This new route, using 100% battery-powered locomotives, significantly improves freight connectivity for companies in the Brittany region.
Take an inside look into the world of European freight wagon rentals in an exclusive interview of Railmarket News with the CEO of GATX Rail Europe, one of the major players in the industry, which, as a corporation, is celebrating 125 years of existence in 2024.
This significant growth underscores the port's key role in global trade, with the Yangshan port area a major contributor.
The 'Rail Connected' program focuses on improving data sharing among carriers, rail operators, and terminals.
Only one week after the new year started, many European intermodal operators announce new or enhanced connections.
With an expansion of services to Germany and Poland, and a strategic focus on sustainable transport modes, these companies are setting their new standards in the freight industry.
Ambrogio Intermodal has announced an investment in intermodal equipment, which will be supplied by German Kässbohrer.
Frankfurt-based logistics company Kombiverkehr KG is set to launch new train services to and from Sweden, commencing January 2024.
In the new MC study "EUROPEAN INTERMODAL RAIL FREIGHT MARKET - Networks, Players, Outlook", SCI Verkehr provides an overview of current developments in the intermodal market.
The Intermodal Terminal of Nelt in Kruševac has begun its operations, with the first route through Budapest to various destinations within the European Union.
Adif has announced the commencement of a 6.7 million euro infrastructure renewal at the La Negrilla freight terminal in Seville.
The platforms are destined for various customers in Northern Europe.
The growth ambitions of the newly-established European branch are taking shape.
The Swiss operator will use the locomotives for end-to-end solutions of its owner, retail company Coop.
The rolling stock manufacturer is the first Ukrainian company to fulfil the requirements of the relevant technical specifications of interoperability (TSI) operating in EU countries.
During November and early December 2023, several new transports and expansions of existing routes were announced. Here is the summary:
MEDLOG SA, the UK-based subsidiary of MSC Group, has agreed terms with pan-European logistics specialist Verdion to operate its iPort Rail multimodal freight terminal at iPort in Doncaster.
The service promises streamlined cargo movement, combining rail and multimodal networks for efficient and green transport within 72 hours.
RCG has signed a framework agreement with Swiss wagon hire company MFD Rail. Up to 600 additional container wagons will help shift even more freight from road to rail.
In 2023, Amazon enhanced its railway transportation in Europe, utilising over 100 rail routes.