New: TransFER Wels–Hamburg/Bremerhaven

The new TransFER Wels–Hamburg/Bremerhaven offers a plannable, safe and sustainable connection between Austria and two key European seaports. Standard containers can now be transported reliably from Austria to northern Germany and back. The service offers attractive transit times and high capacities for 20- to 45-foot containers. Alongside the existing TransFER Vienna–Hamburg/Bremerhaven and TransFER Linz–Hamburg/Bremerhaven connections, RCG is adding another TransFER service from Wels to these major North Sea ports.

From the North Sea to the Alpine region

As key logistics hubs in northern Europe, Hamburg and Bremerhaven play a vital role in international container traffic. Hamburg is one of Europe’s leading rail ports, while Bremerhaven, with one of the largest contiguous container terminals, provides important capacity for global cargo flows. The new TransFER Wels–Hamburg/Bremerhaven ties in precisely with this infrastructure by connecting ship and rail. The Wels location gives the central Upper Austrian region direct access to the northern German seaports and strengthens the region’s links to international cargo flows. Customers benefit from end-to-end transport chains, fewer interfaces and efficient handling along the entire logistics chain. The service operates once a week as a round trip. The number of round trips can be increased depending on demand.

More flexibility for global supply chains

In addition to the main leg by rail, RCG can also manage and handle first- and last-mile via truck on request. Supplementary freight forwarding services such as customs clearance, trucking and other services are also available. For customers, this means greater flexibility thanks to fixed timetables, attractive transit times and a reliable connection between Austria and international cargo flows via Hamburg and Bremerhaven.

04.05.2026