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Ellerman City Liners is strengthening its portfolio of short-sea shipping services in Europe with the introduction of iBEX 1 (Bilbao to North Europe Express), an exclusive weekly service designed to meet the growing supply chain demand between Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. This new route offers direct connections between Bilbao, Rotterdam, and Tilbury, creating a reliable multimodal solution for importers and exporters seeking greater flexibility, connectivity, and sustainability in their supply chains.
As supply chains evolve, companies are looking for transport solutions that offer reliable transit times, reduced reliance on road transport, and lower carbon emissions. iBEX 1 has been developed to meet these needs through a combination of short-sea shipping and integrated rail connectivity.
The service operates on a weekly rotation of Bilbao, Rotterdam, Tilbury, and Bilbao, with complementary rail links between the Spanish port and Tarragona, which expands inland connectivity and facilitates the efficient movement of goods in key European markets.
Designed to offer a practical and sustainable alternative for the transport of goods in Europe, iBEX 1 provides a series of operational advantages for customers transporting cargo between Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Service features include reliable weekly departures; direct service connections between Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom; transshipment options to Poland, Norway, and the Baltic countries; availability of all types of equipment to meet diverse cargo needs; comprehensive rail network connectivity; a customer-centric service, supported by experienced local teams; the opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions by over 50% compared to road transport alternatives, with additional reductions available through HVO solutions via the Port of Tilbury.
The service has been specifically designed to meet the needs of customers looking for a balance between reliability, flexibility, and environmental responsibility. By combining sea and rail transport options, iBEX 1 helps companies optimize their supply chains while supporting broader sustainability goals.
The addition of Rotterdam and Tilbury to the service rotation offers customers direct access to two of the most important logistics hubs in Northern Europe. Along with Bilbao's strategic position in northern Spain and the rail connection to Tarragona, iBEX 1 offers greater opportunities for the distribution of goods across multiple markets, while reducing reliance on long-distance road transport.
This multimodal approach allows companies to benefit from reliable port-to-port services, increased network coverage, and greater supply chain resilience, all backed by Ellerman City Liners' commitment to excellence in customer service.
Whether transporting goods between the UK, Spain, and Northern Europe or seeking ways to reduce road mileage and improve supply chain efficiency, iBEX 1 offers a reliable solution backed by local expertise and dedicated customer service.
