A collaboration between Port of Södertälje, Intercontainer and two of Europe’s largest intermodular rail operators will now make it possible to transport both trailers and containers by rail from Italy and Germany directly to Södertälje. This joint collaboration indicates that Port of Södertälje strengthens its position as the Greater Stockholm regions’ logistical hub; managing director Erik Froste foresees an increase in goods volumes via the rail network.
Port of Södertälje shares a unique geographical position making it possible to combine shipping with both rail and road transport. The expansion of the combi-terminal, since the collaboration between Intercontainer, Kombiverker and Hupac was implemented, means that it is now possible to transport goods via rail from Port of Södertälje to Italy and 25 terminals in Germany.
‘The fact that we now have this collaboration with Europe’s largest operators means a great deal for our continuing operations to develop Port of Södertälje in becoming the leading combi-terminal in the region. Earlier we dealt mostly with trailers and containers that had been loaded in Sweden. We can now receive intermodal loads by rail from the whole of Europe,’ comments Erik Froste, managing director of Port of Södertälje.
Intercontainer has used Port of Södertälje via rail five days-a-week over a ten-year period. The focus has been mainly on containers but gradually the share of trailers has seen an increase. Port of Södertälje expects further arrivals by train every week.
Kombiverker is Europe’s biggest rail operator of combi-traffic via rail and truck. In 2010 the company transported over 21 million tonnes of goods and has a very strong traffic network in Germany and the old East bloc countries. Hupac is also one of the biggest intermodular operators in Europe who’s main focus is Italy and the Benelux region.
Port of Södertälje is also favoured by Norwegian CargoNets plans to close down their operations in Årsta. Part of the goods that were handled by CargoNet from Årsta will now be re-directed to Port of Södertälje thanks to our collaboration with Intercontainer.
’There is an obvious risk that goods handled by CargoNet may well find their way back on the roads again. Of course we want to make money but it’s far better for the environment that goods can continue to be transported by rail,’ says Erik Froste and adds that this will lead to the opening of new jobs in the region.
For more information, please contact:
Erik Froste, managing director, Port of Södertälje
Telephone: +46 8-550 237 41 or +46 730-551 857
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