Sustainable Rail Corridor – Catalonia (ES) to Poland (PL)
Context / Challenge
A major retail client with strict environmental policies, along with a global textile company managing high-volume flows, required a sustainable and efficient transport solution between Catalonia and Poland.
Additionally, several intermediaries across the supply chain needed dependable weekly capacity and predictable lead times to ensure operational continuity.
Objectives
- Deliver a sustainable and environmentally responsible logistics solution
- Guarantee stable weekly capacity and year-round pricing consistency
- Improve transit time reliability for all key stakeholders involved
- Enable the transport of semi-trailers with 3-meter internal height, meeting specific cargo requirements
Solution Implemented
A dedicated rail corridor was established between Catalonia (ES) and Poland (PL), offering a reliable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional road transport.
This intermodal solution ensures:
- Weekly service availability, meeting the needs of both direct clients and supply chain partners
- Stable transit times, enhancing planning and operational efficiency
- Cost predictability, regardless of seasonal fluctuations
- Use of T3000 wagons, specifically designed to carry Huckepack P400 semi-trailers, which support the required 3-meter internal height
Results / Impact
- A consistent and reliable weekly rail service is now fully operational
- The installed capacity allows for scalable frequency as demand increases
- The solution contributes to CO₂ emissions reduction, directly supporting the sustainability goals of both clients