Discover the benefits of unaccompanied shipping

In the case of unaccompanied shipping, a loaded trailer is disconnected from its truck and shipped solo by a RORO ferry service. No driver, no truck, just the loaded trailer is shipped to UK & Ireland. And this brings with it substantial benefits.

Accompanied transport (Traditional way)

In the case of accompanied transport, the driver escorts the loaded trailer from pick-up to drop-off.

Unaccompanied transport (NDQ approach)

The loaded trailers are placed on RORO ships and complete a large portion of their journey without the original driver. Once they reach their designated port, they are picked up and driven to their final destination.

Unaccompanied transport is an extremely cost-effective shipping solution. The approach adds flexibility through route customisation options, adaptable pick-up scheduling, and extended operating hours, creating even more room for improvement.

More sustainable

Shipping goods unaccompanied significantly reduces the number of kilometres driven, thereby reducing fuel consumption and truck emissions of greenhouse gases.

More flexibility

Unaccompanied shipping offers more route customization options and more adaptable scheduling.

More cost efficient

Shorter truck trips reduce transport costs significantly. Moreover, due to flexible planning, unaccompanied shipping also eliminates waiting times and expenses.

Real-life examples

What advantages does unaccompanied shipping have over the accompanied option?

Discover the potential value of unaccompanied shipping for your business, using real-life examples.

Accompanied shipping

Calais – Antwerp – Calais

Folkestone – Northampton – Folkestone

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Unaccompanied shipping

Zeebrugge – Antwerp – Zeebrugge

Purfleet – Northampton – Purfleet