Scandinavian directions
Routes where a ferry crossing is a natural part of transport to or from Scandinavia.
Ferry crossings for freight transport
We help organise ferry crossings for road transport and loads that require a connection across the Baltic Sea, the North Sea or other ferry routes.
Ferry crossings
Ferry as part of the transport route
A ferry crossing is often one stage of a larger transport order. What matters is not only the ferry itself, but also timing, vehicle type, cargo type, documents, loading hours and the onward route after leaving the ferry.
ABCGF helps organise this process and match the solution to the route. This may apply to truck transport, trailers, palletised cargo or transport that requires a road-and-ferry connection.
Scope
When is a ferry crossing needed?
Baltic Sea and North Sea
Ferry connections used in transports between Northern and Western European countries.
Freight vehicles
Organisation of crossings for a vehicle, truck-and-trailer set, trailer or cargo that requires a road-and-ferry connection.
Palletised cargo
Combining pallet transport, LTL or larger consignments with a ferry route.
Documents and timing
Checking the information needed for booking, execution and further transport coordination.
Onward transport after the ferry
Connecting the crossing with the onward road route, delivery to the consignee or warehouse handling.
Process
How to prepare a ferry crossing enquiry?
Provide the route
We need to know where the load starts, where it has to arrive and which part of the route should involve a ferry crossing.
Describe the vehicle or load
Dimensions, weight, vehicle type, trailer type, number of pallets or type of goods are important.
Specify the timing
We check the cargo ready date, expected delivery date and any time flexibility.
We connect the ferry with transport
If the ferry is only one part of the route, we include onward road transport, warehousing or transhipment.
A ferry crossing is not a separate element — it is part of the delivery
In ferry transport, several things have to work together: the journey to the port, check-in, sailing time, vehicle type, cargo requirements and the onward route on the other side. That is why the ferry crossing is best analysed as part of the whole transport process.
- we check the route and possible ferry direction,
- we take the vehicle or cargo type into account,
- we connect the ferry with road transport,
- we help collect the data needed for the enquiry.
Enquiry
What should you send in an enquiry?
Send the route, date and vehicle or cargo details, and we will check the possibility of organising the ferry crossing.
- starting point and delivery location,
- planned ferry direction, if known,
- vehicle, trailer or cargo type,
- dimensions and weight,
- number of pallets or items,
- cargo ready date and expected delivery date,
- information whether the load is ADR,
- loading and unloading requirements,
- documents or restrictions, if applicable.
FAQ
Does ABCGF organise ferry crossings only?
We can help organise a ferry crossing as part of freight transport. Most often, we analyse it together with the road route, timing and cargo requirements.
Which directions can ferry crossings cover?
Enquiries may involve routes where a ferry crossing is part of the transport, especially across the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and connections with Northern Europe. Feasibility is checked for each specific order.
Are vehicle details needed for a ferry crossing?
Yes. To check a ferry crossing, we may need information about the vehicle type, trailer, dimensions, weight, cargo type, timing and document requirements.