MSC block trains: full speed ahead 
MSC reports that its recently-launched Asia-to-Europe ocean and rail solution has been well received by its customers (see ITJ Daily from 24 April 2021). Introduced in mid-May, the first shipment of MSC containers was moved via block train from Vostochniy to St. Petersburg in... more
Creating local services 
Many a medium-sized forwarder suffered a substantial decline in 2020. Dachser Switzerland, however, managed to keep its sales figure at last year’s level. It believes in opportunities in the Suisse Romande – also on account of the international network. more
Ettamogah rail hub handles 1,800 m trains
A rail siding in the Ettamogah rail hub near Albury in NSW (Australia) has been upgraded for around AUD 12.2 million (EUR 7.7 million), providing significantly increased efficiency for freight and passenger rail services. The new siding extension will work with Inland Rail to... more
New terminal promotes shift
A new container terminal is coming up in the inland port of Osnabrück (Germany) and going online in October. The operating company Container Terminal Osnabrück (CTO) will see the operational involvement of the logisticians and transporters Hellmann, Koch International and... more
Austrian truck/rail terminals to be automated
Terminal Service Austria (TSA), an affiliate of ÖBB, operates five intermodal terminals in Austria, offering road and rail connections to European markets. Now, Camco Technologies has been selected as the firm’s partner for gate and rail automation at the Wolfurt, Wels and... more
100% zero-emissions refrigerated delivery
Albertsons, a US chain of grocery stores, recently took delivery of two e-trucks at its distribution centre in Irvine CA. The ‘VNR Electric’ models from Volvo Trucks North America are the first zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric class 8 trucks to be deployed in Albertsons... more
Chinese port connected to train
The container terminal in the Chuanshan port area of Zhoushan Port in Ningbo, East China, recently saw its first rail-sea intermodal train arrive. 100 standard containers fully loaded with solar PV modules were short-barged by trailers from the train to the cargo ship heading... more
Czech carrier to expand to Balkans
CD Cargo continues to expand into foreign markets, which is one of the four pillars of its long-term strategy. The joint-stock company recently established its new subsidiary, CD Cargo Adria. With the new affiliate, the Czech national carrier aims to obtain all the necessary... more
Six additional shunting locomotives
Manufacturer Alstom will supply and maintain locomotives from its rental pool for Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-AG (SWEG) in Germany. The recently signed framework agreement provides for SWEG to gradually increase the number of locomotives maintained by Alstom over the... more
Truck of 2021 enhances fleet
Swiss Ferroflex Group has a truck fleet with 16 tractor units and special trailers which it deploys to deliver steel and construction equipment. Now, three new Man tractor units are expanding the fleet: two TGX 18.470 4×2 BLS and one TGX 26.470 6×2/4 BLS. All three vehicles... more