Port services – Customized solutions for optimized transport processes

Smooth port logistics is essential for the efficient transport of goods on Europe’s waterways. Services such as transshipment, pre-carriage, on-carriage and customs clearance are just some of the port services that contribute to this.

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Secure and cost-effective storage options

Port logistics includes various services related to storage and goods handling. The Rhenus Group’s inland and seaport locations offer you the opportunity to store your goods in open and covered terminal areas for all bulk and general cargo. This is cost-effective and efficient, and enables immediate onward transportation by various modes of transport. To ensure the highest level of protection for your goods in open storage, our warehouses meet the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).

Indoor warehouses are particularly suitable for sensitive goods, high-value goods or dangerous goods as they provide protection from external influences. In addition to the storage of goods, the Rhenus Group offers other services in indoor warehouses. These comprise reusable services such as palletizing, packaging, order picking and sorting. Selected warehouses also offer temperature monitoring and humidity control, enabling temperature-controlled storage.

Cargo handling for onward transportation

From ship to road or rail, the ports along the coast and on Europe’s waterways are hubs for multimodal transshipment. The infrastructure and superstructure of our marine and inland port terminals ensure smooth supply chain management. Cranes and conveyor systems enable fast and careful handling of goods for port logistics. It doesn’t matter how your goods are transported – multimodal handling ensures a sensible combination of transport modes to provide you with the optimum solution.

Your goods are scanned during transshipment – both on arrival and departure. Any irregularities or damage are recorded using photo documentation, providing clear proof of damage. Thanks to EDI interfaces, data is exchanged electronically and fully automatically, keeping you informed at all times – with impeccable data quality and high efficiency. When loading for road transport, the truck is automatically weighed on calibrated and verified scales. This not only saves you time during handling, but the fast, error-free registration of license plates also supports automatic generation of the weighing slip.

The goods at a glance

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Automotive logistics

The Rhenus Group offers comprehensive terminal management for new and used cars, including supervised storage, services and loading onto ships, trains or trucks.

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Waste and recyclables

Efficient and diligent acceptance and interim storage, handling and climate friendly transportation by sea or inland waterway, rail or truck are part of the range of services offered at many locations in Germany and Europe.

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Steel and metal

The Rhenus Group offers numerous options for handling, storing and transporting all types of steel and metal products in Germany and Europe.

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Grain, feed and fertilizer

Your agricultural products are stored in silo facilities or specialized warehouses tailored to your needs. Drying and processing can also be provided upon request.

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Handling of chemicals and hazardous materials

At some port locations, the Rhenus Group handles the safe and legally compliant handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous substances in accordance with the highest safety standards.

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Port services for pulp and paper

The Rhenus Group is an expert in the careful handling, transportation and storage of sensitive goods such as paper, pulp and other forest products.

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Handling and logistics for various bulk goods

Bulk goods storage in outdoor and indoor warehouses is a core competence of the Rhenus Group’s port terminals. Special services such as filling or debagging big bags are also offered.

Our port services 

  • Trimodal handling of all types of goods in the port and transport connections by truck, rail or ship 
  • Storage in outdoor and indoor warehouses 
  • Secure storage of sensitive goods  
  • Pre-carriage and on-carriage  
  • Loading and unloading of containers  
  • Port agency at the seaport  
  • Efficient round-the-clock clearance of ocean-going vessels 
  • Customs services and brokerage
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Your advantages

Our experience and expertise in port logistics with a wide variety of goods and materials allow us to offer the optimal logistics solution for any type of goods.

Optimized processes enable shorter turnaround times and faster processing so that your goods reach their destination quickly and reliably.

We meet your requirements with individual logistics solutions that are precisely tailored to your needs. 

High security standards guaranteed by certificates, trained staff and special equipment ensure the safety of your goods.

The port logistics of the Rhenus Group

  • You benefit from our unique Europe-wide port network with relationships to port service providers and authorities.
  • By networking our locations worldwide, we can offer you a wider range of services – for example, multimodal connections to all modes of transport.
  • As part of our holistic approach, we handle pre- and on-carriage, container loading and unloading, customs services and port agency activities.
  • The use of modern technology enables us to optimize processes for a smooth and fast workflow.
  • Regardless of what goods need to be transported, the Rhenus Group has special solutions for all types of goods.
  • Our port logistics services are modular. This enables us to offer individual solutions and remain flexible, even in the event of unforeseen changes to plans.
  • Our warehouses are certified according to GMP+ and ISO 9001, among others, to offer you the highest possible safety standards.
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Your customized port logistics solution

Our port logistics services ensure that your supply chain management runs smoothly.