Nikos Papatolios

Rotterdam

Editor at RailFreight

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France’s transport minister backs rail freight-operators want law, not promises

2 weeks ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

time to act Published on 23-05-2025 at 09:30 France’s Minister of Transport, Philippe Tabarot, has pledged to support the rail freight sector with increased public funding and hinted at a possible eco-tax on trucks to rebalance competition with road haulage.
Polish intermodal rail rebounds in 2024, driven by port volumes and eastern corridors

2 weeks ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

Rail freight is back in Ostend port after 15 yearsTrains have been absent from the Belgian Port of Ostend for 15 long years, but that time has now come to an end. Rail freight…
Car logistics main driver in the growth of KTZ’s Xi’an terminal

2 weeks ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

automotives on the rise Published on 20-05-2025 at 12:06 The Kazakh terminal in Xi’an that started operations in February 2024 is seeing a noticeable growth in transit volumes in the first months of 2025.
Romanian rail freight industry faced strong headwinds in 2024

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

expected development Published on 16-04-2025 at 15:00 Romania’s rail freight sector is facing significant challenges. New data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) reveal a notable downturn in performance during 2024.
Adif seeks operator for Valladolid Intermodal Terminal, tender is open

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

hub in the making Published on 16-04-2025 at 10:53 Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif has launched a tender process for leasing the new intermodal freight terminal in Valladolid. The terminal is a key part of Valladolid’s new railway complex and is strategically positioned within Adif’s network of intermodal hubs. Are you already a member?
AI at work: Real intelligence behind container moves

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

Imagine navigating your daily commute using an app like Google Maps or Waze. These tools constantly analyse real-time traffic, accidents, and road closures to guide you on the fastest route from point A to point B. Now, picture an intermodal container terminal facing a similar challenge: optimising the movement and storage of thousands of containers.
BASF named Shipper of the Year at RailFreight Summit 2025

1 month ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

commitment to rail Published on 09-04-2025 at 17:02 Gdansk, Poland – The RailFreight Summit 2025 in Gdansk was the setting for the Shipper of the Year award, where BASF was recognised for its notable contributions to rail transport. The company was honoured for its leadership in utilising rail transport and setting a high standard for the logistics industry.
Gothenburg’s port-rail success: A model for Europe?

2 months ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

surge in rail freight Published on 09-04-2025 at 10:44 The Port of Gothenburg has witnessed a remarkable surge in rail freight, with volumes doubling over the last six years and rail accounting for almost 60% of total container operations.
Intermodal Pro: 15 years of TOS development

2 months ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

Tideworks Technology, a known name in the terminal operating system (TOS) market, recently marked its 25th anniversary in September 2024. While starting in the maritime sector, the company moved into the intermodal sector 15 years ago with its Intermodal Pro (IPro) solution. Tideworks now leverages this 15-year experience and expertise in intermodal operations to provide adaptable TOS solutions globally.
PKP Cargo fast-tracks car transport from Slovakia to Koper

2 months ago | railfreight.com | Nikos Papatolios

automotive logistics Published on 07-04-2025 at 14:26 PKP CARGO Group is expanding its operations in the automotive logistics sector, increasing cross-border rail transport from Slovakian car plants to the Slovenian port of Koper. PKP CARGO International is spearheading these operations. Are you already a member?