Category: Freight Rail

VR Logistics transported 12.6 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, down 7.2% year on year. Weak demand from Finnish heavy industry, particularly the forest sector, continued to weigh on rail freight volumes.

The extra capacity is aimed at shippers affected by reduced inland waterway capacity, not at a confirmed traffic shift.

Forest products and anthracite remained the largest traffic groups, while frac sand and rock salt drove the fastest growth.

It estimates around 2,000 TEU of available capacity for freight that can be shifted from barge to rail.

The Vectron hauled the train to Padborg, where Hector Rail took over for the final leg to Falköping.

The facility moves imported edible oil by rail from Mombasa to bonded storage in Nairobi, replacing part of the road leg.

Each round trip carries around 2,000 tonnes, giving HKM a rail buffer while Rhine barges remain restricted.

The operator has 1,700 grain wagons ready, including 500 newer vehicles entering their first full harvest season.

The operator has 1,700 grain wagons ready, including 500 newer vehicles entering their first full harvest season.

The operator has 1,700 grain wagons ready, including 500 newer vehicles entering their first full harvest season.