How It Works
Effimodal operates a regular combined transport service between the Baltic States and Italy. Freight is collected by road (first mile), loaded onto our cranable curtain-sided trailers, and transported via rail and RoRo ferry through our hub in Lübeck — before final road delivery in Italy (Verona, Milan, Segrate area).
The result: a 42% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to an all-road journey, while carrying 4 extra tons of payload thanks to the EU Combined Transport Directive.
Why Choose Intermodal for This Route?
- No weekend driving bans — rail and sea are not subject to road restrictions
- Predictable transit times — fixed rail and ferry schedules eliminate road delays
- Lower fuel and toll costs — only short road legs at origin and destination
- 44t maximum weight allowed under EU Combined Transport Directive
- CO₂ data certified per ISO 14083:2023 for your ESG reporting
- Cargo stays in the same trailer — no rehandling, less damage risk
Ideal Cargo Types on This Route
High-density goods benefit most from the extra payload capacity. We regularly transport:
- Steel and metal products (coils, profiles, tubes)
- Timber and wood-based panels
- Paper rolls and packaging materials
- Machinery and industrial equipment
- Construction materials (cement, tiles, stone)
- Beverages and bottled goods
Our Equipment
We use purpose-built cranable curtain-sided trailers — 13.6m long, 28t payload, with full side access for forklift loading. The trailers are crane-compatible for seamless transfer at rail and ferry terminals. All cargo securing equipment is included.
Coverage
Baltic side: Latvia (Riga, Liepāja), Lithuania (Klaipėda), Estonia (Tallinn, Paldiski)
Italian side: Verona, Segrate (Milan area) and surrounding regions
Hub: Lübeck, Germany — our central intermodal terminal connecting both corridors
Responsible Sales Contact — Italy Route
For quotes and enquiries on the Baltics–Italy corridor, contact our Italy sales team:
- Gian Paolo Dieci — gian-paolo.dieci[at]effimodal.com · +39 345 036 6230
- Dmytro Grybkov — dmytro.grybkov[at]effimodal.com · +49 1775 122796
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