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Metrans’ terminal in Slovakia just got bigger
Metrans, the rail freight subsidiary of HHLA, expanded its terminal in Dunajská Streda, near the Slovakian border with Hungary. The terminal now has 50,000 extra square metres of space which will be used for container repairing, storaging, and washing. One of the terminal’s main connection is to Halkali, west of Instanbul, Turkey. It was launched…
Swedish rail investments “urgent” for industry to flourish
Investments in Swedish rail are a necessity for the country’s industry to flourish. One in four of Sweden’s industrial companies is seriously affected by disruptions, stoppages, or a lack of rail capacity. In the long term, this could hinder the sector’s competitiveness. A quarter of all industrial companies in Sweden are seriously affected by disruptions,…
China-Europe: railways are congested and container rates are spiking
China-Europe trade corridors are currently facing some significant issues concerning container rates as well as congestion along the railways. Concerning rail freight, congestion concerns the Alashankou and Khorgos border crossings between China and Kazakhstan. Moreover, some issues are starting to surface at the Małaszewicze border crossing in Poland. Rail congestion is having a serious impact…