CargoBeamer puts more trailers on rail

CargoBeamer’s network for transporting semi-trailers by rail is benefiting from higher diesel prices, but long-term success is more about developing the critical mass and service levels to operate “closer to the principles of road transport”.

CargoBeamer continues to build on the success of its multimodal services for moving semi-trailers, including non-craneable trailers by rail. In October, CargoBeamer expanded three routes in Germany, Italy, and France. Service frequency on the Kaldenkirchen – Domodossola service was increased to 22 weekly roundtrips, which CargoBeamer said makes it one of the most frequent intermodal rail connections in Europe. Service frequency on the domestic French route connecting Calais and Perpignan increased to 8 weekly trips, the second upgrade to this service in 2026, and the service between Stuttgart and Milan was increased to 5 weekly roundtrips.

In comments to WorldCargo News, CargoBeamer’s Tim Krause said there are some customers that switch to intermodal during high price seasons and then back to road when prices fall, but this happens “to a lesser extent than one would imagine.” Instead, CargoBeamer says rising diesel costs drive shippers to “seek long-term alternatives that are reliable in both operational quality and pricing stability.”

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