Intermodal

Infrastructure

Adif's Madrid-Vicálvaro terminal to increase intermodal capacity with three new automated cranes

Adif is investing in the complete refurbishment of the Madrid-Vicálvaro terminal, a strategic point on the Spanish logistics map, linking the Mediterranean and Atlantic corridors.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 12, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

5 new rail line connections announced in week 15, 2023

At Railmarket, we have created a brief overview of new rail connections and transports that will keep you in the loop of what is happening on the railways.

Lubomir Cech April 11, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Rail Cargo Group Invests in Its Own Fleet of Swap Bodies

RCG has invested in 300 new curtainsider swap bodies that can be placed on semi-trucks and intermodal wagons by a reachstacker or gantry cranes.

Lubomir Cech April 6, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Ukrzaliznytsia tests the possibilities of container traffic with its future inclusion in the intermodal system

Last week, JSC Ukrzaliznytsia sent a container wagon on a test run on the Kyiv-Liski - Chop route to finalise the temporary loading scheme and further develop container transport.

Karel Novak April 5, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

Maasvlakte II terminal to be expanded for €1 billion

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and APM Terminals sign an agreement for the expansion of the Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam. The project covers an area of approximately 47.5 hectares with 1,000 metres of deep-water quay.

Karel Novak April 4, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

EU goals for intermodal freight transport "simply unrealistic", says the report of ECA

Efforts to shift freight from road to other modes of transport have been ineffective due to regulatory and infrastructure barriers, according to a report published by the European Court of Auditors. The report highlights the need for a dedicated EU strategy for intermodal freight transport, as well as new legislative measures to address capacity management and interoperability issues.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 4, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Rohlig Suus Logistics: Advancements in Transportation Technology and AI

In the second part of the interview, Jiri Chladek, Managing Director of Rohlig Suus Logistics for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, describes the digitalisation or future of rail intermodal.

Karel Novak April 3, 2023 · 4 min read

Infrastructure

Logistics Intermodal Center of La Rioja to start rail connection with the port of Bilbao

The new route should provide opportunities for the economic fabric of La Rioja, for the further development of intermodal transport in the region, and for offering alternatives to road transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova March 31, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Metrans expands rail network to south-east Europe

With investments in Croatian Adria Rail and an additional terminal in Hungary, Metrans is expanding its high-frequency rail connection and hinterland terminal services.

Karel Novak March 30, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

New CEO of Green Cargo

Henrik Dahlin will take up his position at Green Cargo on 16 September at the latest. He joins Green Cargo from MTR Nordic Group, where he is currently CEO.

Karel Novak March 29, 2023 · 2 min read

Business

RCG: Improved transport solutions for maritime goods traffic between Austria and Italy

Two new connections between Austria and Italy allow faster turnaround times for full container shipments and offer efficient connections in RCG's intermodal network.

Marketa Horpeniakova March 29, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

TX Logistik AG: Intermodal triangular traffic between four countries

In order to shift more goods onto rail, TX Logistik AG launched an international triangular intermodal service in mid-March.

Karel Novak March 29, 2023 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

CFL terminals to upgrade the Bettembourg-Dudelange intermodal terminal

The modernization aims to increase the terminal's transshipment capacity, reduce CO2 emissions, and digitize and automate its processes.

Marketa Horpeniakova March 27, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Impact of War and Energy Crisis on Intermodal Rail: Insights from Rohlig Suus Logistics

Jiri Chladek, Managing Director of Rohlig Suus Logistics for the Czech Republic and Slovakia answered RAILMARKET.com's questions about the impact of the energy crisis and how intermodal transport has dealt with the Ukrainian war and sanctions.

Karel Novak March 27, 2023 · 4 min read

Freight Rail

LTG Cargo: 70 million kg of CO2 saved through intermodal freight

Customers of LTG Cargo, the freight forwarding division of Lietuvos Geležinkeliai Group (LTG), saved almost 70 million kilograms of carbon dioxide in 2022 by transporting intermodal freight by rail between Lithuania and Western countries.

Karel Novak March 23, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

New rail freight link between Belgium and France

Lineas, DFDS and North Sea Port shift 8,000 containers and trailers from road to rail.

Karel Novak March 23, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Italy: Alessandria Smistamento to become an intermodal logistics hub

The project aims to regenerate the Alessandria Smistamento area to be used as a new intermodal hub that will contribute to the development of the surrounding towns and intermodal transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova March 22, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Samskip, duisport and TX Logistik to jointly operate intermodal terminal in Duisburg

To this end, the three partners have established a new company, "Ziel Terminal GmbH". Samskip will hold 49.8 percent of the shares, duisport and TX Logistik 25.1 percent each. The terminal will be leased by duisport to the joint venture on a long-term basis.

Karel Novak March 21, 2023 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Spain: the final phase of construction of the new terminal at Port of Tarragona

The terminal at the Port of Tarragona is expected to be operational in 2024, becoming an infrastructure that will represent the most important "dry port" as a hub in the center of the Iberian Peninsula.

Marketa Horpeniakova March 20, 2023 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Rail-sea landbridge for Asian freight

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), a Malaysian national railway company, through KTM Kargo, after collaborating with COSCO SHIPPING Lines, a China-based shipping company headquartered in Shanghai, China, to provide faster transportation of good service in Malaysia.

Karel Novak March 18, 2023 · 2 min read