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Record Number of China-Europe Freight Trains

Logistics Business Magazine

To help with reduced shipping capacity due to the pandemic, over the last two months, the China-Europe freight train service has experienced a record peak in services. As of 6th May, the number of China-Europe freight trains originating in Xi’an reached 1,000 this year, 78 days earlier than the same period last year.

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“Smart” freight wagons undergo pilot project

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The project for a smarter freight train is scheduled to run for 15 months. The freight wagons are equipped with a variety of modern sensors and communication technologies provided by different manufacturers, in particular from Nexxiot and PJM, which represent the latest state of development in terms of innovation and market readiness.

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Gothenburg Named Top Swedish Logistics Location

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The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden’s best logistics locations. The Port of Gothenburg handles 53% of Sweden’s total container freight and volume growth is stable with nine straight quarters of increased container throughput.

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XPO Logistics Rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton

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Current users at each site are helping to train wider groups on how to use the suits. For example, it will not allow the back to make an incorrect posture movement. The post XPO Logistics Rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Detection Dogs have Nose for Prohibited Cargo

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The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell and include Spaniels, Labradors, German Shepherd or Golden Retrievers. A new cohort is currently also in training to be able to sniff out lithium batteries.

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TX Logistik expands Swedish intermodal services

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The new block train will be operated as a company train for the Austrian full truckload specialist LKW Walter. Up to 38 units can be loaded onto one train and most of the units will be trailers. Up to 38 units can be loaded onto one train and most of the units will be trailers. Four round trips per week are planned.

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Freightliner secures funding for emissions tool

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Freightliner , in partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, has successfully secured government funding to develop a Rail Freight Energy and Emissions Calculator (REEC) that will be deployed on the existing NR+ platform used for rail- freight planning.