FS Logistix has inaugurated a new railway connection 2,500 kilometers to transport goods between Sweden and Italy, which is through its German company TX Logistik and by the Finnish logistics company Nurminen Logistics. The weekly round trip service between Castelguelfo, in province of Parma, and Frövi, in the central Swedish region of Örebro, crosses five European countries. The new connection is part of the operational expansion of the Ferrovie group of the Italian State in the transport of goods by rail along the north-south of Europe.

The service, which runs along the continuous corridor more of TX Logistik's European network, is managed as a dedicated complete train system for Nurminen Logistics and is made possible thanks to the synergy between two FS operators Logistix, Mercitalia Rail and TX Logistik. The train exceeds 500 meters in length and mainly transports containers containing food, beverages, tiles, pulp, wood, paper and steel, as well as to other types of goods.

The loading takes place in Sweden on Thursdays and in Castelguelfo on Mondays. The northbound route starts from Castelguelfo and crosses Chiasso, Basel, Hamburg, Padborg, the bridge of Öresund and Malmö until you reach Frövi. Mercitalia Rail operates the service from Castelguelfo to Chiasso, while TX Logistik ensures traction from Chiasso to Frövi with modern multi-system locomotives. The journey touches Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and Sweden and lasts about two days.

"A transit time of about two to three days between Italy and Sweden - underlined Olli Pohjanvirta, CEO of Nurminen Logistics - offers a fast, low-emission alternative to to road transport. Combining a dedicated train with the flexibility to handle LTL shipments, We can guarantee reliable, efficient and low-speed transport to an even wider customer base, including the retail sector. This is a clear example how European cooperation can offer more efficient logistics smart and sustainable".