Rhenus expands road freight network in Asia-Pacific amid rising demand

Rhenus Group is accelerating its road freight expansion across Asia-Pacific, targeting growing demand for fast, flexible, and resilient inland transport solutions in the region.

Expansion focused on cross-border trucking

The company is strengthening:

• Southeast Asia cross-border trucking networks
• Key corridors between Greater China and Southeast Asia
• Integration of road freight with air and ocean services

This move is part of Rhenus’ broader strategy to build end-to-end supply chain solutions and improve regional connectivity.

A key development includes the launch of a border office at Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysia), equipped with full customs capabilities to streamline cross-border freight flows.

Demand in Asia-Pacific continues to rise

Rhenus highlighted strong structural growth drivers for road freight in the region:

• Expanding industrial production
• Growing consumer markets
• Improving logistics infrastructure

The global trucking market is projected to grow from $2.74 trillion in 2025 to $3.7 trillion by 2032, with Asia-Pacific playing a central role.

Strategy: integration and flexibility

According to Prem Anand Anandaverl, road freight is becoming critical for supply chain resilience:

Road freight is playing an increasingly important role in building resilient supply chains in Asia.

Rhenus aims to:

• Provide seamless connectivity across its global network
• Offer multimodal solutions combining road, rail, sea, and air
• Enhance customs expertise and regulatory compliance

Investing in infrastructure and sustainability

To support its expansion, the company is investing in:

• Local teams and multilingual expertise
• Dedicated border infrastructure
• Advanced transport management systems

Rhenus is also working on:

• CO₂ tracking improvements
• Exploring alternative fuel options
• Enhancing sustainable freight solutions.

Leveraging global network strengths

With more than 150 road freight locations in Europe and operations in over 15 countries, Rhenus is leveraging its established expertise to scale in Asia.

The company also plans to integrate:

• Rail links between China and Europe
• Its broader multimodal logistics network.

Rhenus’ expansion reflects a broader industry shift:
road freight is becoming a critical pillar of resilient, flexible supply chains in Asia-Pacific, especially as companies adapt to geopolitical uncertainty and shifting trade flows.