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Divača–Koper new railway to open for tests next week

Marco Raimondi
March 3, 2026
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The new Divača-Koper line will be open for traffic (albeit only test runs) as of Monday, 9 March. “Several measurements will be carried out during…

The Port of Koper records a highly successful 2025 with greater rail throughput

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February 24, 2026
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The Slovenian Port of Koper has disclosed key indicators for 2025. “Despite the challenges brought by the unstable global economy, trade uncertainty and changing supply…

Can Slovenia seize the logistics momentum in Central Europe?

Nikos Papatolios
July 15, 2025
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Slovenia’s rise as a logistics hotspot may be gaining traction faster than expected, with the Port of Koper recording a 12% increase in container throughput…

PKP Cargo fast-tracks car transport from Slovakia to Koper

Nikos Papatolios
April 7, 2025
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PKP CARGO Group is expanding its operations in the automotive logistics sector, increasing cross-border rail transport from Slovakian car plants to the Slovenian port of…

Lidl’s Tailwind Intermodal expands Koper-Graz ‘Panther Shuttle’

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December 16, 2024
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Tailwind Intermodal, the ‘neutral’ rail freight subsidiary of supermarket chain Lidl, will expand its Panther Shuttle service from the port of Koper, in Slovenia, to…

Slovenian Parliament gives final approval for Divača-Koper doubling

Marco Raimondi
October 31, 2024
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The Slovenian Parliament officially approved the project to double the Divača-Koper railway line. Construction works for the second track leading into the country’s largest port…

Niš MBOX Terminal spreads rail links to more ports

Nikos Papatolios
August 8, 2024
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The Niš MBOX intermodal terminal in Serbia strives to meet the challenge of becoming a hub in the heart of the Balkans. A new container…

German retailer Lidl to move into rail freight logistics this summer

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March 7, 2024
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Lidl is to move into rail freight with the creation of a new unit, Tailwind Intermodal. This unit will work closely with the German discount retailer’s in-house container shipping line while also offering its services to third parties. “As a sister company of Tailwind Shipping Lines, Tailwind Intermodal GmbH will organise and coordinate the inland […]