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Shippers in Germany experience increased rail freight costs as a state subsidy reduction leads to Maersk imposing a €9 per teu surcharge. The €120m subsidy cut raises uncertainties in European rail freight, sparking talks on the breakup of DB Cargo and fair competition advocacy.
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How might the increased rail freight costs impact the competitiveness of German shippers?
In what ways could the push for fair competition reshape the dynamics of the rail freight industry?
What implications could the potential break-up of DB Cargo have on the overall rail freight market?
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