Rail Freight

China's agricultural liberalization aims to strengthen global food security through increased domestic production and resilient supply…

Germany's transport ministry increased single wagonload rail freight subsidies by €84 million for 2026 to boost rail competitiveness

The US Treasury Secretary will urge G20 nations to re-evaluate trade relations with China due to unsustainable export levels

DB Cargo UK will assume biomass rail transport for Drax Power Station from GB Railfreight starting in 2027

CLIP Group will launch its new South Poland Terminal Zabrze next month, creating a major intermodal hub in Upper Silesia

The global steel sector outlook is improving, driven by steady demand and easing input costs, despite varied regional price movements.

Steel producers in the Americas credit trade protection measures, including tariffs, for stronger market conditions.

German import prices increased by 6.8% year-on-year in July 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth

Euro Area industrial confidence improved in August 2026, marking its highest level since April 2023.

A new $750 million export logistics facility, CANXPORT, has opened at the Port of Prince Rupert, enhancing Canadian trade.

Rhine River water levels in Germany have stabilized after recent rain, enabling vessels to carry larger cargo volumes.

The rapid expansion of US data centers is driving a significant increase in gas-fired power projects, exacerbating project cargo bottlenecks

A Federal Reserve official indicated that further interest rate hikes might be necessary despite recent inflation cooling

Container dwell times at the LA-LB port complex hit a one-year high in July due to rising imports and chassis shortages

Alstom has delivered three new third-generation Traxx Universal multi-system electric locomotives to Captrain Polska.

Producing low-emission steel in the US is currently more expensive than traditional methods, impacting global competitiveness

Portugal's new Évora–Elvas–Caia rail link, a key part of the Southern TEN-T Corridor, is experiencing additional delays.

Duisport has acquired a 20% stake in Maxi Terminal Hamm, aiming to bolster its logistics network and market access.

A new ERA report backs the EU's stance on rail freight wagon wheel regulations, potentially ending a dispute with Switzerland

Gothenburg Port maintained strong cargo flows in H1 2026, with container volumes near record levels and direct Asia services growing

High demand from the coal sector is distorting Australia's carbon credit market, ahead of a key government review

Hamburg Container and Chassis Repair (HCCR) moved 20,000 TEU of empty containers by rail from its Hamburg depot in 2025.

Waberer’s is set to increase sustainable logistics investments, focusing on intermodal transport, alternative fuels, and HVO100.

Russian forces launched a prolonged attack targeting Ukrainian ports, industrial sites, and retail distribution facilities.

A looming US-Canada trade dispute could escalate costs for agriculture, forest products, and consumer goods due to new tariffs

The US is assessing its dependence on Canada for key resources such as oil, aluminum, and pickup trucks.

Spain is introducing a new, unified subsidy framework for rail freight, replacing existing incentive and compensation schemes.

US authorities are investigating Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel subsidiary, for allegedly evading Nvidia chip export bans to China

Swiss rail operator SBB Cargo achieved its first break-even in years, reporting a CHF 2 million profit in H1

Beijing's ports surpassed 15 million entry-exit trips by Tuesday, 9% higher than last year and 20 days ahead of 2025 forecasts