Inter Ferry Boats

IFB provides reliable multimodal solutions that meet the needs of our customers

Our customers are looking for alternative, multimodal solutions to transport their goods, expecting the same or better reliability, quality and cost-efficiency. You work with us, because we are capable of offering these solutions and because we go all the way to deliver what was promised.

Our people actively listen to you as customer to thoroughly understand your needs. We are driven to provide a transport solution that matches or exceeds your expectations, by applying our deep know-how of rail, barge and terminal business. We are proud to work at IFB and IFB is proud to work with you.

Our services are reliable, truly multimodal and innovative.

One of our flagship products ‘Narcon’ (National Rail Container Network), demonstrates this: it links the deepsea quays of Antwerp and Zeebrugge with the national hinterland by rail, terminal and truck, with an innovative approach and at a reliability of 99,95%.

We offer within our group not only rail, but also barge, terminal and trucking solutions. We ensure that you do not have to worry about anything by offering a full package, including Customs assistance, EDI links, 24 hours monitoring, ...

Our businesses are oriented towards the customer, with dedicated Key Account Managers as the pivotal communication point for each customer. They are organized into 4 business units:

  • Terminal operations
  • Intermodal transport
  • Chemicals, wood & paper, consumer goods & Tiles
  • On Site Rail

Our vision is to become a European leader in multimodal business. We have all the assets, people, focus and drive to do so. This will not only benefit the customers, but also the ports, the environment and the economy in general.

Geert Pauwels, CEO