New network member boosts London capacity ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Palletforce has secured further capacity and services in London after recruiting one of the capital’s longest-serving distribution companies to its UK-wide network. Acclaim Pallet Express (APEX) has joined the network in a move which allows Palletforce to continue to invest in... mehr
New connection between Norway and Italy ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In cooperation with Kombiverkehr, the Norwegian Color Line has introduced a weekly direct railfreight link between the Norwegenkai in Kiel (Germany) and Verona in Italy. The train leaves Verona on the Thursday and arrives in Kiel on the Saturday. At the Norwegenkai there is... mehr
Operail starts freight transport in Finland ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Estonian rail freight carrier Operail has launched a subsidiary in Finland and is investing EUR 50 million to begin freight services on Finnish railways. The expansion in Finland is part of the company’s long-term strategy. According to Operail, it is vital for the... mehr
TIR system expands in Gulf region ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Saudi Arabia is in the final stages of operationalising the TIR system. By implementing TIR, the country becomes an important connecting hub for three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia – and will join a globally applicable customs transit and guarantee system with 76 member... mehr
Bolstering the fleet with new timber flat cars ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Russian rail car manufacturer United Wagon Company (UWC) will supply Arkhbum with 15 timber flat cars. Arkhbum is a major operator in the railway services market. A contract was recently signed by the two companies. As a result of the deal, the total number of UWC-produced... mehr
Binnenschifffahrt: Zu oft fehlte die Handbreit Wasser unter... ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_Franz_Deu_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Alle wollen mehr Güter aufs Binnenschiff verlagern, doch die Pläne harzen. Der Verkehrsträger kämpft mit Niedrigwasser und dem Rückgang von Schüttgut. Jedoch gibt es in der Benelux-Region auch Hoffnungsschimmer. mehr
CCTT vice chairman honoured ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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At the last plenary session of the CCTT (coordinating council on Trans-Siberian transportation) in Kazakhstan, InterRail-president Hans Reinhard stepped down as the CCTT vice chairman for personal reasons. RZD-president Oleg Belozyorov honoured Reinhard with a diploma for his... mehr
Adding 100 LNG-/CNG-tractors to fleet in France ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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XPO Logistics has made a significant new investment in sustainability with the purchase of 100 Stralis Natural Power Euro VI tractors from Iveco. The new tractors will be assigned to the company’s less-than-truckload network in France, serving customers in the greater Lyon and... mehr
New transloader at rail hub in Texas ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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R. J. Corman Railroad Switching Company in the USA was awarded the contract to be the switching and transloading provider for the 550,000 ssqm multi-modal logistics park in Hempstead (TX) owned by McAlister Assets and operated by RCR Rail. The hub is served by class I... mehr
German railways call for measures to combat climate change ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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With EUR 5.2 billion, Germany’s railway industry generated a high turnover in H1/2019, which is however 3.7% below the result achieved in H1/2018, the German railway industry association (VDB) said. It added that its members were feeling the effects of international... mehr