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intermodal transport

15.09.2022

5 critical points for European intermodal transport

Intermodal transportation is frequently described as a cornerstone for the green transition. The rail sector uses it as a flagship concept in terms of sustainability, efficiency and competitiveness to long-distance trucking and sea transport.
grain carriers

15.09.2022

Wagons with Ukrainian grain derailed in Romania

The INFOTRAFFIC Center of the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police reported that the railway traffic on section 400 Brasov-Satu Mare was blocked due to the derailment of two wagons belonging to freight train 76014, which was carrying grain and following the Dej - Constanta route.
grain transportation

14.09.2022

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group transported 580,000 tons of grain from Ukraine

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has transported 580,000 tons of grain from Ukraine since March 2022. More than 145,000 tons were transported in August alone, reports Railway Supply citing Rail UK.
rail freight

14.09.2022

The axle load for wagons may be limited at the Vadul-Siret-Dornesti crossing

On September 13, at a meeting with Romanian and Moldovan railway carriers, the issue of limiting the axle load to 20. 5 tons for wagons heading to Romania through the Vadul-Siret-Dornesti border crossing was discussed.
Etihad Rail

14.09.2022

Etihad Rail completes connection of ICAD Rail Freight Terminal to Main Line

Etihad Rail announced the successful completion of the connection between the Abu Dhabi Industrial City Cargo Rail Cargo Terminal (ICAD) and the UAE national rail network.
coal rail transportation

14.09.2022

Ukraine will consider the possibility of opening quotas for coal exports to Poland

On behalf of the President, Ukraine is ready to consider the possibility of opening quotas for coal exports to Poland at the request of the Polish side, reports Railway Supply magazine with reference to URM.
railway freight

12.09.2022

Ukrzaliznytsia has introduced a number of conventions for cargo transportation to Poland

At the end of last week, Ukrzaliznytsia introduced a number of conventions for freight transportation to Poland, reports Railway Supply magazine with reference to the operator's website.
European rail

12.09.2022

The European rail sector is calling for government support to tackle the energy crisis

European railway associations are calling on the member states of the European Commission (EC) and the European Union (EU) to develop a strategy to support operators and infrastructure managers, as well as the entire railway industry, in the fight against rising energy costs in Europe.
Sale of gondola cars

08.09.2022

Sale of gondola cars

Gondola cars are manufactured in 1987-1997. Available amount is 45 units.
transshipment terminal

08.09.2022

Hupac opens a new transshipment terminal in Brwinow

Swiss combined transport operator Hupac opens a new transshipment terminal in Brwinow near Warsaw. The facility supports a sustainable exchange of goods in Central and Eastern Europe and contributes to the further development of combined transport.
Ukrainian grain

07.09.2022

One of the largest stevedores in Klaipeda wants to handle Ukrainian grain at its terminal

The Bulk Cargo Terminal (Biriu kroviniu terminalas, BKT), which is one of the largest stevedoring companies in the port of Klaipeda in Lithuania, has offered Ukraine its capacity to ship grain crops.
Grain carriers

07.09.2022

Many freight cars have been queuing at crossings with Romania since April

There are still wagons with agricultural products loaded in April in the queue at the border crossings with Romania. This issue was discussed during an online conference with the participation of Romanian rail carriers on September 6, informs Railway Supply citing Rail.