Intermodal Transport to the Baltic States
Moving trailers to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia by intermodal transport — organised by a combined transport operator registered in Riga, with road only at both ends and the main leg by ferry and rail.
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Who Moves Trailers by Intermodal to the Baltic States?
EFFIMODAL is a combined transport operator registered in Riga, Latvia (SIA “EFFIMODAL”, Buļļu iela 45A, Rīga), with its intermodal hub in Lübeck, Northern Germany. The Baltic States are home ground for us: our regular combined transport corridor connects Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia with Northern Italy, and our team includes a planner for the Baltic States. We plan the chain — truck to the terminal, the ferry and rail main leg, truck to the consignee — and run it with rail and ferry operators in our own cranable curtain-sided trailers.
Where Shipments to the Baltic States Come From
- Northern Italy: Verona and Segrate (Milan area), on our regular corridor via Lübeck — see intermodal transport Baltics to Italy.
Our network map also shows the Baltic ports connected with Germany and Scandinavia: Liepāja with Germany and Sweden, Klaipėda with Germany and Scandinavia, and Paldiski with Germany, Finland and Sweden. If your shipment starts somewhere else, send us the collection point and we plan the chain for your shipment.
How Intermodal Transport to the Baltic States Works
- Road collection. A truck collects the loaded trailer at the shipper's site — for example in Northern Italy — and takes it to the intermodal terminal.
- Rail and ferry main leg. The trailer travels by rail between Verona and Lübeck and crosses the Baltic Sea by RoRo ferry between Travemünde and Liepāja. It is lifted by crane at the terminals; the cargo itself is never touched or re-secured.
- Road delivery in the Baltic States. A truck delivers the trailer to the consignee in Latvia, Lithuania or Estonia.
Rail and sea are not subject to weekend driving bans, and fixed rail and ferry schedules make transit times predictable. Your schedule depends on the exact collection and delivery points — we confirm it with the quote.
Where We Deliver in the Baltic States
- Latvia: Riga, Liepāja
- Lithuania: Klaipėda
- Estonia: Tallinn, Paldiski
All locations and the regional contacts are on our network map.
Trailers and Cargo
We use purpose-built cranable curtain-sided trailers: 13.6 m long, up to 28 t payload, with full side access for forklift loading and all cargo securing equipment included. Under the EU Combined Transport Directive the maximum weight is 44 t — 4 tonnes more than by road. High-density goods benefit most: steel and metal products, timber and wood-based panels, paper rolls, machinery, construction materials and beverages.
CO₂ on the Baltic Corridor
Per tonne of cargo, well-to-wheel, full loads on both sides and 150 km first and last mile included:
| Lane | Saving | All-road (24 t)kg CO₂e / t | Intermodal (28 t)kg CO₂e / t |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltics (Riga) ⇄ Italy (Verona)Ferry Liepāja–Travemünde + rail Lübeck–Verona | 17% | 129.0 | 107.7 |
On this corridor the ferry leg across the Baltic Sea reduces the gain to 17%, compared with our all-rail lanes to Germany and Sweden. Assumptions and sources: methodology. Per trailer and for your own volumes: CO₂ calculator: intermodal vs road.
Your Contacts for the Baltic States
- Operations — Baltic States: Ilja Rogovs, Planner — ilja.rogovs[at]effimodal.com · +371 277 30670
- Sales — Baltic States and Nordics: Jurijs Balaboskins — jurijs.balaboskins[at]effimodal.com · +371 287 37903
- Sales — Italy route: Gian Paolo Dieci — gian-paolo.dieci[at]effimodal.com · +39 345 036 6230
FAQ: Intermodal Transport to the Baltic States
Who provides intermodal transport to the Baltic States?
EFFIMODAL, a combined transport operator registered in Riga, Latvia, with its intermodal hub in Lübeck. We plan and run the whole chain to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia — road collection, the ferry and rail main leg and road delivery — in our own cranable curtain-sided trailers, with a planner for the Baltic States on our team.
Which places in the Baltic States do you serve?
Riga and Liepāja in Latvia, Klaipėda in Lithuania, and Tallinn and Paldiski in Estonia, with collection and delivery by road from there.
How long does intermodal transport to the Baltic States take?
Transit time and schedule depend on the lane — the exact collection and delivery points — and follow fixed rail and ferry timetables. Send us your route and we come back with the schedule for your shipment.
Which trailers can be used?
Our own cranable curtain-sided trailers: 13.6 m long, up to 28 t of cargo, with full side access for forklift loading and all cargo securing equipment included.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form with your collection and delivery points, cargo, weight per load and frequency, and tick the CO₂ estimate if you need one. We usually reply within one business day.
Other destinations: intermodal transport to Denmark · intermodal transport to Sweden · intermodal transport to Italy.
Get a Quote: Intermodal to the Baltic States
Tell us your collection and delivery points, cargo and volumes — we come back with a quote, your schedule and a CO₂ estimate for the lane.
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