Short-Sea: Your goods on course in Europe

Looking for a fast and economical short sea shipping solution in Europe? Our short sea services connect industrial regions and markets. Regular liner services, a dense network of locations and many years of experience make us a competent partner for short sea transportation.

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Efficient short sea shipping for European markets

Our short sea shipping is your link to European markets. With regular routes between major ports, we offer a cost-effective and sustainable transportation solution. Benefit from our years of experience in short sea shipping and use our extensive network of locations to your advantage. Our services include door-to-door deliveries and regular transports to the UK and Ireland. By using our own terminals in the ports, we always have the right equipment available to unload your individual cargo. Our experts at the Rhenus Group are at your side in every situation. In addition, our reliable hinterland connections ensure the smooth onward transportation of your goods inland so that your goods reach their destinations efficiently and on time, even beyond the coast.

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Benefits

Depending on your requirements regarding the type of goods, size, weight and handling method, even large cargo volumes reach their destination quickly via short sea or combined transportation.

Shift your goods to our short sea vessels, relieve the traffic on European roads and reduce your carbon footprint.

Profit from a wide range of short sea routes, many available ports and the terminals of the Rhenus Group with prioritized and individual handling and storage.

On-time delivery thanks to optimized processes and reliable schedules in short sea transportation.

Our expertise in short sea shipping:

  • Smooth processes thanks to our expertise in handling steel, aluminum, paper, grain, gypsum, sand, gravel and wood
  • Everything from a single source: full charter, general cargo, short-term or long-term project, we will find the right solution for your shipment 
  • Specialist in Saimaa trade (Finland) and sea-river transport to the UK and Ireland
  • Short Sea: own ships and charter tonnage with a carrying capacity of approx. 1,500 to 8,000 tons to ensure the quality of transport and delivery of your goods
  • Regular departures to England and connections to many European sea and inland ports
  • Fixed schedules, easy booking and optimized supply chains
  • Door-to-door deliveries reduce handling, damage and speed up the delivery of goods
  • Assistance with customs clearance and documentation in the port
  • Active in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, the Bay of Biscay and the Mediterranean
  • Modern management system with DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certificate
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Want to move your goods efficiently and sustainably between port cities and coastal regions?

Our short sea experts will be happy to explain our comprehensive services and provide you with a customized offer.

Frequently asked questions

The term refers to the transportation of goods over short distances by ship, typically along coastlines or between nearby ports. In contrast to long-distance sea transport, short-sea shipping focuses on regional or European routes and offers a cost-effective and more sustainable transport solution for large volumes of goods.

Short sea vessels can transport steel, aluminum, paper, wood, grain, sand, gravel, liquids, bulk, breakbulk, oversized project cargo, and much more.

The duration of transportation by short sea varies depending on the route and distance. The exact duration depends on various factors such as weather conditions, traffic volume and stopovers. You can always keep a close eye on delivery times using our online tracking system.

This service covers coastal regions and inland waterways. These include regions such as the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean and rivers such as the Rhine, Danube and Seine. These services offer an efficient way to transport goods between different port cities and coastal countries.