Short sea

Our strategic locations in Rotterdam (Schiedam) in Netherlands, all Nordic countries, Gdynia in Poland and Klaipeda in Lithuania enable us to provide comprehensive sea freight services. We offer weekly departures from Rotterdam to various destinations, including Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, and the Baltics. This extensive network ensures timely and efficient deliveries across Europe. By choosing sea freight, you benefit from predictable schedules and reduced risk of delays caused by traffic, weather conditions, and roadworks, which are common in road transport.

We pride ourselves on offering personal service to our clients. Whether you need assistance with pricing, bookings, tracking, invoices or claims, our dedicated team is here to help. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and find the best sea freight solution for your business. Our commitment to customer service ensures that you receive the support you need to make the switch from road to sea freight seamlessly.

Sea freight offers numerous advantages, including lower freight costs, no MAUT/road taxes, and predictable arrivals and departures. By opting for sea freight, you not only save money but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing your company’s carbon footprint. This makes sea freight a compelling alternative to road transport, especially for long-distance shipments.

Sea freight generally has lower carbon emissions per tonne-kilometer, making it a more environmentally friendly option. Road transport often has limited capacity, especially for large volumes and heavy loads. Sea freight has greater capacity to handle large volumes and heavy loads, which can be more cost-effective. Road transport can be more expensive over long distances due to fuel costs, MAUT, tolls and rest regulations. Sea freight is often more cost-effective for long distances. Road transport is affected by traffic, weather conditions, and roadworks, which can lead to delays. Sea freight generally has more predictable schedules. Sea freight is often a more affordable solution. By choosing sea freight, you can avoid the unpredictability and higher costs associated with road transport, ensuring a smoother and more efficient logistics process.

Yes. Short sea generally has significantly lower CO₂ emissions per tonne‑kilometer compared to road transport.

Transit times vary by route, but short sea within Europe typically ranges from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on destination and service frequency.

Yes. We offer reefer containers with controlled temperature, humidity and ventilation.

Absolutely. Short sea has high capacity and is well suited for heavy lift and project cargo.

Short sea can reduce total freight costs through lower fuel expenses, fewer tolls/MAUT charges, and higher capacity utilisation. It is often the most cost‑effective option for medium and long‑distance European routes.

Typically, you need a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Depending on the cargo and destination, additional customs or compliance documents may be required. We assist you with all necessary paperwork.