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The Netherlands wants to spend €1bln on rail freight in the coming years

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June 12, 2026
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The Dutch are preparing for a rail freight debate on 17 June. State Secretary for Infrastructure Annet Bertram informed parliament of the government’s views ahead…

Rail blockades push the Netherlands to tighten protest law

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June 4, 2026
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The Dutch government is considering implementing a series of measures to curb the negative impact of various kinds of disruptive protests. A joint letter to…

Increase in UK-Netherlands rail travel contributes to Eurostar’s growth

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June 3, 2026
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UK Eurostar’s 2025 full-year results show a great increase in rail travel between the UK and the Netherlands contributed to the growth in revenue.

Rotterdam blockades: international rail freight industry appeals to Dutch ministry

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June 3, 2026
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The rail freight industry, represented by the European Combined Transport association UIRR and the Dutch association RailGood, has appealed to the Netherlands’ infrastructure ministry for…

Investigation confirms: Dutch rail freight costs far exceed those of neighbouring countries

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May 29, 2026
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The Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail and the Port of Rotterdam have investigated the cost of rail freight in the Netherlands. Their findings confirmed what…

De Jong Shipping expands into Belgium with TransMatch stake

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May 27, 2026
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De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in Belgian inland shipping operator TransMatch. It marks the first time the Dutch group has had a formal presence in the Belgian market. The deal forms part of De Jong Shipping’s wider growth strategy in inland and push barge shipping across Northwest Europe. The companies said the partnership would broaden operational coverage and strengthen commercial activities in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) arc, and inland European waterways.

Outgoing Hupac CEO Michail Stahlhut joins Rail Innovators Group

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May 20, 2026
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Michail Stahlhut, who is leaving his position as Chief Executive Officer of Hupac this month, is joining the Rotterdam-based Rail Innovators Group (RIG) on 1…

Rotterdam protests wreak havoc on rail freight and beyond, IM heads to police

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May 20, 2026
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The Rotterdam port railway blockades by activist groups are highly disruptive to the rail freight industry. Financial damages could be higher than initially thought, and…

Massive 19-Hour Flights: KLM’s 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Full List]

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May 19, 2026
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Discover KLM’s most epic flights, including a staggering 19-hour journey.

Second activist group joins Rotterdam blockades, tries to vandalise the tracks

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May 19, 2026
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The Rotterdam port railway has been heavily impacted by a week of activist blockades. The “Geef Tegengas” collective has targeted rail freight operations in the…