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Single Wagonload Transports: Why They Are Necessary and How They Compare in Other Countries

13.12.2023 The single wagonload (SWL) segment is so demanding in terms of logistics and costs that even after the opening of the European rail freight market, only the former national players are involved. This segment accounts for a third of the cargo but employs two-thirds of the workforce. While being independently unprofitable, why is it still necessary to have it?

Changes in the management of ZSSK CARGO

15.11.2023 Based on the decision of the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic, as the sole shareholder of Železničná spoločnosť Cargo Slovakia, a. s., Ing. Jaroslav Daniška was appointed as Chairman of the BOD and CEO of ZSSK CARGO.

ZSSK CARGO Business 2/2023

24.10.2023 Dear business partners, we bring you the latest business and technological news from our company from which we select: Rail is a chance to immediately reduce the carbon footprint, Investments in wagons and locomotives, Digitalisation will make business processes simpler and faster, Shipments of agricultural products grow, investments lag behind, In an innovative and efficient way ...

Freight Rail Transport in the Gemer Region

16.10.2023 The Gemer region in southern Slovakia has long been known for its rich natural resources. In the distant past, precious and colourful ores and iron ore called the region "the iron heart of Hungary". This was also the reason for the construction of railway lines. Their dense network still exists here today, and the transport of minerals still dominates - but today, it is mainly limestone, sintered magnesia, or talc.

Solidarity Corridor Italy – Slovakia – Ukraine

05.10.2023 At the end of September 2023, negotiations took place in Rome at a meeting called the Corridor of Solidarity: Triangle of Cooperation Italy – Slovakia – Ukraine, with the participation of ministers, heads of state assemblies, WFP experts, representatives of regions as well as Slovak and Italian companies.

Different Approaches to Maintenance and Repair Among European Freight Rail Operators

17.07.2023 Railway company ZSSK CARGO founded a new subsidiary Depo Services, a.s. at the beginning of 2023. With this step, ZSSK CARGO can focus on its main business – freight transportation by rail. The newly established maintenance and repair company will focus on effectively providing technical repairs and maintenance for ZSSK CARGO and other players on the market. Although this approach is new to Slovakia, it is a common practice in Europe.