by blaettler_redaktion | Jul 13, 2022 | Freight Transport Industry, Sustainability
Energy transition, geopolitical crises, supply shortages – these and other factors could lead to an electricity shortage. The large consumers are called upon to develop scenarios for a quota system. We at the VAP are actively working on this. Electricity is...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Aug 16, 2021 | Competition in rail freight transport, Member
In addition to the federal government, the cantons and large Swiss cities are also increasingly defining holistic freight transport concepts for their efficient, safe and environmentally friendly supply and disposal of goods. The freight transport...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Dec 20, 2022 | Competition in rail freight transport, Sites
Free access to the last mile is crucial for freight railways. Currently, it is imposed by law. In our opinion, it should be enabled instead of imposed. For this to happen, the last mile would have to be spun off from SBB Cargo and be the responsibility...
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by cargorail-admin | Aug 31, 2023 | Operations, Politics
According to the main edition of the SRF Tagesschau news programme from 27 August 2023, the Federal Office of Transport (BAV) views SBB Cargo as solely liable for the consequences of the freight train accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel. The...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Mar 28, 2023 | Interoperability, Operations, Politics
The Federal Office of Transport (FOT) is further developing the Swiss Driving Service Regulations (FDV2024) as part of the 2024 amendment cycle. Systematic changes are central. Here is a statement from the perspective of the shipping industry....
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by blaettler_redaktion | Sep 27, 2023 | Innovation, Interoperability, Operations
Marco Rosso is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cargo sous terrain AG (CST). In an interview with the VAP, he talks about interoperability, non-discrimination on the last mile and the logistics of the future. And about how collaborative...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Sep 19, 2023 | Financing, Politics
On 15 September 2023, the Federal Council instructed the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) to submit an amendment to the Corporate Governance Guidelines by the third quarter of 2024. In doing so, it wants to...
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by blaettler_redaktion | Jun 21, 2021 | Competition in rail freight transport, Politics
A market-oriented variety of services and the role of rail freight in modal shift are up for debate. After SBB Cargo announced a further savings programme, Charles Juillard, member of the Council of States, and the Commission for Transport and...
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