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After the freight train accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the Federal Office of Transport (FOT) is promoting rail freight transport with tangible measures: The tunnel may only be used for freight trains. The compensation per train operated in...
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Freight Transport Forum: Multimodality and the Future of (Rail) Logistics
12.05.2023 | Events, Freight Transport Industry, InnovationTags: Digitisation, EU, Industry, Multimodality
The Freight Transport Forum, which took place on 20 April 2023, addressed the future of logistics, multimodality and, in particular, the steps needed to modernise Swiss freight transport in a digital and dynamic world. Top-class speakers informed...
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Power shortage (Part 4): Emergency measures are concretised
14.12.2022 | Freight Transport Industry, Politics, SustainabilityTags: Confederation, Crisis, Electricity, Industry
Energy security is and remains one of our top issues. The Federal Council is currently concretising the management measures in the event of an electricity shortage in the form of prepared ordinances. Special provisions are envisaged for...
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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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