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Update on HARMONISED COMMODITY CODE (NHM)

On 1 May 2025, the updated Harmonised Commodity Code (NHM will come into force.

The NHM code is now fully aligned with the Harmonised System (HS) of the World Customs Organisation, with one exception: Chapter 99 – Railway-Specific Headings.

Terminal Nymburk – Ceremonial Start of Construction

Terminál Nymburk

After several years of careful preparations, construction of the new intermodal transport terminal in Nymburk was launched on Thursday, 16 January 2025. The construction will be carried out by companies Hochtief and Viamont. The joint venture, Terminal Nymburk, which is responsible for the construction, was established at the beginning of 2023 by ČD Cargo and Medlog CZ. A modern intermodal transshipment facility with excellent transport connections to both the main railway line and the city bypass will be built on a 7.5-hectare site.

Cooperation between ČD Cargo and FTE

ČD Cargo presents a new feature that will delight all students and recent graduates. Forum Train Europe (FTE) and ČD Cargo have joined their forces to create an exclusive joint internship. This programme is not just about “looking under the hood”. From day one, students will be gaining valuable experience and insight into the world of railway transport – both at operational and strategic levels.

Opening of the Railway Academy

On Monday, 11 November 2024, we inaugurated the Railway Academy at our partner educational institution “Edvard Beneš High School” in Břeclav.

ČD Cargo Conference

For the twentieth time already, ČD Cargo’s management and sales staff met with business partners in Špindlerův Mlýn for a traditional conference.

Flood situation

The situation in most parts of the Czech Republic is very critical due to heavy rain, wind and water pouring out of riverbeds and has a major impact on rail freight traffic. The most affected areas at the moment are Ostrava, Opava and the Jeseníky regions.

Expected traffic restrictions

Regarding the heavy rains that will hit the Czech Republic and its neighboring countries, significant restrictions of railway traffic connected with possible floods, tree falls due to under flooding or strong winds etc., ČD Cargo has activated a crisis awareness plan and is in continuous contact with the crisis staff of the infrastructure manager Správa železnic.