Rail Freight

The UK rail freight sector has introduced a new standardized climate change risk assessment model for multi-user freight sites

TT Club urges ports, terminals, and logistics providers to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, forecasting 13 named storms

France's rail freight sector faces stagnation from economic slowdowns, but combined transport shows resilience and growth

Coupa Inspire 2026 highlighted AI-driven tools for sourcing, network optimization, and automation in supply chains

Domestic intermodal's market share has not yet seen significant gains, hindered by trucking overcapacity and competitive rates

Global Supply Chain Pressure Index hits a four-year peak, signaling increased stress due to geopolitical developments

Dutch activists have continued their blockade of the Rotterdam port railway for a fifth day, causing significant disruptions

A rail trade group praised a new retail crime bill and called on the Justice Department to fight supply chain theft more aggressively

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics reported stable revenue and shipment growth in 2025, expanding e-commerce and international initiatives

HHLA's early 2026 performance shows a significant decline in container handling, rail, and intermodal volumes

Ukrainian Railways launched a new freight service connecting Romania's Constanta port with Perechyn in western Ukraine

AI-driven automation is disrupting freight forwarding costs, leading companies to reassess task allocation between origin and destination

Ulta Beauty is launching a new 400,000 square-foot distribution center in Salt Lake City, Utah

General Mills has named company veteran Dana McNabb as its new Chief Operating Officer, overseeing global supply chain functions

Hub Group faces additional financial reporting delays as an accounting error requires restating results for more periods

Sigrid Nikutta, former CEO of DB Cargo, has been appointed to the board of NEXRAIL, marking a significant industry transition

Maersk, in partnership with CONCOR, has initiated a weekly reefer rail service connecting Hyderabad to Nhava Sheva port

Despite extensive digital and AI investments, human involvement remains critical for integrating fragmented freight systems

China is accelerating 40 oil and gas infrastructure projects, including 9,000 km of pipelines, to boost energy security

The Port of Blyth's expansion strategy will continue to integrate rail freight as a key component for future growth

PKP Cargo has signed a framework agreement with the Polish Ministry of National Defence to bolster rail cooperation

Dutch onshore wind projects face delays as developers await final permits, impacting breakbulk logistics and supply chains

Swedish rail operator BLS Rail has declared bankruptcy, reportedly due to outstanding compensation from railway administrations

Ongoing Middle East tensions are poised to further depress US auto demand, which is already struggling with tariffs and high interest rates

Six individuals were found deceased within a cargo boxcar at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas, prompting an investigation

The U.S. Commerce Department may reduce tariffs on steel and aluminum for Canadian and Mexican firms producing in the US

The U.S. Commerce Department may lower steel and aluminum tariffs for Canadian and Mexican firms producing metals domestically

DP World launched an integrated war-risk insurance program for high-value cargo in volatile Middle East trade corridors

A new rail freight terminal is proposed for Eastriggs, Scotland, to improve north-south logistics capacity

Four major logistics players in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region launched ROLER to double rail freight volumes