New horizons for CargoBeamer with wagon production facility in Germany
Intermodal logistics provider CargoBeamer expands its activities by opening a wagon production facility in Erfurt, Germany. The German company will start producing proprietary intermodal wagons in early 2023.Read more
Black Sea-Baltic corridor: Lithuania and Turkey one step from realising it
The Lithuanian and Turkish railways are very close to sealing a collaboration to transport semi-trailers between the two countries. The aim is to utilise existing services and link Istanbul to Chernomorsk in Ukraine and further...Read more
Calais-Domodossola line becomes part of CargoBeamer’s network
CargoBeamer will add the Calais-Domodossola line to its intermodal network this October. The first trains will depart on 4 October, and the service will offer four weekly roundtrips. However, from December on, the weekly departures...Read more
Nexxiot’s kingpin monitor passes the test
Nexxiot tested its new kingpin monitor system during a trial session at the DUSS terminal in Hamburg-Billwerder. The trial was organised for representatives of the AGORA Intermodal Terminals working group, who were left impressed by...Read more
14-tons regulation burdens semi-trailer transport in Denmark
Since late April, semi-trailers transported on pocket wagons through Denmark must weigh at least 14 tons. They must be heavier than usual to ensure stability while on rail tracks. However, companies find it hard to...Read more
The “Green Switch” puts semi-trailers on Latvian tracks
The Latvian railway market is about to welcome the transport of semi-trailers. Until now, the country’s intermodal and combined transport sector did not include this concept. However, Latvian Railways (Latvijas Dzelzceļš) and Stena Line want...Read moreDigital tool ensures safety for pocket wagons with semi-trailers
VTG and Nexxiot are testing a kingpin monitor for semi-trailers on pocket wagons. The safety solution comprises a sensor application that will enable checking semi-trailers during the loading procedure on railcars. Additionally, it will allow...Read more
Samskip and Hector Rail resume trailer traffic through Denmark
Samskip Multimodal and traction partner Hector Rail successfully restarted trailer traffic through Denmark this week. On Monday 31 May, the first train departed from Duisburg in Germany to Sweden, with containers as well as trailers....Read more
Cargobeamer launches new Duisburg-Poznan line for all semi-trailers
Per the 1st of June, a new intermodal service will connect the German hub of Duisburg with Poznan in Poland. Three roundtrips per week are scheduled between the inland port and Poznan. The service is...Read more
Breaking – Semi-trailer transport to resume in Denmark
According to the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority, transportation of pocket wagons on semi-trailers can resume in Denmark from 20 April under very particular conditions. Specifically, the Danish authorities came up with some short-term...Read more
This week in RailFreight Live: the Danish ban impact in Coevorden
The ban of pocket wagons on semi-trailers in Denmark is having a huge impact on the intermodal industry. One of the affected parties is Skanerail, which operates a train between Coevorden in the Netherlands and...Read more
Lithuania-Ukraine seal rail cooperation
Lithuania and Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Intent to develop their transport and logistics sectors together. The agreement concerns all modes of transport. However, rail seems to be the primary driver of their cooperation....Read more