The rail market has experienced tremendous growth and development in recent years, not only in terms of goods, but also in terms of maintenance. There has been a considerable increase in volumes and in the number of market players. Yet, contrary to expectations, this has not reduced the capacity imbalance. In fact, the sector as a whole is actually showing more peaks and troughs in its capacity requirements. The sector is therefore ready for the next step in its development: a broker for over- and under-capacity. Rail Trade Capacity is that neutral broker. A customer capacity scan results in a ‘capacity balance sheet’, which enables customers to better respond to growth opportunities and fluctuations in the market and to spread their risks more effectively. With an end result of:
• 15 to 25% cost savings