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Rail / Intermodal

Rail

Rail

It's well known that rail can provide a cost-effective, environmental way to ship your goods, but is it reliable?

 

In today's business world any delay can spell disaster, Chaucer Freight have been operating intermodal services for a number of years and can provide a dependable, cost-effective rail option.

 

Our trailer-on-flat-car (Swap Body) service offers temperature-controlled trailers for perishable goods that need protection from the heat or cold, such as fresh produce, flowers, poultry, beverages, and other non-hazardous materials. Your products will reach their destination on time and in great condition whilst you benefit from reduced transportation costs.

 

Non-perishable general freight can also be handled with seamless efficiency. As a well known rail customers, we have the experience necessary to establish the service controls and schedules vital to your business.

 

Chaucer can provide:

 

Block trains

  • Directly linked to major European rail-consolidation hubs
  • Available for all products and operated by leading rail consolidators
  • Serve single-car loads, as well as intermodal swap body trailers

 

Single-car loads

  • Across Europe, the CIS and into Central Asia
  • Serving all industries and requirements

 

Intermodal

  • Solutions across Europe to the CIS and into Central Asia, including the Trans-Siberian route
  • Chaucer Freight  ensures an integrated solution across its different activities
  • Regular equipment (trailers, containers, swap) availability with special equipment when required

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Find out how to reduce your Carbon footprint and help Chaucer meet its Environmental objectives

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