Wagon queues at land border crossings*
A total of 17,050 wagons were standing in a queue waiting for transferring through Ukraine’s land border crossings on March 15, 2023 (down 129 wagons compared to March 1).
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Arcese’s new cyclic rail freight service to connect terminals in Italy, Austria, Germany and Romania
The Italian intermodal company Arcese announces the launch of a new rail freight service, the so-called triangular service, which will connect the markets of Italy, Austria, Germany and Romania.
Hupac launches new line between Zeebrugge and Antwerp
Swiss logistics operator Hupac is launching a new rail service between Antwerp Combinant and Zeebrugge CLdN terminals, providing links with the UK via the CLdN connection. Starting February 27, the company will arrange five weekly trains in both directions.
Hupac resumes rail service between Rotterdam and Mannheim
On February 13, Swiss railway company Hupac will resume the rail service between the multimodal terminals Rotterdam RSC and Mannheim Contargo.
Estonian Operail sells off its wagons
Following the sale of its subsidiary Operail Finland to the Finnish Nurminen Logistics, Estonian state-owned operator Operail has continued to sell its assets.
Second deep-water berth for oil cargo transshipment to be built in Gdansk port
Naftoport Sp. z o. o. dealing with the transshipment of crude oil and petroleum products in the port of Gdansk has signed an agreement with PPBH Aquaprojekt Sp. z o. o. to prepare the project documentation for the expansion of the terminal.
Iraq – Turkey – Europe transport corridor project
The Iraqi government has approved the project of the country’s first electrified railway with a length of 1,200 kilometers, which will link the railways of Turkey and European countries to the deep-water port of Southern Faw (under construction since 2020 at the mouth of the Shatt El-Arab River, which flows into the Persian Gulf).
New intermodal terminal Kouvola RRT launched in Finland
The Kouvola RRT intermodal terminal (in the city of Kouvola) has been put into operation in Finland; this is the country’s only rail and road terminal.
Polish PKP PLK acquires Cargotor company
The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection has approved the acquisition of Cargotor by PKP PLK (Polish railroad infrastructure operator) from PKP Cargo, a cargo transportation operator. All companies are part of the PKP Group.
Norwegian ColliCare launched new cargo transportation service between Italy and Sweden
The Norwegian ColliCare logistics company has launched a new rail service for cargo transportation between Italy and Sweden. The first train will depart from Italy on Saturday, February 4.