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- Rotterdam to Duisburg
Container transport from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Duisburg (DEDUI)
Data snapshot of . Schedules change, so treat these figures as indicative.
Rotterdam to Duisburg is one of the busiest hinterland corridors in Europe. Containers move along the Rhine by barge and by rail shuttle, with several departures on most days.
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- Fastest transit
- 3 hours
- Departures
- several times a day
- Operators
- 9
- Lowest CO₂e per TEU
- 20 kg
Operators with a direct service from Rotterdam to Duisburg
| Operator | Mode | Transit time | Departures | EmissionsCO₂e per TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTS | 2–3 days | daily | 60 kg–70 kg | |
| LCG | 45–58 hours | daily | 60 kg–70 kg | |
| HutchisonPortsEuIn | Rail | 8–64 hours | daily | 45 kg–60 kg |
Next departures, vessels and reliability
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Vessel | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Common questions
How long does container transport from Rotterdam to Duisburg take?
Direct services take 3 hours–3 days. The fastest in this snapshot is run by Kombiverkehr, at 3 hours.
Which operators run direct container services from Rotterdam to Duisburg?
9 operators: HTS, LCG, HutchisonPortsEuIn, HGK, Contargo, Kombiverkehr, Haeger & Schmidt, Optimodal and DistriRail.
How often are there departures from Rotterdam to Duisburg?
Taken together, services leave several times a day, spread over 14 direct services.
What are the CO₂e emissions of moving a container from Rotterdam to Duisburg?
Between 20 kg–70 kg CO₂e per TEU, depending on the service.
Is rail or barge the better choice between Rotterdam and Duisburg?
Rail is the faster option on this corridor, from a few hours, and in this snapshot also has the lowest CO₂e emissions per container. Barges take one to three days, depart more often and suit cargo that is less time-critical.
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Alternative routes
- Antwerp to Duisburg – via Antwerp, 100 km from Rotterdam