Shane Harrington
With over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry, Shane Harrington will present how the Italy–Sweden Direct Rail Connection is creating a sustainable trade corridor between Southern and Northern Europe, and how businesses are responding to the shift from road to rail.
onsdag
04 november
13:00 - 13:20
The Sweden-Italy Cargo Rail Connection: Building a Sustainable and Resilient Trade Corridor Between Northern and Southern Europe
"Nurminen Logistics is a Nordic logistics company with 140 years of experience in international transport and supply chain solutions. We provide efficient and sustainable logistics services between the Nordics, Europe, and Asia, continuously adapting to market changes and environmental challenges with innovative and resilient transport solutions.
European logistics is entering a new era where sustainability, reliability, and resilience are becoming as critical as speed and cost. Supply chains are under increasing pressure to maintain efficiency across longer and more complex trade routes, while at the same time reducing emissions.
To better meet evolving customer needs and changing market demands, Nurminen Logistics launched a direct rail connection between Parma, Italy and Örebro, Sweden, creating a more sustainable trade corridor between Southern and Northern Europe. The service, fully operated by Nurminen Logistics, enables a fast transit time of three days and offers a lower-emission alternative to using just the traditional road transport.
This seminar explores the strategic importance of the Italy-Sweden trade corridor and how it reflects broader shifts in European trade flows, alongside the growing importance of reliable and efficient connections between these key market areas.
We will also analyze how direct rail connection supports companies in reducing Scope 3 emissions, improving supply chain predictability, and enabling a shift from road to rail. The session also highlights the operational model behind the service, including door-to-door logistics, terminal operations, and integrated last-mile distribution in both countries.
The seminar examines how new dedicated rail corridors like Parma-Örebro are reshaping the geography of European trade by strengthening direct connections between Southern and Northern Europe and creating more resilient and sustainable supply chains."
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"Nurminen Logistics is a Nordic logistics company with 140 years of experience in international transport and supply chain solutions. We provide efficient and sustainable logistics services between the Nordics, Europe, and Asia, continuously adapting to market changes and environmental challenges with innovative and resilient transport solutions.
European logistics is entering a new era where sustainability, reliability, and resilience are becoming as critical as speed and cost. Supply chains are under increasing pressure to maintain efficiency across longer and more complex trade routes, while at the same time reducing emissions.
To better meet evolving customer needs and changing market demands, Nurminen Logistics launched a direct rail connection between Parma, Italy and Örebro, Sweden, creating a more sustainable trade corridor between Southern and Northern Europe. The service, fully operated by Nurminen Logistics, enables a fast transit time of three days and offers a lower-emission alternative to using just the traditional road transport.
This seminar explores the strategic importance of the Italy-Sweden trade corridor and how it reflects broader shifts in European trade flows, alongside the growing importance of reliable and efficient connections between these key market areas.
We will also analyze how direct rail connection supports companies in reducing Scope 3 emissions, improving supply chain predictability, and enabling a shift from road to rail. The session also highlights the operational model behind the service, including door-to-door logistics, terminal operations, and integrated last-mile distribution in both countries.
The seminar examines how new dedicated rail corridors like Parma-Örebro are reshaping the geography of European trade by strengthening direct connections between Southern and Northern Europe and creating more resilient and sustainable supply chains."