From Italy to the Dutch ports by rail, continue to Norway by sea
P&O Ferrymasters is launching a new multimodal service from Italy to Norway. The new multimodal service includes rail links between the main rail terminals in northern Italy and the three key ports Amsterdam, Rotterdam and...Read more
Hupac launches new P400 connection from Novara in Italy
Hupac has launched a new direct P400 service linking Bari in the southeast of Italy with Novara in the northwest. P400 is a type of semitrailer. Novara is one of the largest hubs of Hupac...Read more
How rail from Italy to China became the ideal mode for fashion
The New Silk Road offers Italy new opportunities for economic and commercial development. In particular, Italy is directly involved in the project with its ports of Venice, Trieste and Genoa. These represent important terminals for...Read more
Sławków becomes transit hub between China and Italy
After arranging the direct regular connections between China and Euroterminal Sławków, Polish operator PKP LHS has focused on developing transit opportunities of this intermodal facility and the entire Broad Gauge Line in Poland. The new...Read more
Diversion on Simplon route between Switzerland-Italy
On the Simplon railway route that connects Italy with Switzerland construction works are carried out, leading to a temporary route closure for semi-trailers (P400). The works are carried out on the Italian part between Iselle...Read more
Kombiverkehr expands services on Germany-Italy corridor
Kombiverkehr has expanded its intermodal services between Germany and Italy. The number of trains between Hanover and Verona will be increased from five to six weekly departures in both directions. Moreover, the service between München-Riem...Read more
Three new rolling highways in France
The Government of France is considering three new routes for rolling highways across the country. They will be launched by the year’s end. Some of the planned rail freight connections could be extended to the...Read more
Terminal Busto Arsizio in Italy soon ready for 740-metre long trains
By the end of 2020 the Busto Arsizio-Gallarate terminal of Hupac in northern Italy will be able to handle 740-metre long trains. This is thanks to the application of a new digital interlocking system on...Read more
PKP Cargo launches new trains between Poland and Italy
PKP Cargo Connect, a subsidiary of PKP Cargo, has launched new rail freight services between Poland and Italy. They provide a reliable link from important hubs as Gdańsk and Małaszewicze to the Italian junction of...Read more
Stop of Italian production starts to show on railways
While freight operators were seeing full trains running to and from Italy up till now, the closure of several factories in the coronavirus-stricken country is taking its toll. From this week, several operators report a...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
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
SBB Cargo Nederland a new player on Dutch rail market
SBB Cargo International incorporates a new player on the Dutch rail freight market. The new company will work under the brand name SBB Cargo Nederland. It will be based in the port city of Rotterdam.Read more
Hupac launches intermodal service from Duisburg to Italy
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has started a new intermodal rail service between the Rhine-Ruhr area of Germany and northeastern Italy. The three-time weekly trains connect Terminal Duisburg Logport III (Hohenbudberg) operated by Samskip with the...Read moreSubsidies for truckers northern Italy for shift to rail
From now until the end of this year, road hauliers in the Italian province of Bolzano are subsidised if they put their cargo on rails. This financial incentive was offered last year and will be...Read more