ORLEN Unipetrol electrifies its siding in Litvínov refinery
The introduction of electrified infrastructure enables electric locomotives to couple and uncouple from trains independently, without relying on diesel shunting locomotives
The introduction of electrified infrastructure enables electric locomotives to couple and uncouple from trains independently, without relying on diesel shunting locomotives
By adding new services, the company continues to expand its operational network across European rail corridors.
The figure represents a 760% rise compared to the same period last year.
Mars Logistics, responsible for operating the intermodal service, will transport production parts from Ford Otosan’s suppliers in Turkey to the Mars Halkalı Train Terminal before forwarding them to Craiova.
A heavy freight train carrying 3,067 tons of cargo has been transported by rail from Poland to Czechia, setting a record for the heaviest train on this route.
The Hupac Group transported approximately 949,000 road consignments via combined road-rail transport in 2024, equating to 1,818,000 TEUs.
In 2024, rail freight volumes in the Netherlands fell to 39.7 million tonnes, marking a 7% decrease compared to the previous year.
The service is structured as an open-access model, combining multiple customers' shipments onto a single train.
The acquisition increases Alonso Group’s operational reach in rail logistics while maintaining CEFSA’s existing management structure.
The company, which operates its own terminals and locomotives, manages a significant portion of intermodal freight from Ukraine to Poland and Germany, aiming to optimize transit time and costs.
The service, which commenced in mid-December 2024, is intended to support the movement of goods between Helsingborg and key logistics hubs such as Jönköping and Älmhult.
The newly established entity has completed the acquisition of Lehigh Valley Rail Management (LVRM), which operates freight rail and intermodal terminal infrastructure in Pennsylvania.
The service is part of a wider project aimed at securing legacy disposal trenches at the facility.
The line has received a commissioning permit, allowing electric locomotives to transport goods to the Port of Hanko.
This extension builds on previous operations, where longer freight trains were limited to the Maschen–Fredericia section.
The service follows ongoing efforts to integrate rail freight with terminal infrastructure, offering additional capacity for cargo movements in the area.
A new rail freight service has started between Ernslaw One’s Karioi Forest and Napier Port.
By eliminating dependence on Russian regulations and data exchange systems, LTG Cargo is strengthening the integration of broad-gauge railways into the EU network.
Three new customers and 560 of new containers in Europe for more intermodal transports.
These wagons required specific alterations to address the challenges posed by the material’s dust-generating properties and operational constraints along their route.