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Reach your customers quickly and affordably

Short sea shipping is the smart way to move full container loads around Europe.

Short sea service is a reliable multimodal solution that combines the best features of each mode of transport.

Get flexible multimodal container transport across Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, combining cargo ship, inland waterway, truck, and train options.

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A flexible multimodal solution for Europe

Using our extensive network and partnerships with major carriers allows for customisable routes and schedules. The seaexplorer tool helps optimise shipments for reliability, sustainability and arrival time.

Shipping via the short sea network is a sustainable alternative that reduces your carbon footprint and produces up to 50% fewer emissions than road freight. You can also opt for carbon-neutral shipments.

Sea containers are locked and sealed, reducing theft, damage and contamination risks. Transporting by sea also avoids roadblocks and border controls.

Your short sea shipping advantage

  • Cost-efficient service with locked-in rates for up to 12 months; fixed costs on a door-to-door basis

  • Tracking and an interactive delivery planner via myKN

  • Route optimisation through seaexplorer

  • High security and safety standards in ports and onboard vessels

  • Decreased carbon footprint of your transport

With our major carrier partnerships, you can select a route and schedule that fits your exact needs.

Map of European short sea network