TRIESTE – Wenzel Logistics is launching a new intermodal route between Austria and Serbia, with a regular rail service supported by road transport for the first and last mile.
The connection, with an initial frequency of one departure per week in each direction, aims to offer more predictable transits, lower emissions and a concrete alternative to traditional road transport. A possible increase in frequencies is already planned depending on demand.
The route links the Graz freight terminal with the Batajnica intermodal terminal, creating a direct corridor between two strategic hubs in central-eastern Europe and improving access to Serbian industrial centres such as Nova Pazova, Stara Pazova and Lapovo. The service is based on a “closed” operating model, with defined schedules and programmed transit times, using standardised intermodal units such as containers and swap bodies to increase efficiency and handling speed.
From a competitive standpoint, the new route is positioned as an alternative to full truckload (FTL) road transport, especially for goods that do not require urgent deliveries but do need reliability. The service is mainly aimed at industrial components, automotive and manufacturing supply chains, and consumer goods. The model also makes it possible to aggregate LTL flows in intermodal units, improving capacity utilisation.
The initiative is part of a context of growing diversification in supply chains, with companies becoming less dependent on road transport alone. For Serbia, it represents a more structured connection with central European logistics corridors; for EU customers, it provides more stable access to south-eastern European markets.
Looking ahead, Wenzel Logistics plans to expand the service with more departures, a broader terminal network and integration with additional intermodal routes.