DB Cargo Iberia has announced the impending closure of its axle-change facility located in Cerbère, France, near the Spanish border. This facility, crucial for adapting rolling stock to the different rail gauges used in France and Spain, is slated to cease operations by the end of the current year.
The closure of this facility will directly affect rail freight operations between France and Spain. Freight forwarders and shippers utilizing rail for cross-border movements may experience increased transit times or require alternative logistics solutions. This could involve rerouting cargo through other axle-change points or considering different transport modes for the affected routes, potentially leading to higher costs and operational complexities.
