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INTERMODAL SOLUTIONS
MSC FRANCE

Your Gateway to Efficient,
End-to-End Logistics

Our intermodal solutions combine sea, rail, barge, and road transport to deliver smooth, reliable, end-to-end supply chains. In France, our network of inland depots and strategic platforms  (including the Paris Bruyères terminal) ensures efficient connections between ports and major economic hubs, alows you to optimize both transit times and costs.
  • Customs clearance

    Custom Clearance

  • Port terminal

    Outstanding port coverage

  • Door to door service

    Door-to-door transport solution

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    Strong intermodal offering

A National
Intermodal Network

With more than 20 inland depots and 7 port terminals, MSC France connects your cargo to all major economic zones. Regular rail and barge services streamline your operations and optimize your transit times.

Integrated end-to-end
Solutions

Whether it's storage, reefer solutions, flexitanks, technical inspections, or customs formalities, we offer comprehensive handling of your goods. Combined with our rail and barge services, these services ensure operational continuity and optimize every stage of the transport process.

A Strong Commitment,
to a More Responsible Logistics

Sustainability is at the core of our intermodal solutions. Using rail and barge significantly reduces emissions from road transport, while relieving congestion at port terminals. By combining logistics optimization and lower-impact transport modes, we help our clients achieve their environmental objectives while maintaining a high level of performance.
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France Intermodal Map

Paris - Bruyères:
a Facility Covering your Logistics Needs

Covering 11 hectares and with a full container storage capacity of 1,122 TEUs, the Paris-Bruyères terminal will have strong, direct links to Le Havre and other major European ports, including Antwerp and Rotterdam.

Montoir Rail Shuttle
A supplementary service
to the feeder

Connecting Le Havre and Montoir, the Montoir Rail Shuttle is a reliable rail solution that complements the existing feeder line while strengthening the continuity of MSC services. With two weekly departures, it provides greater flexibility and capacity and streamlines cargo flows to Montoir. Integrated into MSC’s intermodal solutions, it supports growing volumes while offering a sustainable and efficient option. 
  • Rail solution

    Dedicated rail link

  • Fast

    Regular departures

  • Specialised service

    Tailor-made solutions

  • CO2 saving

    Reduce carbon emissions

Benefit from the Montoir Rail Shuttle Service

Import and export detention: the same conditions apply as for the feeder.

Loading and unloading are carried out directly on the terminals on Day A / Day B. 

POD Le Havre (to Montoir): 

  • 2 weekly departures (Tuesday & Thursday – closing the day before at 12:00)
  • 1-day transit 

POL Le Havre (from Montoir):

  • 2 weekly departures (Wednesday & Friday – closing the day before at 12:00) 
  • 1-day transit 
MSC FRANCE Montoir Rail Shuttle Map

Lyon Rail Shuttle
A reliable and sustainable solution    

Connecting Fos-sur-Mer and Lyon, the Lyon Rail Shuttle is part of our intermodal solutions. This service offers a reliable, efficient and sustainable option, ensuring effective management and optimization of your supply chain. Since March 2026, we have enhanced both the capacity and responsiveness of our service by doubling the frequency of departures, enabling us to better support your import and export flows. With six departures per week, the Lyon Rail Shuttle now provides greater flexibility and faster transit times.
  • Rail

    Dedicated rail service

  • Fast reliable transit times

    Daily departures

  • CO2 saving

    Optimization of the carbon footprint


Take advantage of the Lyon Rail Shuttle service

The Lyon Rail Shuttle stands out for its ease of use, with seven days of free storage in Lyon and particularly favorable detention conditions. It also ensures fast transit, thanks to an optimized A-to-B transit time.
 

POL Fos-sur-Mer (to Lyon)
• 6 weekly departures (Monday to Saturday)
• Cut-off: 12:00 pm the day before (except Monday trains: cut-off on Friday at 1:00 pm)
• 1-day transit time

POD Fos-sur-Mer (from Lyon)
• 6 weekly departures (Monday to Saturday)
• Cut-off: 12:00 pm the day before (except Saturday trains: cut-off on Friday at 3:00 pm)
• 1-day transit time 
MSC France Intermodal Map Including Lyon Rail Shuttle

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