SICOM develops custom containers for steel transport and expands intermodal fleets

Stacked blue 30-foot intermodal freight containers for steel transport and bulk cargo in an industrial rail yard in Italy
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Three new customers and 560 of new containers in Europe for more intermodal transports.

SICOM has manufactured 200 specialized 30-foot C22 Bulk Carrier Open Top containers for Azienda Servizi Trasporti Logistica (A.S.T.L.). These containers are tailored for transporting steel materials, such as scrap, bands, coils, and belts. Their design incorporates durable steel walls and floors to handle wear and tear, smooth interiors to improve unloading through rear tipping, and a robust structure to endure the challenges of rail transport, including overhead loading.

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© SICOM

The company also delivered 160 new intermodal loading units for F.lli Di Martino. This includes 150 high-cube 45-foot crates with C45 profiles and 10 special 45-foot crates with C64 profiles designed for bulky goods, offering a capacity of 100 cubic meters. These units are produced in Italy using locally sourced green steel and renewable energy, adhering to a custom design developed to meet specific transport requirements. F.lli Di Martino’s fleet now includes over 2,500 intermodal units used for national and international railway operations.

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© SICOM

Additionally, Nordic Bulkers has added 200 new 30-foot bulk containers to its fleet, following an earlier acquisition of 250 containers. These containers are optimized for rail transport and are also made with sustainable materials.

The production of these units highlights continued advancements in container design to meet evolving intermodal transport needs, with a focus on durability, operational efficiency, and sustainability, contributing to road-rail cooperation in combined transport in Europe.


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