Montirone added to intermodal network 
Hupac is supporting the modal shift by introducing another intermodal connection for P400 semitrailers. The Swiss specialist for combined transport has added a new shuttle train between Munich (Germany) and Montirone near Brescia (Italy), offering three roundtrips per week to... plus
Green electricity for trains in Czechia
With immediate effect, all transfer connections operated by ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) will now be powered exclusively with green electricity in Czechia as well. These include the intermodal transports from Brno (Czechia) to Budapest (Hungary), from Melnik (Czechia) to... plus
H2 fuel-cell truck to be tested on public roads
Daimler Truck has received the approval from German authorities to use its hydrogen-based fuel-cell Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck on public roads. The truck manufacturer began to conduct tests with the truck on the company’s test tracks back in April 2021. Now, the trials are... plus
Strasbourg expands its position as hub in Alsace
Multi Modal Rail (MMR) is adding a third shuttle to its offer of connections between the inland port in Strasbourg (France) and the sea port in Rotterdam (the Netherlands). As from 12 November 2021, the container terminal Nord will be served on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.... plus
Aurizon adds bulk and general freight segments
Australian rail carrier Aurizon is acquiring the entire business of One Rail Australia from Macquarie Asset Management for AUD 2.35 billion (EUR 1.51 billion). ORA operates in South Australia, the Northern Territory, which includes the Tarcoola-to-Darwin rail line, Queensland... plus
Liberalising binational road freight transport
In future, road hauliers from Switzerland and Russia will be allowed to transport goods between the two countries as well as transit journeys through the two states without a permit. The representatives of the Swiss Confederation and the Russian Federation have signed an... plus
Booking cargo per mouse click
DP World has launched a new digital logistics platform, which enables seamless, safe, secure, and efficient movement of cargo with a single-window solution. With Cargoes Logistics, customers can choose from multimodal logistics options, ship freight by sea, road, and/or... plus
Nelt mise sur la diversité 
Extension des capacités d’un terminal intermodal à BelgradeLa capacité du terminal intermodal de Nelt à Belgrade a été accrue. L’installation se trouvant à proximité d’un échangeur autoroutier très fréquenté et non loin de l’aéroport Nikola Tesla est reliée par chemin de fer aux... plus
Over 20 destinations connected to new hub
On track for growth: It’s been 25 years since DB Schenker opened a branch office in Verona (Italy) – and now the organisation is moving into a new facility in the Interporto. More than 20 destinations are connected by the new terminal, whereby most of the consignments are... plus
Harmonising regulations for combined transport
As part of a study, UIR and UIRR have drawn up proposals for the promotion of combined transport (CT) for the EU agency for railways (ERA). As a key recommendation, the publication calls for the creation of a special technical specification (TSI) for CT which should cover... plus