RAIL-PORT SYNERGIES

CER and ESPO ask for stronger port-rail interface

The port of Hamburg, which moves the most volumes by rail in Europe. Image: © Port of Hamburg

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) are asking for EU institutions to strengthen the interface between ports and railways. Their main requests revolve around simplified regulatory frameworks, closer cooperation between port and rail ecosystems and proper financing.

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Author: Marco Raimondi

Marco Raimondi is an editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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