Increase of transport emissions in Germany alarming for climate targets
The German transport sector failed to meet its emission targets for 2021, emitting greenhouse gases 1,2 per cent more than 2020. “An alarming trend for climate targets”, says German non-profit rail transport association Allianz pro...Read more
Can a study succeed and change rail freight forever?
FERRMED published a study on traffic and modal shift optimisation in the EU. The study presents very interesting proposals on how rail freight can meet the 30 per cent by 2030 modal share. Among them...Read more
North Sea Port maps out rail freight needs with Infrabel
North Sea Port and Infrabel are jointly launching Railconnect, a port rail team with representatives from both to encourage more use of rail. The port currently knows a modal split of 10 per cent for...Read more
Is your transport flow eligible for a shift to rail?
Shippers that wonder if their transport could also be done by rail have just got a new way to find out. In MATCH 2 RAIL, they can upload their journey, and the tool will align...Read moreBelgian minister wants ease of state aid rules for European rail
Belgian mobility minister Georges Gilkinet has asked Europe to ease state aid rules for rail transport, both for freight and for international passenger transport, including night trains. He made his plea during a meeting of...Read more
Video – how Port of Antwerp and Infrabel worked out their 2030 plan
Last week the Port of Antwerp, Infrabel and Railport presented their plans to increase the port’s rail freight share, and RailFreight.com was there. By 2030, the 7 per cent share should be doubled to 15...Read more