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Attention, Antwerp! Prepare your logistics operations with our barge solutions 🚦 As the “Oosterweelwerken” road construction around Antwerp hits a new phase, highway congestion is soaring, with waiting times often exceeding one hour. This is creating challenges for customers trying to plan (un)loading of containers, leading to extra charges from trucking companies and idle staff. But don’t worry: we’ve got alternatives for you. Our barge solution to and from several Inland locations in Belgium helps alleviate these pain points. With Hapag-Lloyd AG's Inland services, you can stick to your schedule and avoid unexpected costs. Plus, you have the flexibility to manage the first and last mile on your terms! 🚢✨ This post is part of our #50reasonswhy series, in which we showcase the wide spectrum of our global Inland services. Further information and contact details can be found here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZWjHbVM #hapaglloyd #container #shipping #HapayLloydInland 👍

💡 Did you know that 85% of Europeans believe that heavier and longer trucks, known as #megatrucks or #gigaliners, will increase #safety risks on the road for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists? 🎯 The solution for a safe and eco-friendly transport of goods: rail freight or combined rail and road transport Go Rail'n'Road, stop megatrucks! 🚆 + 🚛 👉 For full survey details, visit: https://lnkd.in/eqsKAinG #RailFreightForward #RailnRoad #StopMegatrucks #StopGigaliners #WeightsAndDimensionsDirective #RailFreight #CombinedTransport #GreeningFreight #GreenDeal #EuropeanIndustrialDeal

A strong rail freight network is crucial to rebuilding passenger rail in Aotearoa New Zealand. Here some of KiwiRail's customers talk about their use of rail freight, including how important the freight network is for reducing emissions and getting heavy trucks off our roads. https://lnkd.in/gMf4V4Vn

That is why the national rail network which includes the Cook Strait rail link, is a strategic national land transport infrastructure asset that connects 14 regions (once Gisborne is reconnected to the network) that have rail connectivity being more sustainable, environmental friendly than roads will ever be. The national rail network is about regional and national economic, business and population growth for freight and passenger rail services for 80% of the country's population.

Rampant #cabletheft and #destruction across #SouthAfrica’s beleaguered #railnetwork may drive growth in the #road #freight space. Still, it is coming at a high #environmentalcost. According to Bidvest International #Logistics, #solutions must come from both the road and #rail #freight sectors.

The Air seeder is loaded up on FlatRacks and set for transport. We're thrilled to be a part of enhancing farm operations and bringing efficiency to your fields. #importexport #flatrack #roroshipping #breakbulk #shippingworldwide #exportusa #shippingcontainer #atlanticprojectcargo #exportshipping #projectcargo #outofgauge #heavyhaul #oversizedcargo #internationalshipping #freightforwarding #logisticsservices #shippingworldwide #atlanticexpresscorp #heavyequipmentshipping #porttoport #oversizeloads #equipmentransport #johndeere #wideloads #cargoInsurance #custombrokerage #customsclearance #supplychain #exportinggoods #importinggoods #tradecompliance

Rampant #cabletheft and #destruction across #SouthAfrica’s beleaguered #railnetwork may drive growth in the #road #freight space. Still, it is coming at a high #environmentalcost. According to Bidvest International #Logistics, #solutions must come from both the road and #rail #freight sectors.

Looking at the transport connections on the map: What kind of #transport or #logistics company do you think published it ❓ There are a lot of land based connections but there are a lot of #ferry connections too. So, is it ferry or, is it road transport, or #rail ? The short answer is: It's #intermodal and, whilst intermodal in itself is nothing new, I have seen a significant increase in interest in that type of transportation. Offering #consulting services being asked a lot of questions comes with the "territory" and, at the start of this year, most questions were about ferry operators, their routes, the ferry market, etc. Now the questions are all about why, and how, ferry operators can link to intermodal transportation. I find the kind of questions I'm being asked are always a good indicator for #industry trends. ⛴️ DFDS , Stena Line and CLdN have recently announced / advertised the opening of new intermodal connections. Is there a better way to maximise utilisation of your vessel than running a train from, say, Milan to Zeebrugge? The ferry industry is "connecting the dots"; #supplychain is not about a "ferry ticket" from #port A to port B; it's about end-to-end connection. 🏭 #Manufacturers and #retailers are looking for ways to transport their goods producing less #CO2. 🚚 Transport companies cannot procure #EV trucks fast enough to replace #diesel engined vehicles. So, intermodal with about 50% less CO2 got a real boost. Great then we have all the answers or, is it⁉️ Is there anything missing and, if so, what's the next step ❓ 2 things in my opinion: 1️⃣ Easy visibility across the different modes of transport. You can (perhaps)track "your" train and, may be, even your unit on the train but, if you want to track your freight unit from (road based) pick up to train, to ferry, and road based collection it can become tricky. What's the answer? #interoperability (too much to elaborate here). 2️⃣ #TMS (Transport Management System) that can factor CO2 #emissions to map a wholistic (cost + CO2) transport cost. Let's face it; in the not too distant future the cost of transport will no longer just be: #equipment + #fuel + #labour + #distance; it will be all of the aforementioned + CO2 #penalty ‼️ (if you have any doubts about that, just check out how the French government now tax new car buyers...) #logistics Thorsten Runge Consult

🚄 New transport solutions for railcars and locomotives are enhancing mobility and commerce worldwide. Recently, six railway wagons arrived in Port Kembla, Australia, onboard Themis, replacing the aging NSW regional fleet. These 26-meter, 45-ton railcars offer sustainable and comfortable mass transit. 🤝 Our technical experts collaborated with CAF and Kaleido to develop a unique horizontal transfer solution, allowing fully assembled wagons to be rolled onto the vessel without crane lifts, ensuring no damage. 🔧 Fredrik Hedin, Breakbulk Technical Expert, highlights the importance of preparation and expertise in loading such cargo, emphasizing teamwork and meticulous planning. 🌍 As governments invest in rail networks, Wallenius Wilhelmsen is ready to support increased production and transport of railway products from new locations. 🔍 Read more in the article below. #WalleniusWilhelmsen #SustainableTransport #RailwayLogistics #Breakbulk

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