New Multimodal Transport Options for Greater Efficiency and Cost Savings

In today’s dynamic logistics environment, multimodal transport is becoming increasingly important. By combining different modes of transport, it enables faster and more efficient long-distance movement of goods. At EGT Express, we continuously expand our multimodal transport capabilities and are now introducing new solutions that combine road and rail transport between the EU and eastern destinations — in both directions. This type of transport is an ideal solution for shipments to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Mongolia, and other eastern regions.

Multimodal Transport Offers Cost Efficiency, Performance, and Flexibility

Road transport ensures fast pickup and delivery, while rail transport provides higher capacity and greater environmental sustainability for long-distance shipments. When combined, these modes create a range of key advantages:

• Flexibility without compromising reliability – rail transport is less affected by traffic congestion, weather conditions, or difficult terrain, while road transport enables direct pickup and delivery to the point of origin and the final destination.
• Lower costs – rail transport is more cost-efficient for long-distance routes, where road transport is often more expensive. Combining road and rail transport helps reduce overall costs without sacrificing flexibility or time efficiency.
• Environmental sustainability – rail transport is significantly more environmentally friendly than road transport, helping to reduce the overall carbon footprint of shipments.
• Greater capacity without loss of efficiency – Rail transport allows efficient movement of heavy and oversized cargo thanks to the high capacity of trains, while road transport covers sections of the route where rail infrastructure is not available.

Multimodal transport is an ideal solution for companies seeking to move larger volumes of goods with lower costs, high reliability, and minimal environmental impact.

How the New Multimodal Transport Options Work

We now offer two specific multimodal routes combining road and rail transport:

Route Czech Republic / EU – Brest – East and Return

We collect the goods by truck from the manufacturer or supplier within the EU, transfer them to a standard-gauge rail wagon, and ship them by freight express train to Brest. This train operates once a week, ensuring regular and reliable service. In Brest, the cargo is then transferred either to a broad-gauge rail wagon or back onto a truck for final delivery.

For the reverse route, from eastern regions back to the EU, we provide:

• loading into a broad-gauge rail wagon at the origin station
• transfer to a standard-gauge rail wagon in Brest,
• delivery to the Czech Republic, where the cargo is transferred onto a truck for final delivery.

Route EU – Siemianówka – East and Return

The second route includes direct loading of goods into a broad-gauge rail wagon within the EU, followed by rail transport to the destination station in eastern countries. In the opposite direction, we arrange rail transport from the loading station to a terminal in Poland, where the cargo is transferred onto a truck and delivered to the required address.

Multimodal Transport with EGT Express Means a Comprehensive, Tailor-Made Service

Multimodal transport offers advantages that are hard to overlook: speed, lower costs, environmental sustainability, and flexibility. At EGT Express, however, we go even further — offering a comprehensive service that:

• is fully tailored to your specific needs, 
• guarantees the safe transport of your goods from the EU to eastern destinations and back.

Based on the type of cargo and its packaging, we optimize the transport process, select the most suitable rail wagon, and ensure proper securing of the shipment. We also handle all required transport documentation and permits, saving you time and simplifying the entire process.

At every transshipment point, we prepare photo documentation and share it with our customers. Each rail wagon is monitored throughout the entire journey, with up-to-date transport status information available at all times. This ensures maximum control and transparency — you will always know where your cargo is. Leverage our logistics expertise to support your success in international markets. If you would like more information about our multimodal transport solutions, please contact us. Our specialists will be happy to advise you and design logistics solutions that precisely match your needs.