How has the German chemical industry dealt with rail strikes?
With Germany caught up in frequent rail strikes, the sector has been facing difficulties with the transportation of goods. The branch organisation of the German…
Infrabel invests hundreds of millions to upgrade rail operations in Antwerp
The Belgian rail Infrastructure Manager, Infrabel, has big plans for the port of Antwerp and its rail operations. Via a 130 million euro investment that…
Infrabel, BASF and Combinant start rail transformation at port of Antwerp
BASF, the chemical giant and Combinant, Belgium’s largest intermodal terminal, take their rail game seriously. Backed by Infrabel, Belgium’s rail infrastructure manager, the two companies…
BASF about New Silk Road: ‘to send 1 train, we need to take 440 pictures’
There are still many wishes on the list of BASF when it comes to chemical transport between Europe and China, and as long as there…
Major boost Basf Antwerp for chemical industry
The investment wave in Antwerp’s chemical industry continues to surge. Basf Antwerp announced an investment of half a billion euros on Monday. This brings the…
BASF opens new research centre Ludwigshafen
BASF officially opened a new research center at the heart of the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, close to the famous Ammonia Lab. This new pilot…
These innovations hit the tracks in 2018
This year, several key players in the rail freight industry have launched innovative concepts; from bogies to wheelsets, from brakes to tank containers. While SBB…
Infrabel trains emergency workers on hazardous goods by rail
Belgian rail infrastructure manager Infrabel and national freight operator Lineas are leading a multi-agency initiative to provide training to emergency services personnel on the transport…
Flex freight system developed for chemical rail transports
Swiss-based rail freight wagon lease company Wascosa has got together with chemicals’ specialist BASF and Belgian transport manufacturers van Hool to develop an innovative new…