Topic: Rotterdam

Combatting cancellations and delays “Unique step” towards rail cooperation in the Rotterdam port

Rail operators on the Rotterdam port railway are coming together to collaborate in a unique pilot project. The participants, accounting for 70% of the market…
Business expansion ÖBB RCG expands: “Particularly beneficial for chemical, steel, and paper industries”

The Austrian national rail freight operator ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has launched new routes. The company strengthens its service offering between Austria, Germany and…
North(west) Europe Winter rail disruptions persist: “Factories can literally grind to a halt”

The rail disruptions following heavy snowfall and low temperatures in the north and northwest of Europe have not yet subsided. Weather conditions continue to mount…
Switches and overhead lines fail Winter weather shuts down operations in Hamburg and Rotterdam ports

Northwestern Europe has been struck by some unexpectedly harsh winter weather. That is translating into operational problems in two major European ports: Rotterdam and Hamburg.
CLOSER TO THE PORT Port of Rotterdam to move IJsselmonde railway yard

The railway complex in IJsselmonde, located in the south of Rotterdam, will be moved to the Maasvlakte Zuid area, closer to the port and further…
Hundreds arrested Riot police ends Saturday’s rail blockade in Rotterdam port

The Dutch riot police put an end to a new rail blockade in the Rotterdam port on Saturday. Activist group Geef Tegengas said that 800…
APM and Rotterdam World Gateway ‘Infrastructure blockades across Europe this weekend’, Rotterdam terminals targeted already

Activists are again blocking operations in the port of Rotterdam. This time, they are not specifically targeting rail infrastructure, but rather the APM and Rotterdam…
Ballast removed Climate activists damage Rotterdam port railway

Rail infrastructure in the port of Rotterdam has become a popular site for climate-related protests in 2025. Activists seem to target rail freight more and…
WITH VEGA AND VTG'S R2L SYSTEM DFDS launches Rotterdam-Poland rail link for semi-trailers

Danish shipping giant DFDS completed the tests for a rail service suitable for semi-trailers with the r2l system developed by VTG and VEGA. “That means…
Hinterland capacity boost Port congestion mostly on land, Rotterdam sees possible relief in rail

Ports in the northwest of Europe are dealing with heavy congestion. Shipping giants Maersk and CMA CGM even cancelled port calls in Rotterdam due to…
NATO summit The Rotterdam port rail blockers are back

The protestors of “Geef Tegengas” are back on the rails in the Rotterdam port. No trains can pass the two locations of the protest, at…
Dangerous goods Bertschi completes Rotterdam intermodal terminal expansion

After months of delays thanks to Rotterdam’s bold (and protected) seagulls, Bertschi has finished the expansion of its terminal in the port. It now has…