Multimodal sea freight
Multimodal transport combines sea, rail, road and inland waterway transport to move goods more efficiently, avoid traffic congestion and provide more sustainable logistics solutions.
Multimodal transport combines sea, rail, road and inland waterway transport to move goods more efficiently, avoid traffic congestion and provide more sustainable logistics solutions.
When deadlines are tight and traffic congestion is on the rise, multimodal transport offers a reliable solution. By combining different modes of transport – such as rail, inland waterways and road transport – under a single contract, goods are transported more efficiently and sustainably.
With Levaco, you have a single point of contact that remains responsible for the entire logistics process, whilst your shipment reaches its destination safely and efficiently via multiple transport methods.
Multimodal transport is an efficient solution for import and export containers. There are daily rail connections from Antwerp to European destinations, whilst the port also offers access to key logistics routes, including France, via inland waterway connections.
Levaco organises multimodal transport between Europe and China by combining road transport, rail and sea freight. Your cargo is collected by lorry and connected to the international rail network bound for China, a reliable alternative to traditional sea freight.
By choosing multimodal logistics solutions, you benefit from lower transport costs, more efficient transit times and reduced CO₂ emissions.
Import
Levaco has a 50-year history as a freight forwarder in Antwerp and is therefore able to offer you the best possible service for your import and export operations to and from Europe. This also applies to cross-trade operations.
Export
As a freight forwarding company based in Antwerp, we have a wide range of experience that enables us to help you comply with the specific rules and regulations governing the export of your goods.
Containers
For many years now, cargo has generally been shipped in containers. Containers have made sea transport easier, as cargo is loaded directly at the shipper’s premises and unloaded at the final destination without the need for any extra work. At Levaco, we handle large volumes of containers for both import and export.
Consolidatie
Consolidation is a distinct area within container transport. Not all shipments are large enough to fill an entire container. If you wish to ship a (trial) consignment that is not large enough to fill an entire container, groupage, or consolidation, is the solution.
Ro-Ro
Ro-ro ships were designed to offer maximum flexibility. Containers are carried as deck cargo, whilst cars, semi-trailers and other vehicles are transported on the various intermediate decks. The ships have a tailgate at the rear through which vehicles can be loaded or unloaded.
Breakbulk
Before the rise of containerisation, not so long ago, most cargo was handled manually as general cargo. Loading and unloading cargo by hand was labour-intensive. Although the proportion of general cargo in shipping has continued to fall over recent decades, it remains an important part of the industry!
Please let us know what your specific requirements are. We’d be happy to help!