30,000 cbm of solid fuel delivered 
In the first four weeks of 2023, Rail Cargo Hungaria (RCH) transported 6,000 cbm of officially priced firewood from forestry production sites to retail outlets. Since October 2022, the company has already delivered 30,000 cbm of solid fuel to its destinations in its single wagon... plus
More train trips between Rotterdam and Germany
European Gateway Services (EGS) is raising the frequency of its trains on this route. From Friday, 17 February 2023, a train will depart from Rotterdam (The Netherlands) to Nuremberg (southern Germany) and vice versa four times a week. With this connection, all Dutch... plus
Charging network for heavy e-trucks
Contargo has commissioned SBRS, a provider of technology for e-charging infrastructure for road transport, to set up 33 charging points at 14 locations in Germany over the course of 2023. Each landing point is to be equipped with a capacity of 250kW. The charging... plus
A good start but a long way to go
Swiss transport associations have generally welcomed the plans for the further development of inland freight transport that the Swiss Federal Council has now submitted for consultation. However, they add that the proposal is just a first step. In a joint statement, the Swiss... plus
Spot rates fall first time since Q1/2020
The road freight rates Benchmark index for Europe shows that spot rates fell by 2.4 index points in Q4/2022 vs Q3. This represents the first fall in the spot index since Q1/2020, but spot rates still remain up 18.1 points on Q4/2021. The drop in European spot rates results... plus
TX Logistik expands intermodal services
As of 22 February 2023, TX Logistik, an affiliate of FS Italiane (Italy’s state railways), will raise the number of weekly round trips on the route between Rostock (Germany) and Verona (Italy) from four to six. TX Logistik had increased the number of trains to Italy on other... plus
New hub in Saxony-Anhalt
DHL 2-Mann-Handling has opened a new logistics site in Landsberg (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) to create additional capacities for large and bulky goods such as furniture from major business customers based in the region and in Eastern Europe. In the new location, around 70... plus
Heavier trains in the West
Australia is boosting railfreight in the West: The NSW government is investing more than AUD 24 million (EUR 15.6 million) into upgrading 96 km of rail line between Gilgandra and Coonamble to help increase freight loads and lower costs. The rail line will be upgraded to... plus
520 PS for tough jobs on building sites
Swiss road haulier Toni Transporte has added a vehicle to its fleet. With its Meiller rear tipper, Renault’s five-axle C520 P10x4 will be used on construction sites in the greater Zurich area. The new 520 hp vehicle has been optimised for tough jobs on building sites. The... plus
Railway delivers 18 m long and 5 t heavy pipes
Partners from industry, infrastructure and logistics are working together to transform Germany’s energy supply and connect the Brunsbüttel LNG import terminal in Schleswig-Holstein to Northwest Europe’s gas network. DB Cargo is also involved in the project. On behalf of... plus