Topic: Merger

Big merger on Polish rail freight market

Poland’s rail freight market is on the verge of a big merger. Two major operators Lotos Kolej and Orlen KolTrans will be amalgamated into one entity. The combined operator will be a strong player in...Read more

13-08-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

From Netherlands to Hungary: further expansion of VTG’s logistics

Hamburg-based wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG has acquired a new asset in Slovakia. It added Carbo Rail, a medium-sized rail freight operator, to its geography of business. The deal allows the German company...Read more

26-06-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

TransContainer gets new shareholder

TransContainer, the largest rail freight service provider in Russia, has been transferred to a new main shareholder. The company’s major stake previously held by Russian Railways (RZD) was purchased at the auction by another logistics...Read more

03-12-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Siemens and Alstom discuss merger railway business

Siemens and Alstom are discussing a merger of their railway businesses. Siemens has been in similar talks with Bombardier since July, but is now considering Alstom as an alternative business partner. The deal would involve...Read more

22-09-2017|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen