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…
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How is the rail transport of dangerous goods evolving?
The rail transport of dangerous goods is still somewhat of a mysterious topic. Difficulties in gathering data and new trends do not make it easy…
Derailed freight train leaves city in Ohio in state of emergency
A derailment of a freight train in the US state of Ohio that occurred on Friday evening has left the city in a state of…
Austria: train collision results in a fire and traffic restrictions
Two freight trains collided in Fürnitz, Carinthia, in Austria. The collision took place at 4:23 am local time in a station area. Several wagons, as…
Electric vehicles, but not batteries are allowed on China railways
After two years of intensive lobbying for electric cars to be shipped by train in China, it is finally possible. From 17 September, finished vehicles…
Electric cars on Eurasian rail? China seems ready to do it
New Energy Vehicles, including electric cars, could probably become the protagonists in Eurasian rail freight transport soon. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce revealed a new…
Intercontinental lithium battery transport could turn to rail, says insurance company
TT Club freight insurance company says that overland transport, including rail, could attract more dangerous goods for long-distance intercontinental traffic. Despite being forbidden in the…
3 contractors up for the job: making Rotterdam yards fireproof in 8 months
Three contractors have committed to the construction of fire extinguishing facilities and emergency roads at the five freight yards in the Rotterdam port area. These…
Waalhaven yard in Rotterdam keeps extinguishing train till 2023
Waahaven South in the port of Rotterdam may continue operating with its current fire extinguishing system until 2023. A new, permanent solution is planned for…
Hupac launches railway service for European chemicals to China
Hupac is setting up a new cross-border liquid cargo service between Europe and China. The rail freight line is specifically designed for the chemical industry…
Concerns in the South of Netherlands about increasing number of hazardous goods trains
Last year, the railway line crossing the Dutch West Braband province saw the transportation of 8,000 dangerous goods tank wagons. This yearly number may increase…
Bulk of electric cars produced in China, but still not moved by train
With an increasing number of electric cars being produced in China, the demand for China-made electric vehicles in Europe is rising. This is all the…