Lack of Baltic commercial operators hinders intermodality, says Samskip

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A lack of commercial operators hinders the development of intermodal routes in the Baltics, according to Dutch logistics company Samskip. The company would like to create an extended rail link to rail for its new shortsea service to Klaipeda, but the absence of commercially operated intermodal routes proves to be a major hindrance. However, the EU-sponsored Rail Baltica could provide opportunities for intermodal development.

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Lack of Baltic commercial operators hinders intermodality, says Samskip

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A lack of commercial operators hinders the development of intermodal routes in the Baltics, according to Dutch logistics company Samskip. The company would like to create an extended rail link to rail for its new shortsea service to Klaipeda, but the absence of commercially operated intermodal routes proves to be a major hindrance. However, the EU-sponsored Rail Baltica could provide opportunities for intermodal development.

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