Finished vehicle logistics: double-deck car carrier wagons available for (electric) SUVs up to 3.2 tonnes
Our solution for the challenges in your finished vehicle logistics
Automotive logistics companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are facing serious challenges in the coming years, as the logistics of finished vehicles is becoming increasingly difficult. Transport by truck is being slowed down by the worsening shortage of drivers. Transport by rail is therefore the obvious – and more sustainable – alternative. However, the decision to carry out "Finished Vehicle Logistics" (FVL) by double-deck car carrier wagons is hampered by the fact that at least a third of the 18,000 double-deck car carrier wagons in Europe are unsuitable for transporting heavy finished vehicles. Transporting a large, fully electric SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) with a single weight of around three tonnes is often not feasible in a double-deck car carrier wagon without sacrificing the load factor.
The FVL flexibility you need – throughout Europe
TRANSWAGGON is currently expanding its fleet of double-deck car carrier wagons for finished vehicle logistics. We are manufacturing hundreds of open double-deck car carrier wagons at one of the largest wagon manufacturers in the European rail freight transport. These Laaers 560.2 wagons offer the flexibility you so urgently require for your finished vehicle logistics, as these modern car carrier wagons are specially designed for the transport of even large and heavy finished vehicles weighing up to 3.2 tonnes. They allow stepless adjustment of the upper loading level and are suitable for use on standard-gauge routes throughout Europe: for example in Turkey and South-East Europe or on the standard-gauge route to Barcelona. We will be able to provide you with relevant quantities of these new ‘Automotive double-deck car carrier wagons’ from the beginning of 2026.