Rail Freight

Europe's heatwaves are causing the Rhine River to near historic low water levels, impacting inland freight and raising costs

Ukrainian rail freight volumes decreased by 6% in H1 2026, with exports shrinking by 9.6% year-on-year

Türkiye's Ministry of Transport has opened a tender for the design and construction of the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project.

A diesel shortage has doubled fuel prices, severely impacting Russian rail freight operations and causing extensive disruption.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern submitted additional merger details to US regulators, including enhanced customer protections.

Texas manufacturing activity improved in July 2026, with the Dallas Fed's general business index rising to 1.3.

Wildfires in southwest France have suspended all rail traffic, impacting freight and passenger services from Bordeaux.

The US is urging Mexico to adopt similar steel tariffs on Chinese imports to protect North American trade.

Four bidders, including CMA CGM, are vying for a 49% stake in SNCF's Rail Logistics Europe due to an EC state aid ruling

China suggests the US has agreed to cap replacement tariffs at 20%, allowing for a potential 7.5% increase.

Hapag-Lloyd and DB Cargo have launched a new rail freight service connecting key English ports to Scotland

Italy's rail freight sector saw an 8.1% decline in train-kilometres during the first half of 2026, with no recovery in sight

HHLA's METRANS Group expanded its Poznań Gądki terminal with new Kuenz cranes to boost intermodal rail capacity

Navoi International Airport is investing heavily to become Central Asia's primary air cargo hub, connecting Europe and Asia.

Ukrainian long-range attacks on Russian oil refineries are causing significant and lasting disruptions to local economies.

A truck overturned after colliding with a freight train in Europoort Rotterdam, leading to the train's derailment.

Russia extends its gasoline export ban through 2026, with diesel restrictions possibly lifting upon market recovery

Belarus has completed the modernization of its Brest container terminal, a key rail gateway for China-Europe freight

Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on EU goods after Google received a substantial fine, signaling potential trade tensions.

Eurozone manufacturing activity expanded in July 2026, marking the steepest growth in three months and surpassing expectations

Federal funding will support infrastructure development at three logistics hubs in the US TradePort Corridor System

Donald Trump threatens new import tariffs on the EU after Google's fine, citing the EU is 'robbing American companies'

Most North American intermodal rail operators saw train speeds drop in June, potentially affecting future contract bids.

Over 1,200 jobs were cut in the freight and supply chain sector during a two-week period in July

New US tariffs target imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and 57 other economies, impacting global trade

New US tariffs are set to increase global supply chain uncertainty, potentially affecting trade flows and logistics planning

Automotive manufacturers prioritize production uptime, often choosing expedited freight over cheaper intermodal options despite higher costs

Geopolitical tensions have led to higher oil prices, increasing costs for consumer goods and freight.

China has imposed export restrictions on 14 European companies, including Rheinmetall, in retaliation for EU sanctions.

Luxembourg secures €54 million in EU-approved state aid to offset rising fuel costs for road and rail freight operators