KLN launches 10,500 km road feeder service connecting Europe, Middle East
The corridor expands KLN’s overland network, supporting businesses seeking reliable alternatives to sustain cargo flows between Europe, the GCC region and neighbouring Middle Eastern markets.
GLOBAL – KLN Logistics Group Limited has launched a new 10,500-kilometre corridor road feeder service linking Europe and the Middle East, offering a faster alternative to ocean freight and a more cost-effective option than air freight, with door-to-door transit times of 15 to 25 days.
The new service links Europe with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt.
KLN manages the end-to-end journey under a single contract, from collection in Europe to final delivery in the Middle East, including customs compliance, permits, border coordination, and customs-escorted transit where required.
The service is available for non-stackable palletized cargo weighing up to 23 tonnes per truck, including dangerous goods. Complete original shipping documentation is required at the origin, and cargo insurance is arranged by the shipper.
Strategic Positioning and Market Need
The new road feeder service offers a strategic middle ground, being more cost-effective than air travel and faster than traditional ocean freight. The company oversees the entire door-to-door journey, managing complex tasks such as customs clearance and the transport of dangerous goods across multiple borders.
Martin Stoekenbroek, Managing Director – EMEA of KLN, said: “This service gives customers a viable option between ocean and air freight at a time when direct access into the region remains challenging. It enables businesses to continue selling and exporting to consignees across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region while reducing reliance on a single mode of transport, including dangerous goods shipments that require a dependable overland solution.”
Dangerous Goods Management and Operational Excellence
By consolidating these operations under a single contract, the service ensures that businesses can maintain reliable cargo flows despite regional accessibility challenges.
Darren Baker, Chief Operations Officer – EMEA of KLN, said: “Moving dangerous goods across multiple borders requires careful management of documentation, permits, customs procedures and local regulations. This service provides customers with an established operating process and a single managed solution from origin to destination, helping to maintain the reliable movement of cargo into the region despite current access challenges.”
The corridor expands KLN’s overland network, supporting businesses seeking reliable alternatives to sustain cargo flows between Europe, the GCC region and neighbouring Middle Eastern markets.
Ultimately, this initiative strengthens KLN’s global supply chain network and provides specialized transit solutions for palletized freight weighing up to 23 tonnes.
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