The Swedish freight operator will transport input materials to the plant and outgoing steel products from the site.
EU transport ministers have called on the European Commission to prepare a dedicated strategy for Europe’s rail supply industry, with public procurement reform also in focus.
The approval allows the Polish rail freight operator to run services in Germany independently, reducing reliance on intermediary carriers.
The ceremony took place at the Akhalkalaki railway and logistics complex in Georgia, with officials from Georgia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye attending.
The request follows capacity restrictions and diversions linked to DB InfraGO construction works over the Ascension Day period.
Laude Smart Intermodal sees Türkiye and the Middle Corridor as increasingly important for rail freight between Europe, Ukraine and Central Asia.
Forwardis is reshaping single wagon logistics in Europe with the launch of ForwardNet, an alternative network designed to make wagonload transport more reliable, transparent and easier to manage.
The product is aimed at ocean carriers and intermodal marketing companies.
The new Malmö–Nässjö–Umeå–Luleå freight service will operate Monday to Friday.
European combined transport declined by 4.9% in the first quarter of 2026, with UIRR pointing to rail infrastructure disruptions and weak economic demand.
ÖBB says Deutsche Bahn works near Regensburg will affect Austrian long-distance, regional and freight traffic from June to December 2026.
The first departure from Duisburg DGT is scheduled for 22 June, followed by the first departure from Barcelona on 24 June.
The test runs are taking place on the Crewe–Wigan corridor during overnight operating windows.
The service covers rail transport of pulp and sawn timber between Södra’s facility in Värö and the port of Varberg in Sweden.
The industry association said the decline follows reductions in previous years and reflects both weaker demand and increasing cost pressures on operators.
CargoBeamer is increasing its Calais–Perpignan service to six weekly roundtrips from June 2026, with daily departures from Monday to Saturday.
The Austrian building materials producer receives blast furnace slag in Mobiler containers by rail from Linz to Hallein, followed by road delivery to Gartenau.
If demand continues to grow, TransItalia is considering adding a third weekly rotation by the end of the year.
The association has written to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and several ministers calling for urgent support measures for rail freight operators.
The depot is designed to handle multiple fuel types, including diesel and gasoline.