – for increased security and safety of your general cargo shipment.  
    • Modern tracking systems help you to keep an overview and to follow the progress of your groupage shipment – around the clock.  
    • More than 100 years of experience and one of the largest pan-European road freight transport networks ensure shorter delivery and faster throughput times for your recipients. 

    Our national groupage products

    • Our cost-effective standard solution guarantees reliable and efficient transportation with daily pick-up and flexible scheduled times.
    • Our solution with a fixed delivery date, a fixed time or a two-hour window gives you more planning security.
    • For particularly time-critical shipments, we offer the option of next-day delivery, with the option of choosing delivery at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. or noon.

    Our international groupage products

    • Our cost-effective standard solution for international transport uses our efficient, European network and guarantees reliable transportation with daily pick-ups and regular departures.
    • Our delivery services with a planned date and specific time offer you additional planning security. You can choose between a fixed date, a fixed time or delivery within a two-hour window.
    • Our premium service is ideal for time-critical shipments. With this service, we guarantee the delivery time and binding delivery of the shipment – with a choice of delivery at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. or noon.

    Further services for your groupage shipments

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    Customs services

    When transporting groupage cargo across national borders, we take care of all the necessary customs formalities. You can find out more about our customs services in the FAQ section.

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    Temperature-controlled transport

    For temperature-sensitive goods, we rely on groupage transport with insulated vehicles, which are also used in international scheduled services. The insulated vehicles have various advantages, such as air-conditioned thermal swap bodies with cooling or heating. Thanks to continuous recording and monitoring, compliance with the temperature guidelines of your order is ensured at every interface. 

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    Hazardous goods

    You benefit from the Rhenus Group's own hazardous goods officers at our branches, who ensure that your hazardous goods are handled safely and in accordance with regulations. They support you in training employees, monitoring transport and complying with national and international guidelines. We explain the services offered in more detail in the FAQ section.

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    Transport insurance

    To avoid having to rely on the legal liability of freight forwarders in the event of an incident, we offer you cost-effective insurance cover for your groupage shipments. 

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    Are you looking for a customized solution for your groupage transport?

    Our experts will be happy to help you. Use the contact form to get in touch with our team.

    Frequently asked questions about groupage

    First, the goods are picked up from the sender and then transported to the transshipment warehouse. There, the goods are then sorted according to certain factors such as size, weight, destination and delivery date and assigned to the individual tours. The loaded vehicles then take the goods to the nearest transshipment warehouse, where the consolidated load is then split up again and delivered to the destination.

    FTL (full truckload) refers to a full load that fills a truck to its full capacity. With LTL (less-than-truckload), the truck is only partially filled. In this case, it makes sense to transport further LTL freight in one load in order to fully utilize the transport capacity and thus to transport goods in the most resource-friendly and cost-efficient way possible. The difference between LTL and groupage transport is that LTL freight is not transshipped, but rather the tours include the various loading and unloading points, which are then approached directly.

    The delivery times vary depending on the destination. You can calculate the shipment with the help of Instant Quotation . The respective delivery times are then displayed directly.

    The Rhenus Group's customs experts ensure that your international cargo transport meets all the requirements under customs law. Thanks to our AEO certification, we are an Authorized Economic Operator and are considered to be particularly secure and reliable. This gives us easier access to customs simplifications, fewer inspections of goods and documents, and we are recognized as a secure business partner. We also provide support throughout the entire AEO authorization process and advise you on exempted transactions.

    Our customs services also include customs clearance for import, export and transit goods, triangular transactions, active refinement as well as Carnet TIR and Carnet ATA.

    In the field of taxation, we take on fiscal representation, provide tax support and take over your Intrastat.

    During transport, shipments can be stored in our intermediate warehouses, public customs warehouses or authorized customs warehouses for export cargo.

    Our range includes elements such as hazardous goods (ADR) and temperature-controlled transport. We use SQAS (Safety & Quality Assessment for Sustainability) to verify the quality of our services.

    This standard, set by the European Chemical Industry Council, is used to assess the quality, safety and environmental compatibility of logistics providers – both for the transport of hazardous goods and to define specific quality requirements for the storage and transport of chemicals.