News / Samskip relaunches Amsterdam-Hull as demand for multimodal services rises

Netherlands-based Samskip has reinstated its direct container service between Amsterdam and Hull, claiming shortsea market conditions have improved in favour of multimodal over road-ferry services.

Furthermore, the multimodal transport operator says its new rail service between Amsterdam and Duisburg could provide supply chain opportunities for UK importers doing business with China.

The Amsterdam-Hull link was suspended in March, as container and ferry volumes were impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. However, Samskip said it won new container business from importers wanting to replenish empty ...