IMS launch new company train - Black Forest Express
Basel, 8. March 2013 - On 01.03.2013 the first company train arrived in Kehl
Since 01.03.2013 IMS is operating for a major logistics provider in Duisburg a company train from Rotterdam to Kehl.
Under the brand name "Black Forest Express" there is thus a link between Rotterdam and the terminal Kehl in the german Black Forest area.
"The new company train is a great success for our customer.", Wolfgang Tomassovich, CEO of IMS is thrilled. "Even the first train was utilized in both directions at 100%, after 1 week we are thinking already to increase the frequency ."
IMS is responsible for the complete dispatching at Rotterdam port and the terminal Kehl, the traction including the siding to the terminals (last mile) and the customs documentation.
IMS is also responsible for the allocation of the complete train euqipment (locomotive and container wagons).
"So we reach an added value for our customer, who have no additional work for booking the cargo units."
The Black Forest Express currently operates twice a week in both directions.