A major logistics operator has introduced a new multimodal transport corridor linking Antwerp in Belgium with Istanbul in Turkey, designed to strengthen freight connectivity across Europe and southeast Mediterranean trade routes. The roughly 2,600‑kilometre link combines road and rail transport to enable faster, more reliable and more sustainable movement of goods between these key markets — shortening transit times and reducing environmental impact.
The multimodal route integrates rail and road legs, cutting transit time from around 10 to eight days compared with road‑only transport, and offers year‑round service to help businesses handle freight flows even during peak shipping periods. In addition to the combined road‑rail option, operators can also opt for short‑sea shipping combined with rail, for example rail between Duisburg (Germany) and Trieste (Italy) followed by sea transit to Izmir (Turkey).
The initiative is part of a broader effort to diversify freight transportation options and improve efficiency across international supply chains. It is particularly relevant for sectors with regular long‑distance freight flows — including industrial goods and automotive supply chains — which benefit from reliable multimodal connections that enhance capacity and better support just‑in‑time planning.
Sustainability is a central benefit of the new corridor. By shifting a significant portion of transport onto rail — which produces approximately 80 % fewer CO₂ emissions per trip than conventional road haulage — the route supports corporate climate commitments and helps reduce logistics‑related emissions.
Logistics planners say multimodal corridors like this not only improve service regularity and transit speed but also strengthen supply‑chain resilience by reducing dependence on single transport modes and easing road congestion along major freight corridors.
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