The Czech transport company EP Logistics International is moving into the Hungarian market with its own subsidiary. The new company, SI CARGO Hungária, conducted its…
Category: Rail freight
Porterbrook appoints Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects
Rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook has today announced the appointment of Max Ordish as head of freight and commercial projects. Max, previously senior commercial delivery manager at Porterbrook, has considerable freight experience and has been pivotal in supporting the company’s propositions in the sector since re-entering the market. Stefan Rose, chief investment officer, […]
Quarry rail link reopened after 60 years
The rail link at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Horton quarry in Yorkshire has been reinstated as part of the company’s strategy to improve its network of rail connected quarries and depots. Horton quarry, which has been producing limestone and high-quality gritstone since 1889, is situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and its original rail siding […]
VTG Rail appoints new head of sales and marketing
Private rail freight wagon hire company VTG Rail UK has appointed Matt Hannant as its head of sales and marketing. Matt takes over the role from Marc Hurn, who was promoted to become the company’s managing director in April. Matt joins VTG from previous sales and marketing director roles in the water and lighting sectors. […]
Maritime Transport welcomes first train to Northampton via East West Rail
Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has launched a new rail freight service connecting DP World Southampton with its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton (SLPN). Maritime Intermodal Six arrived in Northampton on 16 June – the first freight train to enter service at […]