ÖBB Rail Cargo Group announced the relocation of its intermodal TransFER service between Italy and Germany from its Wuppertal terminal to a facility in Duisburg. This decision is due to the ongoing modernization of Germany’s heavily used rail corridors, which has temporarily limited the availability of the previous terminal. The new logistics hub offers modern infrastructure and additional capacity for storage and handling of cargo, which is already supporting growth in volumes and attracting new customers.
At the same time, the company has increased the frequency of services: since February, the service between Verona and Duisburg has operated ten round trips per week instead of six. A fixed schedule and optimal delivery times improve planning reliability for customers. The line handles a wide range of freight units – containers from 20 to 45 feet, swap bodies, and crane semi-trailers, including the transport of hazardous goods in accordance with RID requirements – providing a sustainable alternative to road transport.
Both cities remain key rail logistics hubs in Europe. Verona plays a vital role in the north-south connection between Central Europe and the Mediterranean, connecting rail, road, and international corridors. Duisburg, home to one of the world’s largest inland ports, the Port of Duisburg, serves as a central hub for distributing cargo across the European network and provides direct access to the continent’s major rail routes.