Coronavirus: combined transport keeps moving
In view of the COVID-19 infections reported over the weekend from Northern Italy – mainly the regions of Lombardy and Veneto – and the resulting swift actions announced by Italian authorities, the European combined transport sector and its representatives in Italy in particular will maintain their operations and keep transhipment terminals open, the international union for road-rail combined transport (UIRR) assured.
Unlike unaccompanied combined transport, where cargo travels without a driver present along the entire journey of each truckload, the movement of intermodal loading units and the loading and unloading activities at terminals generally involves local staff.
UIRR said that companies and individuals serving in CT-chains are well prepared. UIRR offers the necessary precautionary guidance and can provide protective measures for staff and business partners to ensure smooth operations. (ben)