TX Logistik AG and Mercitalia Intermodal cooperate in a new project aiming to optimise combined transport (CT) operations. The companies will test innovative sensors and communication technologies to make freight wagons used in combined transport...Read more
The intermodal sector should be bold, and make a case for the sector in Brussels and at home, said Barbara Thaler, Tyrolean Member of the European Parliament and TRAN Committee member at the start of...Read more
With the climate goals of the EU, combined transport is in the spotlight. It is the low-hanging fruit, the International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) has repeatedly said, the solution to accomplish carbon-neutral transport....Read more
The new German government coalition will invest “considerably more in the railways than in the roads”. The SPD, Greens and FDP presented their plans in a coalition agreement on Wednesday, including plans to lower infrastructure...Read more
The port of Gothenburg in Sweden innovates by making its land operations greener. The Swedish port has three rail connections with inland destinations that deploy 19 weekly trains. The port now complements rail freight by...Read more
The European combined transport sector maintained its upward trajectory this year. During Q3 2021, combined transport scored a 6,18 per cent growth rate despite the generally unfavourable conditions. In contrast, it seems that these conditions...Read more
The Rostock trimodal terminal reached a record-breaking number of handled units thanks to rail freight. For the first time in its history, this year, it handled 100,000 units. The number was reached by the end...Read more
There should be a specific TSI on combined transport. This regulation should cover infrastructure, operation, traffic management and rolling stock subsystem aspects relevant for the interoperability of Intermodal Loading Units. That is the main conclusion...Read more
The European Commission has approved a 15 million euros support scheme proposed by the Slovenian government. The funding will run until the end of 2023 and will be available to railway companies through direct grants.Read more
The shift2030 initiative claims to have launched the tool that will allow more shippers and logistics service providers to turn to rail freight. The MATCH2RAIL platform aims to provide visibility to customers who are currently...Read more
Efforts to revise the Combined Transport Directive have continued. The European Commission has revealed a new plan to change the legislative text. Among others, the scope of the Directive would be extended to cover all...Read more
The first half of 2021 is very positive for Hupac. The Swiss-based company achieved a 14,5 per cent increase in traffic volumes compared to the previous year. The company managed to close the corona gap...Read more
During Q2 of 2021, the European combined transport sector scored a +23,43 per cent growth. The growth percentage compares to the same period last year when the first pandemic related lockdowns and restrictions occurred.Read more
Danish restrictions on road haulage are already impacting transport companies. FREJA Logistics, active in Scandinavia, experiences increasing capacity shortages that are very difficult to meet. The new regulations started taking place partially on 25 April....Read more
Denmark is limiting operational options for foreign freight companies active in combined transport. Starting from 21 February 2022, the country will not allow more than three weekly road transport operations to combined transport undertakings. The...Read more
The combined transport sector scored a positive performance in Q1 of 2021. Compared to the same period last year, traffic increased by 3,17 per cent. The results came under unprecedented conditions, involving Covid-19 restrictions and...Read more
The Commission’s guidelines concerning the European Green Deal’s implementation are comprehensive and necessary. However, the Combined Transport (CT) sector needs to focus on some specific aspects to contribute the maximum in the collective goal. As...Read more
Today, Thursday 22 April it is Earth Day, also the start of the World Leaders Summit on Climate. There is no better day to highlight the benefits of intermodal freight transportation. This is exactly what...Read more
Rail infrastructure needs to be adjusted to the needs of intermodal traffic, and the revision of the TEN-T regulation is the ideal moment for such a change. That is the core message of the UIRR...Read more
MSC has launched a new intermodal service between Europe and Asia combining rail and sea freight. The service was launched on Monday 12 April. It departs from China, Korea and Japan to Europe via the...Read more
Transport Ministers from Fifteen different EU Member States signed and adopted a Joint Position Paper on 31 March. The Joint Paper calls out the EU Commission to launch an initiative for the support of rail...Read more
