DHL Multimodal OceanExpress
CONNECTING ASIA AND EUROPE THROUGH A FAST, PUNCTUAL AND MORE SUSTAINABLE FREIGHT SOLUTION
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DHL Multimodal OceanExpress is an innovative, multimodal solution that combines ocean freight with road and rail freight to bring fast, reliable shipping to your supply chain. Our team of Freight Forwarding Experts handles everything, giving you peace of mind that your shipment is in safe hands.    

Complexity of the China-Europe Connection

Addressing the Supply Chain Challenges

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The Europe-Asia logistics route undergoes a complex transformation, marked by economic challenges, supply chain disruptions, and a need for lower-emission transportation. Europe's Global Gateway initiative aims to link with Central Asia, while Asia asserts itself as a global production hub. China's Belt and Road Initiative reshapes trade dynamics, influencing the interconnectedness. Europe emphasizes rail transport for sustainability, and nearshoring gains traction. Geopolitical tensions add further layers of complexity, requiring astute navigation within this evolving trade landscape.

We appreciate and tackle the needs of shippers on this tradelane:
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Reliability

Improving punctuality and transit time predictability
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Route Diversification

Stable end-to-end delivery to the final destination 
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More Sustainable Mode Selection

Selecting GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emission reduced transportation 
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Managing the risks

Designing resilient supply chains
 

Introducing DHL Multimodal OceanExpress
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DHL Multimodal OceanExpress routes your shipment by ocean between Asia (including China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam and other Far East origins) and a broad network in Europe, with comparable speed to direct rail. Once in Europe, your shipment is moved by road or rail to its final delivery destination.
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Key Features

Avoid blank sailings and unexpected port calls

Short transit time comparable with direct China-Europe railway

Batteries & IMO DG accepted

Refrigerated container available along with open top and flat rack equipment

Both FCL & LCL services available

Quality oriented operational model
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Indicative Transit Times, from Terminal to Terminal*
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*Routing via Cape of Good Hope

DHL Multimodal OceanExpress is the fastest way to get your shipment from Asia to Europe. Here are some indicative transit times (in days of transit from terminal to terminal):
Westbound
 
 
Koper
Barcelona
Duisburg
Moerdijk
Qingdao
42
37
44
47
Ningbo
40
35
42
45
Shenzhen
36
31
38
41
Port Klang
31
26
33
36
Chattogram
40
34
41
44
Ho Chi Minh
46
39
47
50
Eastbound
 
 
Koper
Barcelona
Duisburg
Moerdijk
Qingdao
40
45
47
64
Ningbo
42
47
49
66
Shenzhen
46
51
53
69
Port Klang
32
37
39
56

How DHL Multimodal OceanExpress Benefits Your Business
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Speed

Fast, reliable bi-weekly schedule and direct sailings with minimal queuing and berthing times. We operate a quality-focused model utilizing dedicated vessels and ports of call.




 
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Flexibility

We offer swift booking-to-departure turnaround, providing door-to-door service at an all-in rate, including refrigerated container options and an Eastbound Europe-to-China service.

 
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Visibility

DHL GPS devices enable real-time, 24/7 visibility on your shipment's position. Advanced optional temperature & humidity sensors, light and breach detection, along with our DHL security team's alarm response plan mean you can always be sure that your cargo will arrive in impeccable condition.
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Case Studies

DHL Multimodal OceanExpress works for you

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Many DHL Global Forwarding Customers have already adopted DHL Multimodal OceanExpress in their multimodal mix. Read their stories of success here.
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Improve Fashion Fulfillment in Europe with fast & stable Ocean Freight solution from Bangladesh

Fast Fashion 

 
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Talk to our Multimodal OceanExpress Experts
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Interested to know how we can help you with the new multimodal transport solution?
Connect with one of our Experts now and benefit from our unrivalled experience in supporting international shippers like you. 

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