Rail Freight

China's annual inflation rate eased to 1.0% in June, falling short of market expectations and marking a three-month low

North American rail freight shows surprising strength in 2026, with record carloads and intermodal units across diverse categories.

US rail freight volumes are surging, with significant gains in carloads and intermodal traffic pointing to a strong industrial economy

Gulftainer revealed a $2 billion strategy to integrate ports, logistics, and AI-powered supply chains into a global platform

JBS has removed its 2040 net-zero emissions goal, specifically dropping targets for Scope 3 emissions from its climate plan

Nexcade, a UK-based AI technology provider, secured $6 million in funding to advance its shipment coordination automation tools

US rail freight volumes, including intermodal and commodity shipments, showed strong performance before the July 4th weekend

Modest domestic intermodal volume growth is currently manageable, but future challenges to service data capabilities are anticipated

Modest domestic intermodal volume growth is currently manageable, but future capacity concerns could emerge with accelerated demand

Portugal is investing €160 million to upgrade its main Lisbon-Porto railway, improving capacity for mixed passenger and freight traffic

Gebrüder Weiss gains recognition for green supply chain efforts, focusing on HVO100, rail, SAF, and SMF to reduce emissions

The UK's updated industrial strategy highlights ports, strategic sites, and supply chain resilience to boost economic stability

BCT Gdynia boosts container handling with new Liebherr cranes, preparing for larger vessels and increased volumes.

Gulftainer is transforming into a global trade infrastructure company, integrating various logistics components into a single platform

The Figueres–Perpignan railway between Spain and France achieved record monthly freight volumes in June.

Donald Trump announced plans to cut all trade relations with Spain, calling the country a "terrible" ally.

Germany is cutting rail freight track access charge subsidies, potentially weakening its industrial sector despite a larger infrastructure…

The Rubí tunnel near Barcelona has fully reopened, ending months of rail freight disruption along the Mediterranean Corridor

A UK report advocates for targeted railway electrification to enhance freight capacity, rejecting battery locomotives as the primary…

A car collided with a train in Valburg, Gelderland, causing injuries to the vehicle's occupants and disrupting rail services

The European Commission targets 35% EU-grown oilseeds and protein crops for animal feed by 2035 to cut import reliance

Rail infrastructure in the Port of Rotterdam is nearing capacity, especially in Botlek and Waalhaven, requiring efficiency measures

White House officials are considering reinstating import tariffs to previous levels following forced labor investigations.

Analysis post-"BHP Files" highlights the need for policy evolution to drive mining decarbonization, despite mature solutions

Europe's second-largest rail freight marshalling yard, Antwerp North, is set for a major control and automation upgrade

Polish rail freight operator PKP Cargo is recovering market share two years after its restructuring program began

Finnish rail freight is reorienting towards Central Europe due to increased Russian tariffs on goods bound for Finland

Germany plans to increase rail infrastructure funding from 2027 while cutting subsidies for freight train track access.

Flycatcher's AI software automates rail loading unit inspections, enhancing efficiency and clarifying damage responsibility.

Ceva Logistics has appointed Patrick Moebel as CEO, leveraging his 30+ years of experience in global supply chain.