European railfreight players push digitalisation
Nineteen railfreight companies have signed a partnership agreement to further promote digitisation and data sharing in the sector within the framework of the growth programme “Rail Connected”. The foundation for the partnership will be laid over the next two years, under the leadership of the Dutch Port of Rotterdam Authority.
A major part of “Rail Connected” is the further development of the current notification container hinterland barge service by Portbase, the provider of the port community system. This will further digitise the exchange of information between the chain parties.
The following companies have joined the programme so far: Contargo, CTT, Danser, DB Cargo, Distri Rail, EGS, Haeger & Schmidt, Kombi Rail, LTE, Neska, Optimodal, Portshuttle, Rail Force One, Raillogix, Rotterdam Rail Feeding, RTB Cargo, Trimodal, and the deep-sea container terminals RWG and Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam. (ben)