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21.09.2022 | Competition in rail freight transport, Freight Transport Industry, SustainabilityTags: DAC, Data platform, EU, Interview, Vision, Wagonload traffic
Dr Heiko Fischer presides over the International Union of Wagon Keepers UIP. The former VTG boss talks to the VAP about the future of European rail freight transport and the digital transformation of the rail sector. He would like to see more...
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VAP General Assembly of 19 August 2022
Our General Assembly made it clear: 2050 is fast approaching. On site and virtually, numerous VAP members and guests followed the statutory part with a memorable opening speech by President Josef Dittli. A special highlight was the speech by Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga on the importance of rail freight transport for Switzerland.
Our General Assembly made it clear: 2050 is fast approaching. On site and virtually, numerous VAP members and guests followed the statutory part with a memorable opening speech by President Josef Dittli. A special highlight was the speech by Federal Councillor Simonetta Sommaruga on the importance of rail freight transport for Switzerland.
Power shortage (part 2): Prepare now for later
22.08.2022 | Freight Transport Industry, SustainabilityTags: Confederation, Crisis, Electricity, Industry
Should an electricity shortage actually occur in Switzerland due to the geopolitical crisis and supply bottlenecks, it is essential that freight transport customers can continue to be served. This means that the transport companies must clarify their energy needs in...
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«We want to be faster and better than the others in the future as well.»
22.07.2022 | Competition in rail freight transport, Freight Transport IndustryTags: Industry, Interview, Promoting young talent, Rolling stock, Wagonload traffic
In June 2022, the takeover of the family business WASCOSA by Swiss Life and Vauban was announced. We wanted to know more about the background to this sale and the vision of WASCOSA from the former owner and future Chairman of the Board of Directors Philipp...
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Economic advantages of a competitive freight railway
14.07.2022 | Freight Transport Industry, SustainabilityTags: DAC, Digitisation, Promoting young talent, Security, Traffic shift
Freight transport plays a crucial role for the national economy as it enables the exchange of goods and services. In view of the challenges such as limited road capacity and climate change, the shift of freight transport to rail is becoming...
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