
First train arrives at Stockholm Norvik Port
The first scheduled freight train is now in service on the industrial track to the new freight port, Stockholm Norvik Port.
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The first scheduled freight train is now in service on the industrial track to the new freight port, Stockholm Norvik Port.

International organisations and European carriers, including CD Cargo, have called for European Member States to support the shift to a more environmentally friendly mode of transport.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, ING, ENGIE and Wärtsilä have recently founded Zero Emission Services B.V. (ZES) to make inland shipping more sustainable.

The total freight volume handled by the Port of Antwerp fell in April due to the corona crisis, but rose by 0.4% overall during the first 4 months of 2020 compared with the same period last year.

Rail Cargo Group is now also connecting Frenkendorf, Switzerland, to its intermodal network with a round trip as part of their direct transport routes between Wofurt and Rotterdam.

A study by Global Market Insights Inc. shows that the barge transportation market size is set to exceed US$50 billion by 2026.

DB Cargo UK’s current Chief Financial Officer, Andrea Rossi, will be-come the company’s new CEO from 1 September 2020.

The industrial branch line that Ports of Stockholm has built to Stockholm Norvik Port was recently connected to the railway network and electrified, creating a direct railway link with the port on the Green Cargo intermodal network.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers.

The collaboration will reduce the risk of shortages due to COVID-19.

The Port of Antwerp COVID-19 taskforce has recently held its first meeting. It confirmed that the port is considered as essential national infrastructure and is important to keep Belgium and the rest of Europe supplied.

Port of Antwerp has assured continuity because it plays a crucial role in supplying Belgium and a large part of Europe.