Austrian firm Innofreight tested CemTainer containers, advancing intermodal cement transport across Germany and Austria. Trucks then delivered cement to construction sites efficiently. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Austrian firm Innofreight tested CemTainer containers, advancing intermodal cement transport across Germany and Austria. Trucks then delivered cement to construction sites efficiently.
Photo: Innofreight

Innofreight designed InnoWaggon platforms, and trucks later transported cement from terminals to job sites. The CemTainer’s body uses recycled steel, promoting sustainability in logistics operations.

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Unlike standard 30-foot cement tank containers, the shorter CemTainer optimizes space significantly. Four containers fit on one InnoWaggon platform, so trains need fewer cars overall.

Each CemTainer holds 32 cubic meters of cement and carries a 31-ton payload capacity. Workers load it through three top hatches, aligning with Uacs cement wagon standards.

Pressure at 0.2 MPa unloads the cement, and tilting the container accelerates the process. This efficient system ensures fast delivery to meet construction demands effectively.

Innofreight’s CemTainer isn’t the first tank container available on the market today. China, for instance, actively produces similar units for global logistics needs.

Enhancing Efficiency with Intermodal Cement Transport

The shorter design cuts train length, and this reduces transportation costs for cement haulers. Efficiency improves because more cement moves in fewer trips across regions.

Recycled steel in CemTainer construction lowers environmental impact, attracting eco-conscious firms. Innofreight thus bolsters its standing in the competitive intermodal transport sector.

Testing in Germany and Austria confirms the CemTainer’s reliability for real-world applications. The company now targets wider rollout to streamline cement logistics further.

Future of Intermodal Cement Transport

Trucks manage the final delivery, and this ensures cement arrives at construction sites promptly. Flexibility in transport modes enhances Innofreight’s solution over traditional methods.

Competitors like China’s manufacturers already supply tank containers, but Innofreight’s innovation excels. The CemTainer’s design and efficiency deliver a fresh advantage in the industry.

Innofreight pioneers this intermodal approach, so cement delivery becomes faster and greener. The logistics sector watches closely as the company expands its reach.

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