Verbrugge with synchromodal solution to hinterland

Verbrugge is developing a ‘synchromodal supply chains model’ for inland delivery. This involves developing parallel supply chain systems for the same flows of goods, which are used side by side. “Since the beginning of September, we have had a cooperation with DB Cargo for the delivery of wagons up to the marshalling yard in Gremberg, near Cologne,” says Dolf van Dijk of Verbrugge. “Under normal circumstances, 80% of the volume goes by barge and 20% by train. But if there are low water levels, this can be stretched to 50% barge and 50% train. From Gremberg, the wagons can then be further delivered by groups of wagons using DB Cargo’s domestic network,” says van Dijk.