Rail Cargo Group’s Post

Vos Logistics is expanding its presence on the #French market via a new #Dourges-#Vénissieux freight route with the help of #VEGA’s #R2L system. The system allows for the transfer of non-cranable silo-trailers from road to rail and vice versa. #VosLogistics is pragmatic, and a new route is already in the making. #railfreight #railfreightnews #railcargonews

By 2030, the share of goods transported by rail is to increase from 18 percent to 30 percent. This is a objective of the EU's European Green Deal. With its fully automatic #CargoFlex coupler, Voith is making an important contribution to achieving this goal. The innovative coupler ensures that two wagons are coupled together quickly and safely. At the same time, the brake air, power and data lines of the individual cars are automatically connected. Today, all this is still done by strenuous and dangerous manual labor. Anyone who wants to get an idea of the enormous achievements of freight #transport by rail can visit Europe's largest marshalling yard, Maschen/Seevetal, not far from Hamburg, for example, on Rail Day today. On an area of around 280 hectares, 700 employees ensure that up to 4,000 freight cars pass over the 750 switches on the seven-kilometer-long and 700-meter-wide site every day. Up to 100 arriving and departing freight trains pass over the 590,00 railroad ties every working day. Thanks to our CargoFlex, work at the massive marshalling yard will soon be even more efficient and safer at the same time. #RailDay #TagderSchiene

Fun Fact About Ocean, Air, and Land Freight: Ocean shipping is the most environmentally friendly way to transport goods compared to air and land transportation. Did you know that one large container ship can carry as much cargo as hundreds of freight planes, miles of train wagons, and a fleet of trucks? These ships are huge—some can hold up to 20,000 containers, enough to fill a football stadium! While ocean freight is known for its large capacity and efficiency, air freight is famous for its speed. However, it’s much more expensive—air transport can cost 12–16 times more than sea transport. Land freight has also made great strides in sustainability. For example, it takes over 60 modern trucks to produce the same emissions as a single truck made before 1988, showing how much cleaner and greener land transport has become. These facts show how each type of freight—ocean, air, and land—has its own special role in the global logistics network. 🌍✈️🚢🚚

We are pleased to announce that Patrick Terminals, Australia’s leading terminal operator, has successfully commissioned ten Kalmar hybrid straddles at our Melbourne terminal, positioning us as the first container terminal operator in Australia to implement the latest Kalmar hybrid technology. These state-of-the-art hybrid straddles are now fully operational. This strategic investment underscores Patrick Terminals’ commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmentally responsible practices. The new Kalmar hybrid straddles are designed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to traditional diesel-powered machines, aligning with our decarbonisation strategy. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne has highlighted the importance of Patrick’s decarbonisation initiatives, emphasising the need for industry collaboration to achieve Victoria’s environmental goals. "We are proud to be the first container terminal operator in Australia to invest in the Kalmar hybrid straddles and set new benchmarks for more environmentally friendly container handling," says Michael Jovicic, CEO, Patrick Terminals. "As a leader in the industry, we understand the importance of reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmentally responsible practices. Together with our partner, Kalmar, we have a shared dedication to building a more sustainable industry. By investing in these hybrid straddles, we are making a strong commitment towards our decarbonisation journey.”    At Patrick Terminals, we continue to focus on a sustainable future and are proud of the positive impact these new hybrid straddles will have on operations. This marks a milestone in our journey towards the decarbonisation of our operations. #decarbonisation #hybrid #freight #logistics

Matthew McGrath, Dawson Carty, Thomas Barnes, and I will be representing Left Lane Associates at The Trucking Network #Green #Freight #Innovation conference on March 2, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for #Fleet owners to share #bestpractices and stay on the cutting edge of the carbon-neutral transformation that is taking place in the #supplychain industry. In this case what's good for the planet is also good for the #truckingindustry. As time goes on, it's likely that regulation will force #Transportation companies to comply with green initiatives. #Logistics companies that get a head start on the transformation will be in the best competitive position. What is your company doing now and in the future to be ready for a carbon-neutral operating environment? Join us and your peers at the event - make sure you stay ahead of the curve. Thanks to Naveen Nav and her team for getting us all #together. https://lnkd.in/g8zTyEEj

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What exactly is combined transport? In short: we combine the strengths of the environmentally friendly #rail with the advantages of other modes of transport (such as truck or ship) and, together with our subsidiaries, e.g. TFG Transfracht GmbH, are a full-service provider in combined transport. 🎬 How does this work ? Watch the video:

Decarbonising truck traffic - our new electric trucks are hitting the road 🥳 We’ve just put the first electrically powered trucks into operation at our in-house freight forwarder Container Transport Dienst (CTD) in Hamburg. These environmentally friendly trucks are part of our sustainability strategy, which seeks to accelerate the decarbonisation of logistics chains and provide our customers with greener transport solutions. CTD will initially be using the new electric trucks for container transfers in the Port of Hamburg and subjecting them to extensive testing. As part of these tests, data will be gathered to provide us with important insights for potential purchases of further e-trucks. In particular, this includes data on the efficient use of the trucks in the Port of Hamburg and the execution of charging cycles. #HHLA #Hamburg #logistics #etruck

It’s time to change the way we perceive and calculate value in freight logistics

EV Cargo’s Palletforce LTL network model offers huge environmental benefits and paired together with collecting a RoSPA Gold award for the 14th consecutive year we’re delighted to win the Sustainable Transport Award at the Motor Transport Awards as part of EV Cargo. Virginia Alzina, EV Cargo Chief Sustainability Officer, said: “We are delighted that EV Cargo has once again been recognised and rewarded for the significant progress we have made towards emissions reduction and overall sustainability. “EV Cargo is building a reputation as one of the best and most forward-thinking logistics operators, with our values of growth, innovation and sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Not only are we driving decarbonisation of our customer supply chains but we have made great strides in training, recruitment, diversity, skills and safety – all attributes which contribute to a sustainable transport business.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZypkC3B #Palletforce #EVCargo #MTAwards2023 #Sustainability #PalletNetwork #EmergeVest