Rail transport

Contargo Rail Services

Our mission is to create connections on the track! As an integral part of the Contargo Group, we're proud to have completed the trimodal strategy of the company since 2016. Contargo Rail Services GmbH is the innovative railway expert in the team, working alongside our associate companies Contargo Waterway Logistics BV and Contargo Road Logistics BV.

Our role as a traditional rail operator allows us to link the Contargo terminals with Europe's leading ports, including Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, Rotterdam and Antwerp. We develop and operate our own intermodal train connections, which operate nationally and internationally, with passion and commitment. We're particularly proud of our sea port hinterland shuttles, which provide a regular, really frequent connection between our inland container terminals – mainly Contargo 's own – and the northern and western ports, regardless of the water level.

Our focus is on providing tailored solutions which meet the individual requirements of our customers. Our experienced team will work closely with you to develop maritime and continental transport solutions which are perfect for your needs. Our service is sure to win you over!

Latest Business News

Business News Business News 02/14/2024

Surcharges for rail products due to reduction in track access charge subsidies

The track access charge subsidy has been cut by at least €120 million this year, despite renegotiations of the 2024 federal budget.

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Less CO2e

Contargo currently runs 62 trains per week, transporting 5,700 TEU. If the same volume were transported by direct truck, this would require approx. 3,360 truck transports. Conclusion: Contargo saves time and produces significantly less CO2e with train transport.

Contargo Rail employee at a switch. Graphic in the foreground.

Rail services

Own block train solutions
- Traditional sea port of ARA/German sea ports
- National/international continental solutions
Customer-specific product design
- flexible, long-term, tailored to your needs
Spot transportation
- Empty equipment positioning
- Block train project business
Professional train itinerary monitoring and control
- Coordination of rail traffic
- Proactive service management
Agency and coordination services

Our customer value proposition

CUSTOMIZED
Really reliable, tailored, intermodal block train solutions
NETWORK
Network-independent product design, maritime and continental
QUALITY
Our own IT-aided train itinerary monitoring with proactive communication management and multi-shift operation
SOLUTION
End-to-end solution-oriented philosophy (find solutions rather than just manage problems)
SERVICE
Provision and procurement of additional services (one-stop shop) within and outside the CONTARGO Group

We're there for you - Personally. Effectively. With intermodal solutions.

Communication and process optimisation as essential building blocks for long-term product success
- Professional train itinerary monitoring and control
- Proactive communication and process management
- Permanent optimisation management for sustainable product success for your connections
To sum up: We take it personally!
As well as ensuring punctuality and the reliability of all product parameters, our personal dedication in today's digitalising world forms the core pillars of our business.
High reliability thanks to strong partners and modern equipment
Service from a single source thanks to our own service offices in Duisburg and the Netherlands