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RailFreight Webinar – The role of combined transport during a fuel crisis

Newsroom — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:51:56 +0000

The war on Iran is causing oil and fuel prices to surge, with a devastating impact on the global economy and supply chain. During the similar crisis that hit in the 1970s, Europe started to take combined transport more seriously since it is less dependent on fossil fuels. Can a similar scenario play out during the current emergency? Register for the upcoming RailFreight Webinar to join the discussion and find out more about our upcoming event, the European Cargo Experience.
The webinar, named “The role of combined transport during a fuel crisis”, will see the participation of Akos Ersek, Chief Policy Advisor at UIRR, and Martin Koubek, Head of Silk Road at Metrans. It will take place on Monday 13 April at 15:00 and registration is free of charge. With them, we will discuss what the main challenges in these times of crisis are for the rail freight and intermodal sector, but also analyse how these modes of transport might be helpful.

How is this crisis different from the one that took place half a century ago? Is combined transport in a better position to offer help than it was back then? How are the different industry segments coping? This and more questions will be addressed with Ersek and Koubek as well as the audience.

European Cargo Experience

The webinar will also be the perfect opportunity to get the latest on the upcoming European Cargo Experience, where Koubek will participate as a speaker. Organised by RailFreight.com in cooperation with World Cargo News and ProjectCargo Journal, this brand new event will take place in Gdansk, Poland, on 6 and 7 May.

The main focus of the event will be on digitalisation and automation in terminals. For example, the issues of data sharing and digital standards will be key topics tackled from different perspectives. Interoperability between different loading units will also be one of the main focus of the event.

As usual, there will also be a site visit and an exclusive networking dinner, as well as plenty other opportunities to mingle during the two days. Join the webinar to discover more about the European Cargo Experience and enjoy a discount on the ticket. Otherwise, more information can found here and you can secure your spot here.

More speakers confirmed for the European Cargo Experience

Marco Raimondi — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:55:31 +0000

The first edition of the European Cargo Experience is less than two months away, with more and more speakers being confirmed. Held in Gdansk, Poland, on 6 and 7 May 2026 and co-organised with our sister publications WorldCargo News and Project Cargo Journal, the event will bring together industry players from all sides.
The main theme of the European Cargo Experience will be terminals, with a special focus on automation and digitalisation. Over the past few weeks, the programme has been filled with high level speakers including the CEO of Baltic Hub Jan Van Mossevelde who will set the stage for the whole event.

Covering all bases

Other confirmed speakers are Martin Koubek, Head of Silk Road at Metrans, Alexander Prahl, Head of Global Partnerships & Business Development at Tailwind and Janusz Kuzmicki, Shipping Director at Chipolbrok Gdynia. Moreover, Stephan Stiehler, Sales Director Intermodal at Konecranes and Anton Bernaerd, Business Development Director at Camco Technologies will bring their expertise regarding terminal equipment.

With such a diverse speaker panel, we want to touch upon all those elements that make a terminal the perfect intermediary between different transport modalities. From data standardisation and data sharing to automation and loading units, the European Cargo Experience will be an all-encompassing event and a must-attend for anyone in the transport and logistics industries.

The details

The event will be held at the Mercure Hotel Gdansk. On the first day (6 May), there will be an exclusive site visit to Baltic Hub followed by a special dinner at Canis, a marvelous location in the heart of the city. The second day (7 May) will feature the programme of the event, with insightful conferences and networking activities. Do not miss out, stay updated on the programme here and secure your spot for the European Cargo Experience here.

Image: © Baltic Hub

European Cargo Experience: first speakers and location unveiled

Newsroom — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:25:39 +0000

The European Cargo Experience, RailFreight.com’s brand new event developed jointly with our sister publications WorldCargo News and Project Cargo Journal, is gradually taking shape. The event will be held at the Hotel Mercure in Gdańsk, Poland, on 6 and 7 May 2026 and the first speakers are now confirmed.
The main theme of the event will be all things terminals, from equipment to automation, from loading units to digital tracking. The first two confirmed speakers are Eugen Truschkin, Director Rail and Intermodal Logistics Consulting at DB ECO, and Dennis Jul Pedersen, CEO of Port Esbjerg. While the programme shapes up, you can stay informed here. Tickets will go on sale next week and more details are coming soon.

Speakers in focus

Truschkin will bring his expertise on loading units and their role in facilitating the modal shift to rail much coveted by the European Union. How can terminals make sure they can handle all of them? How do terminal equipment needs change? Would it be better to have terminals specialising in specific types of cargo? Pedersen, on the other hand, will focus on automated and semi-automated cranes from container yards to rail terminals. Which crane tasks can be automated? How can safe work zones be guaranteed? What human skills will continue to be a necessity and which ones will become more obsolete?

Other than a programme filled with interesting sessions, the European Cargo Experience will also be a perfect opportunity for industry leaders to network and mingle. The first day will feature a site visit and a relaxed dinner to set the stage for the event. The second day will include the main programme, filled with interesting sessions, networking activities and an unmissable closing reception to enjoy a drink, reconnect with business partners and reflect on the sessions.

RailFreight.com unveils new event: the European Cargo Experience

Newsroom — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:04:12 +0000

RailFreight.com is launching a brand new event in cooperation with our sister publications WorldCargo News and Project Cargo Journal: the European Cargo Experience. The event will take place in Gdańsk, Poland, on 6 and 7 May 2026 with a strong focus on terminals, terminal equipment and interoperability between different modalities.
The first edition of the European Cargo Experience will see two parallel sessions taking place at the same time. With the programme still taking shape, one session will place the spotlight on digitalisation, digital standards and data harmonisation, while the other one will revolve around the hardware present in terminals, automation and semi-automation and how to adapt terminals to handle different types of cargo.

Tickets for the upcoming event will be available soon on the European Cargo Experience website. Other than the main programme planned for 7 May, there will be a site visit and a delicious networking dinner on 6 May. There will also be plenty of networking opportunities during the second day, as after the plenary there will be ample time to mingle with lunch and more activities planned.

The RF Magazine

The brand new European Cargo Experience will also be the perfect chance to get your hands on the upcoming second edition of the RF Magazine. After the first one focussed on Eurasian connectivity, this one will highlight the role of terminals and policies in Europe in the development of rail freight and intermodal services. If you are interested in establishing a partnership for the event or the magazine, you can contact our sales team!