Inland waterway transport: Logistics by river

Environmentally friendly, reliable and cost-efficient: inland waterway transport has become an integral part of logistics – and rightly so. We get your freight to its destination on time via India’s waterways.

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INLAND WATERWAYS: GOODS AT A GLANCE

With our expertise and experience, we ensure the proper transportation of your freight. Logistics services for various bulk goods or general cargo complete the service portfolio such as Cement, Coal, Steel & its products, Fertilizer, Edible oil, Food Grains & Pulses and FMCG. This enables us to offer you a tailor-made solution for your cargo.

Advantages for you

  • Over 100 years of European Expertise
  • High Cargo Carrying Capacity
  • Owned, Customized, low-draft barges
  • Flexible and Scalable Operations
  • Scheduled Reliable Services
  •  Low River Draft Navigability
  • Sustainable Logistics Solutions

Europe’s largest fleet – Rhenus ships in operation

  • Our extensive network of branches enables us to transport your products across borders throughout Europe.  
  • Our large fleet structure offers you a high degree of delivery reliability. We have the largest inland waterway fleet in Europe, with around 1,000 ship units in daily use. 
  • Thanks to just-in-time delivery, your freight is in the right place at the right time. In logistics, inland waterway transport is the most predictable mode of transport, making it ideal for your just-in-time projects.  
  • With more than 200 years of experience, we have the solution for your logistics needs and ensure that your logistics operations run smoothly. 
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Green Freight Corridor Services

Sail into a Greener, Smarter Future in Logistics!

Innovative barge scheduled services, 
revolutionizing cargo transport on two of 
India’s majestic rivers:

Ganga River
Haldia To and From (Arrow) Varanasi

Brahmaputra River
Haldia To and From (Arrow) Guwahati & Bogibeel

Rhenus India presents - Inland Waterways Transport

Innovative barge scheduled services, revolutionizing cargo transport on two of India’s majestic rivers:

Ganga River
Haldia ⇔ Varanasi

Brahmaputra River
Haldia ⇔ Guwahati & Bogibeel

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NW1 to NW2
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Proven expertise

NW1

Leverage a century of European inland navigation experience for Indian waterways
Advanced Pusher-Barge fleet

NW2

Low fat-bottom vessels engineered for efficient bulk & break-bulk cargo handing
Strategic connectivity

NW1 to NW2

Unlocking seamless cargo movement across North, East, and North-East regions
Cross-border

IBP Transhipment

Propose to expand to trade routes in Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh, enhancing regional logistics

FAQ

Inland waterway transport refers to shipping on inland waterways – rivers and canals. Inland waterway logistics therefore includes the transportation of various goods via inland waterway.

There are almost no limits to inland waterway logistics – from bulk goods to general cargo such as Cement, Coal, Steel & its products, Fertilizer, Edible oil, Food Grains & Pulses and FMCG.

Where do you want to ship from?

Let us advise you to solve all your logistics needs.

Contact us!