The partnership addresses ongoing challenges along this corridor and maintains operational reliability for freight forwarders and logistics companies.
According to China Railway Container Transport (CRCT) statistics, 19.392 China-Europe trains were launched in 2024, shipping a total of 2.077.216 TEUs of goods, up 10.7% and 9.2% respectively.
The block train, carrying 55 forty-foot containers of mixed cargo, departed from China and crossed Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan and Georgia on its way to Europe.
Luxembourg-based Tanklux, specializing in petroleum product storage, has shifted its transport operations from waterways to rail in coordination with its partners.
This collaboration addresses logistics requirements in the evolving energy sector while supporting more sustainable freight transport practices.
The agreement, valid until 2028, secures the annual transport of approximately 10 million tonnes of raw materials and finished steel products.
The train departs from Zamość, stops at Sosnowiec for reloading and reaches Oss, an important logistics hub, before returning.
Transfesa expands standard gauge services through the Pertús Tunnel
This development focuses on utilizing rail freight to reduce the environmental impact associated with heavy truck traffic.
The project, co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility and the European Investment Bank, will allow up to 15 freight trains per day to pass through, compared to six previously.
It will be used for transport of limestone, soda and glaze within Poland.
Since mid-November 2024, the collaboration has shifted a significant portion of transport activity from road to rail, aimed at optimizing logistics efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Designed for volume optimization and lightweight performance, this Innofreight system enables a 45% increase in payload compared to conventional transport methods.
The Lithuanian rail freight company LTG Cargo, part of the LTG Group, has begun registering its wagons in the European Vehicle Register (EVR), moving its operations further away from systems managed by the Moscow-based Railway Transport Council (GTT).
Initially, the service will offer three return trips per week, increasing to four by April 2025.
The project aims to improve freight efficiency and reduce congestion in Karachi.
These services on the Polish German corridor began on January 8, 2025.
Hyundai Motor India will transport 26% of its domestic sales by rail in fiscal 2024, achieving significant environmental benefits.
The connection will operate three times a week in each direction.
Amendments to Azerbaijan's Tax Code, adopted on December 16, 2024, introduce temporary road tax exemptions for foreign vehicles involved in cargo transfers linked to rail transport.