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15.06.2023 | Freight Transport Industry, InnovationTags: Automation, COVID-19, Digitisation, Logistics sites, Modal split, NRLA
In this tribute, you will learn how rail freight transport in Switzerland is moving persistently towards the future. For many years, innovation was a foreign word for the «brown wagons». But this era is passé. The freight railways are ready for the age...
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«An excellent neutral negotiation partner»
The Vetropack Group is a listed and family-run glass packaging manufacturer in Switzerland. We at the VAP accompanied Vetropack during the negotiations on the new siding contract and the renewal of the sidings. We talk about this cooperation and the future of rail freight transport with Philippe Clerc, Head of the Vetropack site in St-Prex.
The Vetropack Group is a listed and family-run glass packaging manufacturer in Switzerland. We at the VAP accompanied Vetropack during the negotiations on the new siding contract and the renewal of the sidings. We talk about this cooperation and the future of rail freight transport with Philippe Clerc, Head of the Vetropack site in St-Prex.
Outsourcing the last mile and making it non-discriminatory
20.12.2022 | Competition in rail freight transport, SitesTags: Logistics sites, Operating regulations, Railway infrastructure, Sidings, Wagonload traffic
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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Forum Sidings 2022 – Review
01.12.2022 | Events, SitesTags: Audit, FOT, Logistics sites, Operating regulations, Sidings, Wagonload traffic
For the first time since 2018, the Siding Forum was held again on 15 November 2022. The speakers agreed: sidings can very well be operated successfully, as long as the operators invest money and time in planning, expertise and safety. That’s what it’s...
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