Topic: Batteries

Intercontinental lithium battery transport could turn to rail, says insurance company

TT Club freight insurance company says that overland transport, including rail, could attract more dangerous goods for long-distance intercontinental traffic. Despite being forbidden in the New Silk Road transport, lithium batteries could have chance onboarding...Read more

04-05-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

CRRC to provide Rotterdam with zero-emission locomotives

The first zero-emission, fully electric shunting locomotives for the port of Rotterdam are in the production line. By 2024, the Dutch harbour wants to replace diesel shunting locomotives and make its rail operations fully carbon...Read more

24-06-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Bulk of electric cars produced in China, but still not moved by train

With an increasing number of electric cars being produced in China, the demand for China-made electric vehicles in Europe is rising. This is all the more reason for transport companies to pressure the Chinese government...Read more

23-04-2021|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen