Topic: Ecorys

Duisburg intermodal terminal, source: Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport)

Rethinking the New Silk Road: should we still go to Duisburg?

For many years, Germany has hosted the main European hubs on the New Silk Road. But it is time to rethink the western part of the Eurasian corridor, say industry experts, as the German network...Read more

22-08-2022|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Is rail the saviour of global supply chains?

While the Covid-19 crisis still taints the global economy and supply chain and massive port congestion insists worldwide, rail could be the gamechanger that saves the day and keeps transport flows intact. Could that be...Read more

17-12-2021|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

How successful is the New Silk Road really?

The New Silk Road is not always the best option. The Silk Road is not the only route. And the numbers are impressive, but not the only numbers. These are some of the insights Onno...Read more

14-03-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Silk Road experts join line-up for first rail freight summit

Acclaimed Silk Road author Professor Richard Griffiths is among the latest confirmed speakers for the Silk Road Gateway Poland summit, which is being held in Wroclaw from March 20-21. One of the world’s leading authorities on...Read more

12-02-2018|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Zeebrugge welcomes car train from China

A fleet of Volvo cars which left China by train less than three weeks ago has arrived at the Port of Zeebrugge, marking another high-frequency rail freight service linking the Far East and Europe. It’s...Read more

27-06-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy