Sustainability
Move your freight efficiently from the point of origin to delivery – with well-thought-out transport chains, combined transport management and precise planning down to the last mile.
Climate-friendly through Europe
Intermodal transport
By shifting semi-trailers to rail, we are making an active contribution to climate protection. Instead of moving each individual load by truck over long distances, we bundle transport volumes and bring them efficiently to their destination by train - resource-efficiently, electrically and reliably.
In this way, we reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared to pure road transport and at the same time relieve the burden on busy transit routes - especially in the sensitive Alpine region. For our customers, this means predictable transit times, high delivery reliability and a real contribution to a greener supply chain.
Combined means for us: Controlled
In combined transport, we handle the pre- and onward carriage with our own fleet – directly, flexibly, and without dependence on third parties. This ensures quality, responsibility, and makes CO₂ savings measurable for you.
Standard process
📍 Advance work by subcontractors
⏱ Coordination effort between several service providers
🚆 Rail transport
⏱ Follow-up by another subcontractor
📦 Delivery without direct control
❌ Many interfaces
– less control
❌ No or inaccurate CO₂ documentation possible
📍 Advance with own fleet
✅ Direct coordination with dispatch, drivers and terminal
🚆 Rail transport
✅ Follow-up also with our own fleet
📦 Delivery in our Responsibility
✔️ Fewer interfaces – less risk
✔️ Exact CO₂ data and complete transparency
Fewer emissions.
More efficiency.
With Schweitzer Spedition's combined transport solutions, you can get your goods to their destination faster, more sustainably and more predictably - without detours, traffic jams or lost time. Fewer trucks, more rail, maximum efficiency for your supply chain.
85%
CO2 reduction compared to
Use of the road.
74%
less nitrogen oxides are emitted compared to road transportation.
Combined transport
Environmental friendliness:
Reduction of CO₂ emissions by shifting transport to rail.
Relieving the roads:
Reduction of truck traffic on heavily frequented Alpine roads.
Increased road safety:
Fewer trucks on the roads reduce the risk of accidents.
Sustainability
Quality and environment
✅Certified in accordance with DIN ISO 9001
Certificates alone are not enough - quality must be lived every day. That's why we have our processes regularly evaluated and further developed. For us, it's not just the standard that counts, but the real result: reliable service, clear processes and high standards for ourselves.
🌱 Sustainability begins with transport planning
We take responsibility further: by shifting transport to rail, we reduce emissions and relieve the burden on roads. Our environmental management not only protects nature, but also people who have nothing to do with us - because we act more sustainably.
🔁Reusable packaging - from door to door
Our customers don't have to worry about packaging. We deliver, collect, clean and reuse - with our own reusable packaging, which saves resources and avoids disposal costs. At large locations such as in Italy, we have even set up our own washing stations for this purpose.
🌍 Holistic thinking - right up to the shelf
We take responsibility right up to the last step: from packaging and transportation to picking at the destination. Your goods not only arrive safely, but also end up directly on the shelf. For us, sustainable logistics means: economical, ecological and thought through to the end.