ÖBB Rail Cargo Group optimises logistics services in Italy

Vienna, 1.8.2023 – Until now, the two logistics centres of ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) in Desio and San Stino were operated by the RCG companies Rail Cargo Terminal - Desio S.r.l. and Rail Cargo Terminal - S. Stino S.r.l. They have now been merged and are operating under the new name Rail Cargo Logistics - Terminals Italy S.r.l. This strengthens the position of RCG as a top provider of intermodal and conventional rail logistics services in Italy. For customers, the merger brings several advantages in both the production and logistics areas: efficient transport solutions, increased service and comprehensive support in the distribution of goods – all efficiently and reliably from a single source.

Important for freight transport throughout Italy and beyond

Italy plays a crucial role as a transport hub for intercontinental and maritime connections as well as trade in the Mediterranean region. With high-frequency TransFER connections, RCG links Italy's economic areas with numerous economic centres in Europe. Thereby, the company puts great emphasis on sustainability, safety and reliability.

The two logistics centres in Desio (province of Monza Brianza) and San Stino di Livenza (province of Venice) are at the very core of RCG’s freight transport throughout Italy, enabling integrated transport and warehouse logistics including final distribution across the country. The central location of the logistics sites enables optimal connections to the most important economic markets in Central, Southern and South-Eastern Europe.

TransFER – the connection
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group transports goods across the whole Eurasian continent with around 60 TransFER connections, more than 700 TransFER combinations and many customisable routes. The transport units vary from entire wagonloads and intermodal transport through to complete customisable solutions. Additional freight services such as transshipment, warehouse logistics and customs services can be booked according to the place of departure and the destination. The RCG takes care of all the details – from the first to the last mile.

Rail Cargo Group: the freight transport division of the ÖBB
As a leading rail logistics provider in Europe, we are shaping the industry. 365 days a year – 24 hours a day. Across Europe and beyond into Asia. With our presence in 18 countries worldwide, we connect people, businesses and markets – from the first to the last mile. It’s thanks to our 5,887 logistics professionals from 34 nations that 448,000 trains a year, respectively 1,230 a day, reach their destinations safe and sound. With our efficient end-to-end logistics services, we transport over 88 million net tonnes of freight each year. A modal share of 27.5 % (preliminary value) of the total freight market in Austria makes us top of the league in Europe. Operational management of the Rail Cargo Group lies with Rail Cargo Austria AG.