RAILSIDER FRANCE boosts intermodal transport in Hendaye with new European logistics flows
The RAILSIDER FRANCE intermodal terminal, strategically located in Hendaye, has seen a significant increase in the number of ITUs (Intermodal Transport Units) handled thanks to the addition of new rail freight traffic since December. The arrival of six weekly batches of intermodal containers from the German logistics operator Kombiverkehr represents a milestone for the combined transport platform, strengthening its position…
Railsider reaffirms its commitment as official sponsor of CD Bidasoa Irún
We at Railsider remain committed to sport and the values that go along with it, renewing for yet another season our support of CD Bidasoa Irún, a leading handball team both nationally and internationally. As part of our Sports Sponsorship strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, we continue to support Bidasoa Irún this season and have already confirmed our…
Railsider Atlántico boosts its European expansion alongside SIDENOR
Railsider Atlántico boosts its European expansion alongside SIDENOR with regular rail shipments for GHH Bonatrans and GHH Radsatz Railsider Atlántico S.A., a specialist in rail logistics and intermodal transport, is strengthening its presence in Europe thanks to its strategic collaboration with SIDENOR, a leader in speciality long steels. This alliance allows for the standardisation of international rail shipments to key…
Railsider Mediterráneo backs Portbou to be a strategic hub for the Mediterranean Corridor
Railsider Mediterráneo is strengthening its commitment to intermodality and rail development with the aim of turning its terminal in Portbou (Girona) into Spain’s largest multiproduct platform. The company already has facilities at this border location with France comprising three 235-metre internal tracks with UIC and Iberian gauges, and an 8,000 m² warehouse equipped with overhead cranes, where steel products are…
CONSTELLIUM entrusts its door-to-door rail logistics on the Iberian Peninsula to RAILSIDER ATLÁNTICO
The French multinational CONSTELLIUM, specialising in the development and manufacture of aluminium products, has placed its trust in RAILSIDER ATLÁNTICO S. A. to manage its door-to-door rail logistics on the Iberian Peninsula. This new agreement adds to the existing operations of RAILSIDER ATLÁNTICO, which currently uses its approved warehouse in Irún to manage the logistics of aluminium coils for the…
RAILSIDER reinforces its role in rail logistics for the paper industry
Rail logistics is a key pillar of sustainable transport in Europe, and RAILSIDER continues to strengthen its position as IBERPAPEL’s buffer warehouse at the Irún-Hendaye border, a vital hub for paper exports across the continent. To ensure an efficient supply chain, RAILSIDER has a state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure: 240 metres of international rail siding with dual-gauge tracks (UIC + Iberian), facilitating…
Logistics operator: keys to border operations and rail connections
The role of the logistics operator is essential to ensure an efficient and secure supply chain. It is responsible for coordinating and optimising the flow of goods from the point of origin to the final destination, ensuring that each stage of the process is carried out effectively. In the context of Spanish railways, border operations and rail connections are critical…
Supply Chain Phases
The supply chain is the process that encompasses all the activities required to bring a product from the raw material phase to the end consumer. Understanding its phases is essential in order to increase supply chain efficiency, optimise costs and ensure customer satisfaction. In this article, we will explain each of the stages and their importance within freight transport and…
Intermodal transport: efficiency and sustainability when moving goods
Intermodal transport has become a key solution for companies seeking efficiency, sustainability and to optimise their supply chain. This model combines different modes of transport, such as rail, road and sea, using standardised intermodal transport units (ITUs), which make it easier to move goods without direct cargo handling. Adopting this system would provide a competitive advantage for companies in the…
Rail transport of FMCG products: Advantages and challenges
In a world that is increasingly connected and committed to sustainability, the rail transport of FMCG products is becoming an efficient, environmentally friendly solution Companies such as Railsider are leading this change, providing innovative logistics services tailored to the needs of the market. What are FMCG products? The term fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) encompass essential goods that are part of…
