Combining ocean freight and inland transportation for logistics efficiency

Inland transportation covers all transport activities that go between ocean ports and inland facilities such as a warehouse. It includes transport by road, rail, and inland waterways.

What are the different modes of inland transportation?

There are three main modes of inland transport:

• Road freight: This is when goods are moved via road in large vehicles or trucks. It’s ideal for delivering containers over short to long distances across various geographic areas.
• Rail freight: Trains can accommodate your hauling needs at a higher capacity – and is perfect if you need to move your cargo fast.
• Inland water transport: Inland water transport by barge can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. Your freight can access areas that are not accessible by large vessels.

What are the key advantages of inland transportation?

There are many advantages to combining inland transportation along with ocean freight shipping in the one booking:

• Single point of contact: With one partner from start to finish, you can forget about getting in touch with multiple suppliers and coordinating handovers.
• Simplified billing process: When booking inland transportation with Maersk, you won’t get separate bills — everything will be included in one integrated invoice.
• Door-to-door services: You can book your cargo from warehouse to warehouse and ensure flexible and transparent end-to-end logistics. And of course, you’ll be able to track your inland transport logistics all the way.
• Save time: You can easily add inland transportation during the ocean freight booking process or at a later stage. Our team will find the best route and mode of transportation for your cargo, getting your goods to their final destination with fewer handovers.