VPI: Rail freight transport needs further modernisation of the infrastructure

With over 450 guests, the traditional New Year's reception of the Association of Freight Car Owners in Germany e.V. (VPI) set a new attendance record. At the 14th VPI Symposium on the following January 9th, the modernisation of the infrastructure and combined transport were the focus of the debates.
"The future belongs to the smartest ports, not necessarily the largest," stated Dr. Małgorzata Bielenia from the University of Gdańsk at the 24th "Kiel Market Square". The traditional networking event of the maritime industry took place for the first time on May 31, 2022 together with foreign partners - in Kiel's Seeburg and this time in English.
Sunshine shone on the exhibition center of Halle Münsterland, sunshine also dominated the facial expressions of the thousands of trade visitors from 72 countries. The 28th iaf in Münster/Westphalia was a complete success, summed up Dr. Siegfried Krause, organizer of the trade fair.
"Track to the Future" was the leitmotif of the 28th International Exhibition of Track Technology (iaf) in Münster, Westphalia. "I am delighted that so many of you have remained loyal to the trade fair and are contributing to the success of the iaf by participating," said VDEI President Dr. Thomas Mainka. "It also fills me with pride that there are many impressive world premieres to be seen at the trade fair again this time."
125 years ago, Siemens & Halske acquired a 21-hectare property on the "Nonnenwiesen" in Spandau, which was still independent at the time. From 1914 the district, which now belongs to Berlin, was called Siemensstadt. This large area is now to be given a second future under the name “Siemensstadt Square”.
She is still responsible for the customer service center, wagon management and IT sales at DB Cargo. But as of October the first this year, Iris Hilb, who is well known in the railway industry, will be responsible for sales on the management board of Wascosa AG.
Berlin's district of Adlershof is booming. On April 13, 2022, Siemens Mobility presented its planned investment to the rail infrastructure department as a commitment to the Berlin location.
In the fairy tale, a rabbit and a hedgehog are racing. But whenever the hare thinks he has reached his goal first, the hedgehog is in front of him and calls out: I'm already there! Apparently Siemens is doing this now. There has been a lot of talk lately about India's economic and political importance, but Siemens is already there - and even with the largest locomotive order in the company's history!
The organisers describe the International Specialist Congress for Renewable Mobility “Fuels of the Future”, which is taking place for the 20th time this year, as a “navigator for sustainable mobility” and “leading event in the European biofuels industry”. More than 600 participants are expected in Berlin on January 23 and 24, 2023.
In 2008, the French state railway SNCF established Akiem to offer heavy locomotive leasing for liberalised rail freight transport. Recently, the French state called on SNCF to reduce debt by selling subsidiaries. Therefore, with validity from December 9, 2022, Akiem was transferred for EUR 800 million to the investor Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, CDPQ for short.
During debates over Chinese shipping giant COSCO's entry into a Hamburg port terminal, skeptics raised the risk of potential strategic security issues. But also without Chinese influence, there is room for improvement, according to the ver.di services union. On November 21, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., you are invited to a maritime round table at Schiffbauerdamm 19, 10117 Berlin.

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