Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau | Issue International/2023
Global rail freight transport: Paving the way for sustainable logistics
Logistics in the 21st century is faced with a twofold challenge: satisfying the transport demands of an ever-growing merchandise trade volume while simultaneously drastically reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change. Moreover, the events of recent years have forcefully demonstrated the vital importance of robust and reliable international supply chains for globally integrated national economies. En route to tackling these issues successfully rail freight haulage fulfills an indispensable role....