The Rhenus Group has successfully completed the multimodal transport of process equipment and plant components from Austria to the United States, supporting the development of a major manufacturing facility.
The assignment required precise coordination, strict milestone planning and seamless teamwork among several Rhenus entities in Europe and North America.
The operation involved approximately 2,840 m³ of breakbulk cargo, packed into 40 oversized crates, along with 12 x 40’ containers. The transport combined road freight, inland waterway services and ocean freight into a single end‑to‑end solution. Given the critical nature of the equipment and stringent contractual deadlines, ensuring reliability and operational control throughout the entire chain was essential.
Following pre-carriage to Krems handled by the Rhenus Overland Division, the cargo was delivered to Rhenus Donauhafen Krems, a strategically located inland port on the Danube River serving as a trimodal logistics hub connecting road, rail and inland waterway transport. Equipped with advanced cargo-handling infrastructure and specialized facilities for breakbulk, containerized and project cargo, the port played an essential role in handling operations and coordinating export packaging directly on site. From Krems, the cargo continued via an inland barge operated by Rhenus Partnership Austria to the Port of Antwerp, where it transitioned seamlessly to overseas transport. The ocean freight leg, including the transatlantic shipment to the Port of Norfolk in Virginia and coordination of the U.S. on-carriage, was overseen by Rhenus Project Logistics with the journey concluding in North Carolina as the cargo reached the project site following a precisely orchestrated final delivery.
Throughout the entire process, the Project Division of Rhenus Logistics in Austria acted as the central hub, ensuring smooth communication with the customer and harmonizing all operational steps among the participating Rhenus units.
“Our contribution to this project highlights the strategic role Austria plays within the Rhenus global network,” says Thomas Doblinger, Managing Director Rhenus Logistics Austria. “With Krems as a powerful inland hub and our teams’ deep expertise in handling complex industrial cargo, we were able to deliver a solution that combines operational precision with sustainable transport modes. This project not only strengthens our local capabilities but also demonstrates how Rhenus Austria reliably connects regional industry with international markets.”
“Projects of this scale can only be accomplished through seamless cooperation across regions. From Austria to Belgium and onward to the United States, our teams worked hand in hand, demonstrating the strength of the Rhenus network and our commitment to providing customers with integrated, dependable and sustainable logistics solutions worldwide,” stated Patrick Schaeffer, Regional CEO Air & Ocean and Overland for Central Eastern Europe at Rhenus.
“This successful execution demonstrates the strength of the Rhenus integrated network approach,” says Moritz Becker, VP Director of Rhenus Project Logistics. “By leveraging multimodal transport, inland waterway solutions and seamless cross-border collaboration, we ensured safe, timely and efficient delivery for a highly demanding industrial project.”
The transport underscores the strategic value of the Rhenus Group’s end-to-end capabilities within the project logistics sector. By opting for environmentally friendly inland waterways, the company further demonstrates its commitment to sustainable and forward‑thinking logistics solutions. The successful execution of the project brought together the combined expertise of multiple Rhenus entities internationally, showcasing the strength and coordination of the global Rhenus network.
The Rhenus Group has successfully completed the multimodal transport of process equipment and plant components from Austria to the United States, supporting the development of a major manufacturing facility.
The assignment required precise coordination, strict milestone planning and seamless teamwork among several Rhenus entities in Europe and North America.
The operation involved approximately 2,840 m³ of breakbulk cargo, packed into 40 oversized crates, along with 12 x 40’ containers. The transport combined road freight, inland waterway services and ocean freight into a single end‑to‑end solution. Given the critical nature of the equipment and stringent contractual deadlines, ensuring reliability and operational control throughout the entire chain was essential.
Following pre-carriage to Krems handled by the Rhenus Overland Division, the cargo was delivered to Rhenus Donauhafen Krems, a strategically located inland port on the Danube River serving as a trimodal logistics hub connecting road, rail and inland waterway transport. Equipped with advanced cargo-handling infrastructure and specialized facilities for breakbulk, containerized and project cargo, the port played an essential role in handling operations and coordinating export packaging directly on site. From Krems, the cargo continued via an inland barge operated by Rhenus Partnership Austria to the Port of Antwerp, where it transitioned seamlessly to overseas transport. The ocean freight leg, including the transatlantic shipment to the Port of Norfolk in Virginia and coordination of the U.S. on-carriage, was overseen by Rhenus Project Logistics with the journey concluding in North Carolina as the cargo reached the project site following a precisely orchestrated final delivery.
Throughout the entire process, the Project Division of Rhenus Logistics in Austria acted as the central hub, ensuring smooth communication with the customer and harmonizing all operational steps among the participating Rhenus units.
“Our contribution to this project highlights the strategic role Austria plays within the Rhenus global network,” says Thomas Doblinger, Managing Director Rhenus Logistics Austria. “With Krems as a powerful inland hub and our teams’ deep expertise in handling complex industrial cargo, we were able to deliver a solution that combines operational precision with sustainable transport modes. This project not only strengthens our local capabilities but also demonstrates how Rhenus Austria reliably connects regional industry with international markets.”
“Projects of this scale can only be accomplished through seamless cooperation across regions. From Austria to Belgium and onward to the United States, our teams worked hand in hand, demonstrating the strength of the Rhenus network and our commitment to providing customers with integrated, dependable and sustainable logistics solutions worldwide,” stated Patrick Schaeffer, Regional CEO Air & Ocean and Overland for Central Eastern Europe at Rhenus.
“This successful execution demonstrates the strength of the Rhenus integrated network approach,” says Moritz Becker, VP Director of Rhenus Project Logistics. “By leveraging multimodal transport, inland waterway solutions and seamless cross-border collaboration, we ensured safe, timely and efficient delivery for a highly demanding industrial project.”
The transport underscores the strategic value of the Rhenus Group’s end-to-end capabilities within the project logistics sector. By opting for environmentally friendly inland waterways, the company further demonstrates its commitment to sustainable and forward‑thinking logistics solutions. The successful execution of the project brought together the combined expertise of multiple Rhenus entities internationally, showcasing the strength and coordination of the global Rhenus network.
