Leading logistics companies and associations have come together in a joint initiative, sounding the alarm at current developments in rail freight transport. They claim these are jeopardising the backbone of climate-friendly and efficient logistics – with far-reaching consequences for the economy, transport and the environment.
The Open letter to Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder and DB CEO Evelyn Palla was first sent at the beginning of November.
“The broad response shows the industry needs a strong, visible voice,” a campaign statement read.
The “Save Combined Transport” initiative lists a series of demands that politicians and infrastructure operators need to address:
• stable and predictable framework conditions
• reliable transport capacities during the construction phases
• functioning, marketable diversion routes
• fair and competitive track access charges
• an infrastructure development that does not slow down logistics and industry.
A new website www.save-combined-transport.com provides comprehensive information on the importance and risks of combined transport. In particular, it documents the collateral damage of current and planned corridor renovations in Germany for industry, freight forwarders and the environment.