A new 2,500 kilometres freight connection between Sweden and Italy has been launched by FS Logistix, through its German subsidiary TX Logistik AG, and the Finnish logistics company Nurminen Logistics. The weekly link between Castelguelfo, in the province of Parma, and Frövi, in the central Swedish region of Örebro, passes through five European countries. The new connection is part of the FS Group's expansion of operations in European rail freight transport along the north-south axis.
The service, which offers a fast transit time between Italy and Sweden, is operated as a dedicated block train system for the Finnish logistics company Nurminen Logistics and is made possible thanks to the synergy between two FS Logistix operators, Mercitalia Rail and TX Logistik. The train is more than 500 metres long in regular operation and primarily transports containers loaded with food, beverages, tiles, pulp, wood, paper and steel, as well as other goods.
The 2,500-kilometre connection between Castelguelfo and Frövi is the longest continuous corridor in TX Logistik's European network. “The local expertise of our teams in five countries meets cross-border cooperation,” emphasises Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of FS Logistix. “With this new route, we are not only contributing to the strengthening of trade relations between Italy and Sweden but also sending a strong signal for international connectivity. The train demonstrates what is possible when the strengths of a corporate group come together: We are bringing Europe closer together by rail.” (....)