New inland shipping line for container transport
Container logistics provider Contargo has expanded its network of inland barge services for container transport in Northern France.
Where Contargo North France sees "great potential for development" (Gilbert Bredel, managing director), the company now offers direct barge connections between Antwerp, Rotterdam and Delta 3, the LDCT terminal in Dourges.
The new line will start with two round trips per week between the two seaports and the multimodal terminal in Dourges, with transit times of 30 (Antwerp) or 40 (Rotterdam) hours.
Two barges with a capacity of 78 teu each will be used. All types of containers will be transported, including dangerous goods (except classes 1 and 7) and reefers. Contargo will also organise pre- and on-carriage by truck for these transports. (lh)