This hub will be based on a railway siding. The project is funded by the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and Environment.
With a capacity to handle 150,000 UTIs and accommodate 2,600 freight trains per year, the terminal will boost rail traffic between Valencia and the French border.
Contship Italia Group, maritime terminals, intermodal and logistics group, has leased its first TRAXX DC3 locomotive from RAILPOOL.
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has opened a railway wagon assembly plant in the most populated African country, Nigeria.
In partnership with Rumo, Brazil's largest rail operator, the multimodal project aims to transport over 1 billion liters of ethanol per year and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 60%.
The Italian branch of the German rail freight carrier ordered four diesel EffiShunter 1000 locomotives that will be used in single wagonload traffic, non-electrified lines and industrial premises.
In the second part of the interview for RAILMARKET.com, Cyrille Guyon, Deputy Managing Director, explains how Ermewa aims to improve the performance of rail freight and double its potential through innovative solutions such as Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), which is key to achieving the ambitious targets set out in the EU Green Deal.
These C30-MF locomotives have been modified to meet Finnish railway standards. Operail's C30-M project focuses on environmentally friendly locomotives suitable for both shunting and regular service.
With more than 200 participants from over 15 European countries and a number of prominent speakers from the shipping industry, logistics service providers, intermodal operators, terminal operators, rail operators, politicians and institutions, Hupac held its annual Intermodal Forum in Lugano on Friday.
Czech locomotives manufacturer CZ Loko delivered two more EffiShunter 600 locomotives to the Turkish steel producer, Erdemir.
With its pyramid shape, the DryTainer minimizes air and dust pollution during loading and unloading, making it ideal for materials like DRI (direct reduced iron) used in climate-friendly steel production.
The government plans to provide €4 billion in funding by 2032 and increase annual aid to the sector to €200 million by 2030. This investment is aimed at modernizing and expanding rail infrastructure to support the growth of rail freight and combined transport in France.
The Czech Republic hosted the 6th Conference of the Czech Association of Railway Carriers (ŽESNAD), where managers and politicians discussed the biggest problems facing rail freight transport.
The biggest rail freight carrier in France, Fret SNCF, faces significant changes due to the European Commission’s investigation, which considers the state of EUR 5.3 billion aid provided to the carrier between 2017-2019 illegal.
In June and July 2023, European Loc Pool (ELP) will start its homologation tour across four Balkan countries for the Stadler EuroDual locomotive. The leasing company also announced one more locomotive leased to BBL Logistik.
Leading intermodal operator in Central and Eastern Europe will launch direct regular trains connecting the port of Rijeka and its recently acquired Indija terminal near Belgrade with its hub terminal in Budapest.
China – Central Asia rail freight traffic is thriving. Over 15,000 train trips were organized between the Chinese coastal city of Lianyungang and 5 Central Asian countries already.
In an exclusive interview for RAILMARKET.com, Cyrille Guyon, Deputy Managing Director, reveals Ermewa's response to the impact of the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine on rail freight.
The partnership will allow DHL to use the UAE's national rail network for its main operations, enabling the distribution of goods across the country. The joint venture aims to enhance sustainable freight offerings, reduce road congestion and contribute to the UAE's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Every week, new rail transports and new rail routes are announced across the world. Railmarket News is bringing you a summary of interesting ones that caught our attention over the recent period.