Istanbul recently played host to the 52nd Congress of the International Rail Freight Business Association (IBS) on October 10 and 11.
China's rail freight connection with Europe continues to expand, with 14,689 trains operating between January and September this year.
The proposal mandates that future warehouses and logistics platforms include rail connections, with a potential tax on non-compliant projects.
This enhancement allows the safe transfer of standard trailers alongside containers and craneable trailers, further promoting the shift from road to rail.
The rail link offers weekly departures from both locations.
Türkiye’s railway sector continues to expand, with key developments that reflect the country’s increasing role as a logistics hub between Asia and Europe.
This service offers a sustainable alternative for transalpine freight transport, addressing the high traffic load and environmental concerns associated with road transport across the Alps.
Following the severe disruption caused by the flooding in mid-September, the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is on course to resume normal operations.
The terminal is scheduled to open in mid-2025, providing additional intermodal capacity to meet the market demands of the Midwestern region, with scope for further expansion as needed in the future.
Meridian & Bigbee Railroad (MNBR) will keep its local service, under the umbrella of Genesee & Wyoming.
The new company will play a key role in commercial rail freight transport and crisis logistics, particularly given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
This solution could lead to higher throughput on the central corridor between Asia and Europe.
The contract offers flexibility, including the possibility for LKAB to reduce the capacity to at least half with six months' notice.
Budamar is modernizing its fleet by focusing on its extensive collection of freight wagons.
It will connect CLIP’s terminal in Swarzędz with Barcelona Can Tunis terminal.
First new out of 40 Vectrons arrived, and a new Hamburg – Padborg route opened.
The new service aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of container transport in Northern Italy, with potential connections to the Benelux and UK markets.
Due to decreasing volumes of transport, neither Renfe Mercancías, nor Transfesa could be beneficiaries in this round.
A new Budapest–Zeebrugge intermodal connection, and own traction in the Netherlands.
The name change follows the company’s acquisition of the Uniform Safety Certificate, aligning it under the ORLEN Group’s branding.