Topic: Modal shift

Dutch government subsidises Samskip barge connections

Samskip has secured a subsidy from the Dutch government which is working towards the ‘Modal Shift Program’. This program will support the initiative of switching cargo transport from road to inland water shipping and road...Read more

05-10-2023|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

Connecting the hinterlands: challenges faced by rail and barge

In addition to being crucial modes of freight transportation, connecting ports and the hinterlands, rail and barge have the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per kilometre and unit transported. Strengthening these industries will therefore be crucial...Read more

21-10-2022|1 comment|author: Emma Dailey

PCS 2022: When is rail right?

While many links in the project cargo supply chain have a ways to go towards decarbonising operations, rail has been in the spotlight as one of the cleanest modes of transportation. During the 2022 Project...Read more

19-10-2022|2 comments|author: Emma Dailey

Liebherr statisfied with modal shift for mining equipment

Modal shiftPRESS RELEASE – Liebherr is very satisfied with the results of a modal shift trial in which mining equipment is transported to major seaports by barge instead of trucks. After three months of testing, the...Read more

28-10-2019|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic

Porsche puts cars on train to China

New Silk RoadPorsche has traditionally relied on trains for its logistics in Europe but from April 2019 the sports car manufacturer will use rail transport for its transcontinental logistics as well. Part of the vehicles will travel...Read more

08-04-2019|Comment|author: Adnan Bajic