Dutch firms affected by coronavirus compensated
Small to medium-sized companies in the Netherlands that are in financial difficulties due to the corona crisis can apply for a bridging loan from Monday onwards. This loan is largely guaranteed by the government. This...Read more
Here is what rail freight does in response to coronavirus
With the spread of the coronavirus in Europe, more and more intermodal operators are taking special measures in order to continue operations. Unlike passenger traffic, rail freight traffic is able to resume. Nevertheless, terminals are...Read more
Freight trains between Austria and Italy run steadily
Freight trains between Austria and Italy run as usual in spite of cancellations of passenger connections due to the coronavirus. Rail Cargo Group, the freight operator of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), provides its services according...Read more
‘Safeguard intermodal transport Italy/Europe in wake of coronavirus’
A list of measures to safeguard intermodal transport in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak has been presented to Italian and European institutions. Intermodal operators and lobby organisations have collectively issued an Open Letter proposing...Read more
UK-bound intermodal restarts from Xi’an
UK logistics operator and freight forwarder Davies Turner has restarted its fixed-day, weekly direct import service from China to the UK. The rail departure terminal is Xi’an. The original departure terminal for the service, Wuhan,...Read more
Hupac runs ‘contactless terminal’ in response to coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, intermodal operator Hupac has taken measures to come as close as possible to ‘contactless terminals’ in northern Italy. “The objective is to reduce physical contacts between the...Read more
Rail freight China proves most shock-proof modality
Rail freight traffic in China has proven to be shock-proof. Even in the month of Februray, which was dominated by the coronavirus and all its consequences for the logistics industry, the rail freight volumes recorded...Read more
Intermodal transport Italy not affected by coronavirus
There is no need to worry about the continuance of intermodal transport to and from Northern Italy, which reported an unexpected outbreak of the coronavirus this weekend. This is the assurance of the the European...Read more
Wuhan lockdown extended well into March
Wuhan and other cities in Hubei continue to be locked down until at least 10 March. This means that freight transport to and from the coronavirus-stricken province remains restricted to urgent shipments only. This was...Read more
Smart device production most affected by coronavirus
Smart devices such as phones, TV’s and watches are among the products to be most affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, which has paralysed the logistics industry. In general, original design manufacturers...Read more
Freight trains start moving out of China
Just a week after China’s labour force has officially returned to work, the train schedules with westbound departures are starting to show some green marks. Several trains have departed, fully loaded on their way to...Read more
‘Disrupted supply chain China could lead to liability claims’
Forwarders and logistics providers trying to operate within the currently disrupted supply chain between China and Europe should protect themselves from liability claims. This is the recommendation of TT Club, a provider of insurance and...Read more
China goes back to work, logistics still under lockdown
Most companies in China have returned to work yesterday, after an extended New Year holiday of weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Until now, this means little movement for the logistics industry. With a large...Read more
Another week of little movement in rail traffic from China
The logistics industry of China is gearing up to resume work on Monday 10 February, but in most cases this means working from home. Meanwhile, some large manufacturers have extended their holidays until 16 February....Read more
RailFreight webinar on coronavirus impact: watch it again
Almost no running trains, a shortage of capacity on the trains that are on the schedule and a lot of uncertainty about the functionality of the supply chain at the moment. This can be summed...Read more
Coronavirus China affects crucial first and last mile transport
The entire supply chain between Europe and China is currently disrupted due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Rail could be the solution, but not without the local truck drivers in China. These are either...Read more
Russia suspends passenger trains to China, freight still runs
Russia has suspended passenger train traffic to China, starting from last midnight, Monday, 3 February. The decision is to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in China and the confirmation of the first two cases...Read moreWebinar: the impact of the coronavirus on the New Silk Road
The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to cancellations of rail freight services all across China. The largest impact is on Wuhan, where the outbreak is most serious, but also in other provinces restrictions are...Read more