Activities

Neutral intermodal operator serving transport companies,
shipping lines and forwarders

Over the last few years, IFB has rapidly grown to become one of the leading, neutral intermodal operators in Europe. We serve transport companies, shipping lines and forwarders by organising maritime container rail transport from the main harbours in Belgium and the Netherlands to the hinterland, and continental container rail transport across Europe. IFB organises specific container transport to any destination in Europe,
in addition to our regular connections. Together with you, our specialists look for the best logistics solution for shipping a small or large amount of containers. They also help you with issues such as administration, customs clearance, etc.

Reliable intermodal European network with local operational
and commercial assistance

IFB’s network (see “Network”) has a strong foothold in the Benelux and extends to the North, South, East and West of Europe. Organised in Business Units (BU) for each geographical region, we offer a high-quality network for maritime and continental transport with readily available specialists closely following up your transports and listening to your logistics needs.
 

• BU North follows up and enhances current connections and develops new transports between the main North Sea harbours and important industrial centres in Europe,

• BU South manages the axis Benelux - Italy or Northern-Europe - Italy,

• BU West is active on the axis Belgium / Northern-Europe – France - Spain and Belgium / Northern-Europe - UK,

• BU East deals with all transports for Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Balkan region, Romania and Turkey and is currently developing the South-East axis substantially.

From our headquarters in Antwerp, and with local presence in several countries, we work in close cooperation with you to deliver local commercial and operational support where you need it.

Multimodal logistics solutions

Apart from railway connections across Europe, IFB also offers barge connections between the North Sea harbours and the economic centres in the Rhine area through its subsidiary H&S Container Line. As part of the SNCB Logistics Group,
(see “International Organisation”) IFB is your one-stop-shop solution for transport and logistics services in Europe.

Terminal operations and value added logistics

On top of its transport offer, IFB can provide terminal operations (see “Terminals”), tracking & tracing, ICT services, customs clearance, 24-hour monitoring and other value added services.