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German rail warns individual freight wagon service unprofitable

Helen Carrie
April 7, 2025
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Single wagonload freight is loss-making for DB Cargo, the German rail company’s freight operation, and could be shut down, company executive Sigrid Nikutta has told […]

Deutsche Bahn 2024 report confirms DB Cargo massive operating loss

Marco Raimondi
March 27, 2025
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After some information started circulating last week, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has published its report for 2024. Its rail freight subsidiary DB Cargo posted negative numbers…

Germany’s state cargo railway makes heavy losses again

Simon Walton
March 25, 2025
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DB Cargo, the troubled German state-owned rail freight operator, is about to post further substantial losses.

What Is The Oldest Aircraft In The Condor Fleet?

Guest authors
March 24, 2025
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The German leisure carrier has a fascinating mixture of old and new aircraft at its disposal.

DB Cargo had a loss of approximately 350 million euros in 2024

Guest authors
March 21, 2025
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German state-owned rail freight operator DB Cargo made a loss of around 350 million euros in 2024. The company, which the EU has obliged to…

Trade union wants 80 billion euros and no breakup for Deutsche Bahn

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March 19, 2025
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The German railway and transport trade union EVG has spoken out about its vision for the future of German rail. It wants 80 billion euros…

Lufthansa Looks East And South For New Routes

Guest authors
March 15, 2025
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Lufthansa, the group and the airline, have expressed their desire to increase their presence in markets outside North America.

Germany’s 5 Largest Airlines By Seat Capacity

Guest authors
March 15, 2025
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All of these carriers are offering more than nine million seats on flights to, from, and within Germany this year.

Rail takes absolute majority in Hamburg Port modal split

Guest authors
March 13, 2025
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The Port of Hamburg is reasserting its position as a major rail port. In 2024, rail walked away with more than 55 per cent of…

Labor Strikes Disrupt Flights At German Airports

Guest authors
March 10, 2025
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Passengers are being advised not to travel to certain airports, such is the level of operational disruption.