Multimodal Transport

GEODIS is a pioneer in multimodal transportation. We design smart solutions, combining varied transport modes, to meet your unique delivery and sustainability targets.

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Our experts will provide you with more information about our solutions and expertise.

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One service. Many transport modes.

Go beyond what an “only road" or "by air" freight journey can offer. 

Try a different approach with multimodal transport solutions that lower emissions & optimizes cost, while improving efficiency.

GEODIS combines at least two different modes of transport, including road, rail, air, sea & barge. And we tailor the transport model, based on your top priorities: transit time, cost, product, & environmental goals. 

Even when it comes to carrying large volumes of goods, our multimodal services deliver seamless, flexible, & secure operations.

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    Shrinks carbon footprint of your freight

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    Increases transportation capacity

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    Secures transport operations

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    Offers a diverse range of services

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Shrinks carbon footprint of your freight

 

  • Move more goods, while expending less energy, vis à vis freight transported by just one mode over similar distances

 

  • Reduce GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions, as compared to "only road" or "by air" freight

 

  • Decrease noise and air pollution, and traffic-jams

Up to

75

%

reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, as compared to an equivalent road transport option

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Increases transportation capacity

 

  • Optimise utilisation of transport assets

 

  • Harness reliable scheduled capacity and routes

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can transport at least 40 swap-bodies

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Secures transport operations

 

  • Guarantee freight carrying capacity thanks to our wide range of in-house and outsourced transport assets 

 

  • Completely secure your multimodal flows with our road and sea solutions
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Offers a diverse range of services

 

  • Opt for the best-suited rail freight solutions: combined rail/road transport, rolling road, console train, or block-train 

 

  • Choose between (or combine) several modes of transport: rail-road, short sea shipping, barge, rail, and sea-air

22547

tonnes

of CO2e avoided, in 2023, by using multimodal transport for our European overland transport activities

Services

Barge

We charter river barges to enable fast access to port hubs. Your goods travel via canals and rivers to major ports.

Short Sea Containers

We offer scheduled roll-on/roll-off services between Spain & Italy. Regular shipments depart from the ports of Irun, Bilbao, & Santander to UK & Northern Europe.

Rail/Road Transport

GEODIS is the French leader in Rail-Road transport. It is the only carrier to offer 3 alternative rail-road services, covering distances of 500+ km. 

Sea/Air – Air/Sea

We offer flexible routing options & global coverage via strategic Sea-Air hubs (such as Dubai, Los Angeles, Singapore, & South Korea).

A growing need for low-carbon transport solutions

Transport is responsible for 14% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 23% of CO emissions. Its contribution is rising faster than any other energy end-use sector. In fact, direct transport carbon emissions could double by 2050, according to the Smart Freight Centre.

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"It is not a mere pipe dream. We can do something to reduce our business’ environmental impact, while ensuring efficient and competitive transportation. By measuring and comparing the emissions generated by the different modes of transport, optimising all logistics flows, and choosing the solution with the less carbon intensive option at the right cost transport can become more sustainable."

 

Marc Vollet, Operational Excellence Director for European Road Network business

Frequently asked questions

When at least two different carriers, such as trucks, trains, ships, and planes, are used  to move freight, it is called multimodal transport. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and optimizes transport costs. It's useful to transport goods within a country or a continent, and for intercontinental shipments. To manage this transport flow, we suggest working with an expert logistics partner.

With multimodal transportation you need skilled logistics personnel, to manage the workflows, who are difficult to locate. Same with technologies to orchestrate the transport flows. Threadbare transport networks are also a concern that can lead to an inefficient supply chain.

 

Luckily, with one single point of reference, everything from technology to labour and network can be outsourced. 

To optimise multimodal transport, you need to battle changes in fuel costs, container availability, general shipping rates, and sustainability concerns. Consolidating loads and compressing delivery routes are just some of the solutions. If that sounds like a lot to manage, know that it is. That is why logistics experts like GEODIS can optimise the transport operations for you.

If you are looking to optimize transport costs and reduced cargo insurance pricing, multimodal freight is right for you. It is also ideal for businesses that seek sustainable transport operations.

 

What usually drives customer’s choice for multimodal solutions is its service reliability and ability to reduce carbon footprint.
 

Fill out the form to get in touch with our GEODIS experts

 

We’ll show you how you can use GEODIS to deliver what matters to your customers. No matter the size, goals or shape of your business – we can tailor-make our solutions to fit your needs.

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