Multimodal Transport Solutions with Samskip
We deliver reliable and flexible transport services, with a strong focus on reducing the carbon footprint of every shipment.
Whenever possible, we choose multimodal transport solutions, freight services that combine different modes or routes to create a more sustainable and flexible supply chain, while helping our customers reduce their carbon footprint. Transport modes include coastal shipping, barges, rail, and road freight.
Whenever feasible, we replace road transport with rail or sea. This allows us to offer tailored, more sustainable transport solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers.
Samskip Services
Samskip offers a comprehensive range of services to customers, covering everything from international pre-carriage and ocean transport to warehousing, documentation, and final delivery upon arrival in Iceland.
Our import team provides expert advice on all aspects of inbound logistics and specialises in quotations and contract negotiations. Customers also have 24/7 access to the Samskip service web, ensuring full visibility and support at all times.
Examples of types of Cargo we handle:
Why Choose Samskip?
Container Transport
We are highly experienced specialists in container transport across Europe and globally, operating through Samskip Multimodal in Europe as well as other transport routes tailored to each customer’s needs
Carbon Footprint
We reduce our own and our customers’ carbon footprint by choosing the most efficient transport modes and advancing the use of cleaner energy and biofuels to support shared climate goals
Reliable Service
With regular sea and land routes across our European transport network, we provide cost-efficient solutions supported by reliable and flexible service. Shipments are monitored throughout the journey to ensure dependable and efficient delivery
Personalised Service
We deliver personalised service based on long-standing experience and expertise. Each customer has a dedicated contact who oversees shipments end-to-end, ensuring reliable solutions and clear communication throughout
Container transport
We are highly experienced specialists in container transport across Europe and globally, operating through Samskip Multimodal in Europe as well as other transport routes tailored to each customer’s needs.
Carbon footprint
We reduce our own and our customers’ carbon footprint by choosing the most efficient transport modes and advancing the use of cleaner energy and biofuels to support shared climate goals.
Reliable service
With regular sea and land routes across our European transport network, we provide cost-efficient solutions supported by reliable and flexible service. Shipments are monitored throughout the journey to ensure dependable and efficient delivery.
Personalised service
We deliver personalised service based on long-standing experience and expertise. Each customer has a dedicated contact who oversees shipments end-to-end, ensuring reliable solutions and clear communication throughout.
End-to-End Transport Solutions
We take a personal approach to our customers. Our people have extensive expertise in transport logistics, including the handling of sensitive cargo and required documentation and we aim to deliver complete end-to-end solutions through a true one-stop shop.
Every day, our team manages customer shipments and provides expert advice on how best to overcome challenges throughout the supply chain. Whatever the route, Samskip delivers goods door to door in the smartest and most cost-efficient way.
Our transport network combines close collaboration with key transport partners and our own extensive infrastructure. Whether using Samskip-owned vessels, containers, cold storage facilities, or trucks, our broad service offering ensures that we always find the right transport solution.
Samskip Supports the Modal Shift
Modal shift refers to a change in transport mode or solution from one type of transport to another. Freight transport can take different forms, such as:
- From road transport to rail
- From road transport to inland or coastal waterways
In addition to environmental benefits, modal shift helps reduce CO₂ emissions and lowers accident rates, which are more likely to occur in road transport.
Reliability is another key advantage of modal shift. Road transport is often affected by traffic congestion, whereas rail and sea transport offer more reliable and predictable schedules.
Today, the objective of modal shift is to achieve long-term cost efficiency by investing in more sustainable modes of transport.
Sensitive Cargo Handled with Care Throughout the Journey
We have extensive experience in temperature-controlled transport and handle sensitive goods with safety and precision throughout the entire journey. We offer tailored solutions for cargo that requires a stable temperature environment and specialized handling.
We specialize in transporting:
Through temperature control, real-time tracking, and expert oversight, we ensure that sensitive cargo is delivered on time and in perfect condition – every time.
Our Extensive Multimodal European Network
Sustainable and multimodal transport solutions
Samskip provides end-to-end logistics services in Iceland and the Faroe Islands, multimodal container transport throughout Europe, and global temperature-controlled transport and freight forwarding.
You can take a look at our transport network and sailing schedules below.
