Your partner for project logistics – Rhenus

As one of the leading global logistics companies, project logistics is where we excel. From turnkey logistics and special cargo services to multimodal transport, heavy haulage, chartering and engineering to offshore: at Rhenus, we got you needs covered.

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Worker walking on a stack of large green pipeline sections inside a transport container

Discover our project logistics services

With mixed modes of transportation, Rhenus specializes in comprehensive project logistics solutions that simplify your supply chain, ensuring efficient handling for every shipment across different projects – whether they involve special cargo services by sea, rail, air or heavy haulage.

We take full responsibility for the entire logistics process, from planning and procurement to delivery and installation. Our logistics team works closely with project managers and engineers to ensure that materials and equipment are delivered at the right time and place to meet project deadlines.

Due to the complexity and diversity of the industry, we pursue a tailored approach that optimally meets the requirements of your project. In this way, we avoid risks before they become an issue while reducing costs for your transport. Our engineers are trained and equipped to make the right decision for your project.

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Benefits with Rhenus

Providing necessary permits, customs documents and legal requirements, we minimize legal risk.

With our access to specialized equipment and vehicles, we are perfectly prepared for transporting heavy and OOG cargo (out-of-gauge cargo) successfully.

We take individual challenges into account to minimize the risk of delays and damage – which in turn avoids unnecessary costs.

Thanks to the entire planning and coordination of an optimized transport process from route selection to the consolidation of various shipments, you can save time and significantly reduce the costs of project logistics operations.

Take advantage of a streamlined organization and free up your energy to focus on your core business.

Why choose Rhenus for your project logistics

  • Experience seamless operations worldwide thanks to a global network and local expertise.
  • Benefit from project logistics solutions that leverage deep industry insights across multiple industries.
  • By choosing Rhenus as a freight forwarder with its own assets such as terminals, barges, coaster vessels, trucks and containers, you can count on reliable service with full control.
  • Access customized project planning designed to suit your needs with our in-house engineering department.
  • Let us provide you with flexible and expedited shipping options arranged by a dedicated charter desk for sea and airfreight.

Our project logistics services for your needs

Our specialized cargo handling services are tailored to your logistics needs for transporting, managing and delivering cargo that requires unique care, equipment or expertise.

We specialize in project logistics services by adopting customized solutions that account for different transport modes, tailored equipment and professional knowledge. For oversized and out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo, we provide customized handling solutions, from heavy haulage for road transport to options across other transport modes. Our focus remains on the safe and timely delivery of project cargo, offering clear benefits for industries managing complex and high-risk shipments.

We combine sea, air, rail and road transport operations under a single contract, handling the complexity of project logistics across multiple modes of transport.

By means of a coordinated process, our solutions optimize your supply chain by leveraging the strengths of each transport mode. This results in greater efficiency – whether it is enhanced sustainability, cost savings or flexibility.

By integrating our own Rhenus assets like terminals, barges, coasters, trucks and our own container fleet, we differ from the competition and deliver sustainable transport solutions.

Understanding the specific care needed when handling our clients’ cargo, we also offer chartering options for your cargo via multipurpose vessel, bulker or coaster. Our team of project logistics experts will adapt to suit your cargo needs and optimize outcomes to minimize your risks. Our dedicated chartering team specializes in part charter and full charter, risks analysis and setting up tailored charter agreements.

At Rhenus, we incorporate both preplanning and on-site support for your transport engineering needs. From trailer and lifting experts to heavy-lift port captains, our team is there for you to ensure safe and efficient project execution throughout your entire supply chain – even in the event of sudden changes in circumstances.

As part of our transport engineering solutions, our experts conduct feasibility studies, provide surveying services and prepare method statements. Moreover, our engineering service includes creating technical drawings, transport consulting and measures for risk management and mitigation.

With over four decades of experience, our transport engineering department is familiar with both the operational and commercial challenges regarding all aspects of project logistics from handling to operation.

Rely on customized offshore logistics solutions with Rhenus – whether it is during the preparation or installation of offshore projects.

Our wind farm service includes the transport of components and crew as well as supply runs to offshore platforms, vessels or jackup rigs. As part of our shore base services, we take over all tasks concerning cargo handling, customs clearance, waste management and container supply. To round it all off, our project logistics experts also provide turnkey measurement and marker buoy solutions as well as operational vessel management and chartering.

Delivering you the full package, our platform service covers everything from personnel transfer by helicopter or CTV to shore base services. Benefit from our holistic approach, which also involves cargo and bunker supply runs, purchasing services and vessel supply, including the mobilization and demobilization of equipment.

Turnkey logistics for industrial projects

At Rhenus, we manage all aspects of your project logistics and supply chain for your large-scale industrial project. Our approach is designed to simplify project management and ensure seamless coordination by offering an end-to-end service.

Assessing the specific needs of the project, our project logistics experts design a supply chain strategy that secures smooth operations, from planning routes to consolidating cargo and selecting the right mode of transportation.

To ensure that everything goes according to plan, we identify risks before they even arise and customize solutions for your contingency plans – no matter whether they involve delays, customs clearance or transportation bottlenecks.

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Need to move the heaviest loads with precision and care?

Our expertise in conducting special cargo services for heavy and oversized freight ensures your project logistics is in safe hands.