Rail Freight

After over 17 years of disuse, the Surbo railway terminal in Lecce, Italy, has received a reopening bid.

Dutch goods exports grew 3.1% in June 2026, with imports also increasing, as per preliminary CBS data

ČD Cargo's new chairman is under scrutiny for maintaining private interests in the Czech rail freight sector.

U.S. officials are working with foreign investors to identify and close gaps in the domestic manufacturing supply chain.

North American shippers' intermodal satisfaction dropped in H1 due to slower trains, unreliable schedules, and more tender rejections

The US government is investing $2 billion to fortify critical minerals supply chains, aiming to boost domestic resilience

MSC introduces new surcharges for rail, truck, and rail-truck services due to Rhine low water levels affecting inland logistics

The Port of Virginia has launched a new direct intermodal rail service to Indianapolis, bypassing Chicago.

Global diesel supplies are expected to tighten considerably as winter nears, driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions and refinery damage.

Russia and Pakistan are finalizing plans for their first direct rail freight service, bypassing previous Iranian obstacles

Two key rail lines at Italy's borders with Austria and Slovenia will close for a month, disrupting freight traffic

Hamburg successfully installed the 3,700-tonne Sternbrücke bridge, a key step in expanding regional rail capacity

Russian Railways will implement its tariff increase two months early to address a significant ₽4 trillion debt.

Global M&A deal value rose 47% in H1 2026, with supply chain transactions totaling US$221 billion.

Record-low Danube water levels are restricting grain shipments via Romania, compounding issues for Ukrainian exports amid Russian attacks

A Scottish minister recently visited a new rail freight terminal near Inverness, emphasizing infrastructure development.

Extreme heat and drought in Europe are projected to reduce the EU's GDP by €180 billion this year, impacting logistics.

Global food commodity prices rose 0.6% in July, reaching a three-year high due to increased grain, sugar, and vegetable oil costs.

The National Waterways Conference will hold its annual meeting in Moline, Illinois, co-hosted by Corn Belt Ports.

DFDS Ferry Division chief Mathieu Girardin is leaving, with CEO Michael Hansen taking interim control of the European business.

Nanchang International Land Port in China's Jiangxi province has surpassed 10,000 sea-rail intermodal freight train trips

DB InfraGO introduces a low-water coordinator service to address climate change impacts on European rail freight corridors

The Port of Hamburg is expanding rail freight options to the Rhine region, offering an alternative to low water disruptions.

Ukraine is seeking a rail transit discount from Moldova to reroute cargo from the insecure Odesa port.

North Carolina Ports are set to restore normal gate operations at Wilmington, Morehead City, and Charlotte Inland Port after a cyber attack

Algeciras Port Authority approved a €677 million investment plan for 2026-2030, with €124 million for rail infrastructure

US intelligence reports suggest Russia may launch a limited attack on a NATO country, potentially impacting global logistics.

Port Polska has initiated 29 procurement procedures worth over PLN 14 billion for infrastructure development this year

US eastern railroads saw coal volumes rise in Q2 2026, primarily due to strong export demand offsetting domestic declines

US wholesale inventories rose by a modest 0.2%, falling short of expectations and suggesting a cautious business outlook