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Supply chain resilience is crucial, especially in times of geopolitical disruptions, pandemics, climate-induced challenges as well as financial instability. Here are some of my key lessons to enhance supply chain resilience: 1. When you are facing disruptions, don't rely solely on technology. Engage with your supply chain partners, externally and internally. 2. Develop a robust issue and escalation management process. Swiftly address the root cause of the problems as they arise, rather than allowing them to become the new normal. 3. Accurate data is the backbone of effective supply chain planning. Ensure a single version of the truth for effective decision-making. 4. Recognise that forecasts are inherently uncertain. Instead of aiming for perfect predictions, focus on building flexibility in your plans.  5. Having excess stock doesn’t translate to a solid contingency plan. Most likely you will end up with the wrong stock. I look forward to attending the #SCLhub event in London tomorrow and exchanging further ideas on resilient supply chains. With David WightmanAndre PereiraAlex LipnitskiyLeon Wheatle

💡 Learn about how the digital automatic coupler #DAC will revolutionize European rail #freight. 🌱 As part of the European Green Deal, the EU has set itself the ambitious target of 30% of goods being transported by #rail. 🚂 One key to achieving this is significantly faster composition and handling of freight trains as well as significantly higher route utilization. With its #CargoFlex, Voith is making an important contribution to achieving this goal – and the European rollout is getting closer. 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02C0_Lw0 #fp5 #TransformingRailFreight #Perspectives

Fast and reliable 🚀 These are the two primary attributes of METRANS trains in Poland. With 80% punctuality, our intermodal trains are almost on the level of passenger trains, nearly double as fast as the rail freight industry average. ⏲️🚆 With an average speed of 54 km/h for METRANS trains in Poland, our trains are more than 66% faster than the average freight train passing through the country. These positive results are not achieved by accident but by a thorough analysis, planning, information management and tracing, excelled by our METRANS Rail sp. z o.o. team. 🌟 #METRANS #RailTransport #Efficiency #Poland #METRANSTrains #IntermodalTransport

Visibility of inbound empty railcars is critical for scheduling crews and keeping production on track. 💡 Check our blog to learn how we're solving empty railcar visibility: https://hubs.li/Q02kXm6X0 #railshipping #railcar #supplychain #transportation #TransmetriQ

Innovation Meets Sustainability with Dual-Mode Locomotives! 🚆🌿 Even in challenging times, private freight railway operators have invested in dual-mode locomotives, becoming pioneers of innovation. According to DieGueterbahnen (association of the private rail freight operators in Germany), this saves 500,000 liters of diesel every day – equivalent to the daily consumption of 2,500 trucks. With only 61% of rail tracks in Germany electrified, the EuroDual and Euro9500 locomotives, as versatile 'dual-operators’, are indispensable for eco-friendly logistics. They replace pure diesel locomotives, reduce energy costs, and improve the carbon footprint – every liter of diesel not burned saves 2.65 kg of CO2! 🤲 The impressive performance of the EuroDual and Euro9500, even away from overhead lines, increases efficiency on the rails and network capacity. Even heavy freight trains can directly access ports, revolutionizing last-mile logistics. European Loc Pool is proud to offer the EuroDual and Euro9500 as a full-service lease. With over 70 locomotives already operating in the European rail network and more than 100 long-term full-service leasing contracts signed, we are setting new standards in the industry. European Loc Pool “Passion for Traction“ #Transport #Innovation #Sustainability #Climate #Rail Thanks to DIE GÜTERBAHNEN for the initiative.

In September 2022, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group initiated a pilot project in Germany aimed at developing a flexible solution for volatile market conditions, complementing the regular TransFER services with ... #AustrianFederalRailways(ÖBB) #Railwayfreight

RailFreight Webinars: Hyperloop and rail freight: the logistics of the future The possibility of applying hyperloop and hyperloop-inspired technology to rail freight is being explored by an increasing amount of organizations. The need for faster trains and faster operations is causing the industry, especially in Europe, to collaborate with hyperloop and hyperloop-inspired projects. #hyperloop #railfreight #logistics #technology

Welcome to the Netherlands, Euro9500! 🚆👋 Here we spot the Euro9500, leased to Rail Force One, making one of its first appearances in the Netherlands. This locomotive is on an impressive journey, hauling a trainset with tank cars from Čierna nad Tisou in East Slovakia to Rotterdam Pernis in the Netherlands. On this journey, the Euro9500 has sustainably transported 3200 tons of sunflower oil across Europe – replacing 120 road-trucks. 🔝🥬 This route showcases exactly what the Euro9500 ‘next generation’ locomotive was created for: hauling heavy loads across Europe, with an extraordinary traction and up to 50% higher performance than conventional locomotives. Following the recent approval of the Euro9500 in the Netherlands and Belgium, Rail Force One - along with other operators - will be using these ELP-leased Euro9500 locomotives for operations in the Netherlands and beyond. We wish Rail Force One always safe travels. 🙏 European Loc Pool "Passion for Traction“ #Rail #Transport #Innovation #Sustainability #Euro9500 Thanks to Erwin Kapteijn for this great picture.

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