Rail Freight

Copper has emerged as the leading commodity targeted by cargo criminals, displacing electronics and pharmaceuticals

OCIMF and CCNR have released the second edition of the International Safety Guide for Inland Navigation Tank-barges and Terminals

Portugal is moving forward with a €468 million intermodal logistics park, including a rail freight terminal, near Sines Port

PCC Intermodal secured €30 million in EU funding for a new intermodal rail terminal in Ropczyce, Poland

Belarus has completed the modernization of its Brest container terminal, a key rail gateway on the Polish border

Hutchison Ports' intermodal terminal in Noáin, Spain, has quadrupled its capacity after a major expansion.

Kazakhstan and China's Guoyou Materials Group will develop a multifunctional hub at Kuryk Port to boost Middle Corridor capacity

Bulgaria's Ministry of Transport will invest €10.6 million to modernize and expand intermodal rail terminals in underdeveloped areas

Russia faces severe fuel shortages, with long queues at gas stations due to Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure.

Azerbaijan and Germany are deepening economic ties in manufacturing, logistics, and construction, moving beyond oil and gas.

Altana acquired a customs automation software provider to offer AI-driven compliance tools to brokers and shippers

A new proposal would halve aluminum import tariffs for companies that build manufacturing facilities in the US.

Valenciaport saw container imports rise over 11% in H1 2026, boosting throughput despite softer exports

A new intermodal rail service from Rotterdam to Munich aims to cut road mileage and emissions for trailer transport.

New import tariffs are reportedly imminent from the Trump administration, affecting numerous countries despite economic warnings

US President issues directives to bolster domestic aluminum production and secure critical mineral supply chains, emphasizing reshoring…

Modal Group, a French multimodal logistics provider, has launched TRAIX, its own railway undertaking, to operate across France

HHLA has adjusted its 2026 financial expectations due to ongoing infrastructure works impacting its operations.

Geopolitical events and trade measures are escalating transport, energy, and procurement costs for Dutch businesses.

The U.S. government will impose new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, effective in 30 days.

British Steel is now under public ownership after years of uncertainty, with the UK government controlling its Scunthorpe plant.

Ukraine's economy ministry reported a 0.8% year-on-year GDP increase in May, building on April's 0.9% growth.

Logistics UK welcomes Jonathan Reynolds' reappointment as Trade Secretary, expecting continued economic growth and investment focus.

The EU will not impose penalties for methane emission non-compliance on energy imports until 2030, despite rules starting in 2027

UK rail freight volumes fell to a 20-year low between April 2025 and March 2026, according to the Office of Rail and Road

Maersk warns of potential intermodal rail disruptions from Italian ports due to summer infrastructure works until September

Rail freight traffic between Kazakhstan and China saw a 9% increase in the first half of 2026, reflecting growing trade volumes

Middle Corridor nations are developing new terminal and transshipment facilities to enhance the China-Europe rail connection

A rally in Canfranc, Spain, called for the reopening of the Pau-Canfranc cross-border rail line, closed since 1970

The Danube River's water levels have dropped to a 1996 low, disrupting grain barge traffic and irrigation in Romania