Combined Transport Expands Service Between Cologne and Rotterdam

In the traffic between Germany and the Netherlands, Kombiverkehr KG is expanding its service offering with a new train between Rotterdam and Cologne-Eifeltor. In Rotterdam, the Rail Service Center (RSC) in Waalhaven will be served. The first train will depart from Rotterdam on March 12 and reach Cologne-Eifeltor in just twelve hours.

(Frankfurt) The new service can be booked by freight forwarders and logistics companies in both directions on shipping days Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. From the continental terminal RSC, transfers to nearby port areas are possible and can be optionally booked. Intermodal transports are possible with P400 loading units. All hazardous goods can be transported except for classes 1 and 7. Kombiverkehr KG’s performance partner in traction is KombiRail Europe B.V.

“With this new train product, we are leveraging our network advantage. Cologne-Eifeltor is one of our largest hub terminals in Germany with numerous national and international forwarding options,” emphasizes Andrea De Ambrogi, Head of Sales Benelux, highlighting the uniqueness of the new connection. Within Germany, Munich, Ulm, Kornwestheim, and Basel are connected. In international traffic, the operator offers connecting services to and from Slovenia, Italy, Spain, as well as to and from Turkey and Greece. Due to the quick change of loading units between trains, for example, Melzo in Northern Italy can be reached from the Port of Rotterdam in 48 hours.

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