New Connections to Sweden

Duisburg – Falköping

Samskip connects the heart of mainland Europe’s industry to a key area in Sweden via the multimodal rail terminal in Falköping.

Key Features

  • Direct shuttle with 4 departures per week
  • Local representation with an office in Åhus to ensure all customers receive tailormade services
  • Most sustainable transport solution from and into Sweden with a minimum saving of 50% in CO2 emissions
  • Satellite connection from Falköping to Göteborg
  • Most extensive rail network connecting Sweden to Europe’s mainland
  • Maximized payload due to intermodal transport

Focus Points

  • Located in the central region of Vastra Götalands
  • län, Falköping is within reach of various important industrial areas
  • Terminal equipped with crossdocking facilities adds to the various ways Samskip can handle your transports from and into Sweden
  • Via Duisburg, connections are available to locations in Southern Europe, including Italy, Spain, Portugal and Turkey
  • Having a connection to China on our terminal in Duisburg, the New Silk Road delivers a number of options for transport to and from the Far East
  • With only a 4 hour drive to Oslo, Norway is right around the corner
  • Via road or barge, Duisburg is connected to Samskip’s hub in Rotterdam for vessel connections into the United Kingdom and Ireland

Equipment Types

  • 45FT High Cube Pallet Wide Containers & Reefers
  • 45FT Pallet Wide Swap Bodies
  • 13.6m Standard, Mega or Coil Trailers (P400)
  • 20-45FT ISO Tank and Bulk Containers