Intermodal

Freight Rail

Combining modes for sustainable freight transport: EU's latest proposal

The proposal emphasizes the reduction of negative externalities compared to road-only transport, encourages digital platforms to calculate eligibility for support, and introduces exemptions from driving bans to optimize terminal and infrastructure capacity.

Marketa Horpeniakova November 8, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

Maersk: 9% job cuts due to poor market conditions

Company's revenue decreased significantly to USD 12.1 billion from USD 22.8 billion in Q3 2022, with an EBIT margin of 4.4%, impacted by lower freight rates and lower volumes.

Karel Novak November 7, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

MEDWAY grows in Italy, leases six more locomotives from Akiem

Akiem is leasing six DC Traxx locomotives to the strong-growing intermodal operator.

Lubomir Cech November 7, 2023 · 1 min read

Infrastructure

First crane at Duisburg Gateway Terminal marks progress in port expansion

At 32 meters high and 122 meters long, the giant crane marks a decisive step in the ambitious expansion of the Port of Duisburg.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 30, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

Volker Pohlmann appointed Managing Director of Ziel Terminal in Duisburg

The terminal is operated by three companies - Samskip, Duisburger Hafen AG and TX Logistik AG

Karel Novak October 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Girteka and CargoBeamer reach 20,000th intermodal transport milestone

This achievement demonstrates the growing popularity of intermodal transport as a more sustainable and efficient way of moving goods.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 25, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Ermewa: 102 new intermodal wagons for Mercitalia Logistics

Since July this year, Ermewa has delivered 102 brand new intermodal wagons to Mercitalia Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian State Railways.

Karel Novak October 24, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

F1 red team goes green: Scuderia Ferrari moves by rail thanks to CEVA Logistics

A third-party logistics company, CEVA Logistics, devised a solution to transport the Scuderia Ferrari F1 racing team across North America by rail. ©

Lubomir Cech October 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Salaspils Intermodal Logistics Center has received approval for the construction phase

The center's strategic location, with convenient connections to several rail systems and major transport routes, positions it as a key asset within the broader Rail Baltica initiative.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 18, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

Petr Krumphanzl, UKRCHAM: Doing business in Ukraine

In an exclusive interview with Petr Krumphanzl, Executive Director of the Ukrainian-Czech Chamber of Commerce, RAILMARKET.com NEWS discusses the vital role of logistics in Ukraine and the potential for cooperation in post-conflict reconstruction.

Karel Novak October 18, 2023 · 13 min read

Freight Rail

Codognotto & GTS collaborate to boost intermodal transport in Italy

The newly formed partnership will enhance intermodal transport solutions across Italy and Europe. Codognotto and GTS aim to pool their resources to optimise freight movement.

Lubomir Cech October 16, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Ukrzaliznytsia completes intermodal rail trial from Kiev to Budapest

This pilot container shipment marked the start of an intermodal transport project between Ukraine and European countries.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 13, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Maersk to offer rail connection between Barcelona and southern France to cut transit times

The Danish shipping giant will start offering a new route via Barcelona port as a shorter alternative to routes via French or north European ports to reach Toulouse, Bordeaux and Lyon.

Lubomir Cech October 5, 2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Bilbao's Abando station upgrade boosts intermodal transport and connectivity

This strategic railway infrastructure will connect the conventional and metric gauge networks with the high-speed rail system, improving intermodality and resource efficiency.

Marketa Horpeniakova October 4, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

China Railways introduces 50-foot containers into service

The new container size is the biggest in China, and the 50-foot containers have a volume capacity of 50% more than the standard 40-foot containers.

Lubomir Cech October 2, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

New rail freight connections in Europe and Australia at the beginning of October

Intermodal traffic revived in late September and early October with new connections in the United Kingdom, Austria, France, and Australia. In addition, seasonal sugar beet traffic started in Hungary.

Lubomir Cech October 2, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Return of rail freight to the Port of Brussels set for 2024

The move aims to reduce the environmental impact of freight transport and ease traffic congestion in the region. 

Marketa Horpeniakova September 29, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Ten new XLoad Vectrons for BLS Cargo

The Swiss cross-Alpine operator will add ten more Siemens Vectron locomotives with improved traction for pulling heavier trains across the Alps.

Lubomir Cech September 27, 2023 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Medlog enters Renfe Mercancías: MSC is its new strategic partner

After a long selection process, Spanish state-owned rail freight carrier Renfe Mercancías selected its strategic partner to create a JV where all assets and employees will be moved.

Lubomir Cech September 26, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

RCG: New connections between Central Europe and Central Asia

New TransFER links the commercial centres of Central Europe with those of Central Asia via the Middle Corridor with sixteen new intermodal services.

Karel Novak September 19, 2023 · 1 min read