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Consortium wins bid for German river port

A consortium comprising the Contargo container hinterland logistics network, SFI and the Ziegler Group has won a bid to operate a new bimodal container terminal in Straubing-Sand on the river Danube in south-east Germany. Construction on the 50,000sq m site has already started  and operation is planned to start in the second quarter of 2025. Up to ten trains per week will call at the new terminal, which will create up ... [+]

Multimodal 2024 dates confirmed

Next year’s Multimodal conference will take place on 11-13 June 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, the show’s organisers have confirmed. The event will once again showcase all key vertical sectors, including manufacturing, retail, agribusiness, chemical, automotive, electronics, FMCG, food & drink, fashion, pharmaceuticals, construction, aerospace, ... [+]

Nike and partners future-proof inland shipping

Netherlands-based Future Proof Shipping (FPS) officially launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam on 25 May.in partnership with sports shoe manufacturer Nike and the BCTN Network of Inland Terminals. The 110m x 11.45m inland containership is being chartered by BCTN ... [+]

Rhenus unveils barge of the future

Rhenus Group unveiled a new concept for low-emission inland waterway vessels at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich in May. The logistics specialist says it is currently constructing two craft powered by a combination of a hydrogen fuel cell, the latest stage VI engines ... [+]

Freight experts in ‘dragon’s den’

MPs on the UK Parliament’s Transport Committee judged a series of Dragon’s Den-style pitches from transport experts and enthusiasts to convince them to adopt their idea as the subject of its next inquiry. Hopefuls at the sessions on 9 and 10 May included Maggie Simpson, ... [+]

Contargo launches Dourges barge link

Contargo has started a new container barge line with two round trips per week between the seaports of Antwerp and Rotterdam and the multimodal terminal in Dourges. This is in addition to its barge service to Valenciennes. The new service is performed by two push barge ... [+]

Multimodal reveals Awards shortlist

The organisers of Multimodal 2023 have published the shortlist for the show Awards. They recognise outstanding industry-leading supply chain businesses and individuals. This year, two of the awards categories, Road and 3PL, have been split to ensure that smaller firms also get the recognition they deserve. Event ... [+]

Intermodal still has a long way to go, say EU auditors

Intermodal freight transport in the EU still cannot compete on an equal footing with trucks, says a report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on 27 March. Regulatory and infrastructure barriers need to be addressed if the EU is to achieve its green ... [+]

Multimodal reveals conference line-up

Organisers of the Multimodal show in Birmingham NEC on 13-15 June have revealed the programme of discussions and presentations. These include: Peak Season Preview 2023; Digitalisation of International Trade and Transport; A Rail Retail Revolution; Roadblocks to sustainable freight - and how to overcome them; ... [+]

Deugro invests for India growth

German forwarder Deugro has set up a DHP Heavylift Solutions arm in Mumbai to operate its own barges and specialized trailer equipment in India. The initial investment is in two barges and four heavy duty modular trailer combinations. The new equipment will allow it to ... [+]

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