Rail Freight

US railroads report strong intermodal freight growth, largely due to increased trucking demand and better industrial production.

A new executive order directs U.S. Customs to increase enforcement against tariff evasion, targeting transshipment schemes.

CEVA Logistics has named an external candidate as its new CEO, signaling a shift in leadership and strategic focus

The White House proposed new tariffs of at least 10% on goods from 60 economies, creating uncertainty for the EU.

European rail freight associations are appealing to the EU to preserve the Combined Transport Directive due to definition disagreements

The first six-car train for Singapore's Cross Island Line has arrived, manufactured by CRRC Qingdao Sifang

Ukrainian Railways' CEO suggests a 45% freight tariff increase to bolster finances amid infrastructure damage

German steelmakers and logistics companies are raising alarms about the negative impact of extensive rail construction projects

Canada's project logistics market is seeing a surge due to energy, data center, and battery storage developments

A shortage of multimodal freight terminals in France is a major impediment to increasing rail's share of cargo transport

C.H. Robinson has unveiled an AI-powered system to manage and continuously optimize global supply chains.

European combined transport recorded a 4.92% decrease in consignments during the first quarter of 2026

The White House is prioritizing enhanced customs enforcement to combat illicit trade and protect domestic industries

The UK services sector contracted in May 2026, with the PMI at 49.3, due to falling new orders and weak demand.

A trade judge personally responded to the Trump administration's appeal regarding a $166 billion tariff refund order

Five people died and two were injured in four separate freight train collisions across the US this past week.

New York's MTA awarded a $1.02 billion contract for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 to a Skanska-Traylor-Walsh joint venture

Three 40-ton Konecranes gantry cranes are supporting tunnel segment logistics for the Brenner Base Tunnel project.

Industrial production, rather than consumer spending, is now the primary driver of the freight market's recovery.

Britain's rail regulator has published an action plan detailing six initiatives for 2026-27 to ensure safe AI adoption.

Maersk and Ferrero have extended their logistics partnership, though concerns about past operational issues remain.

The US threatens new import tariffs on goods from 60 economies, including the EU, over forced labor concerns.

U.S. business groups are calling on the Senate to advance a House-approved bill targeting cargo theft.

Poland's rail freight industry was the only transport mode to see a reduction in both total tonnage and tonne-kilometres.

European rail freight associations have appealed to the Dutch government over persistent blockades in Rotterdam affecting intermodal…

Ewals Cargo Care has acquired Vos Transport Group, aiming to expand their European multimodal transport network for part and full loads

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has launched a major domestic military exercise, moving armored vehicles and logistics via road and rail

The French government has set ambitious performance targets for SNCF Réseau to boost rail freight and passenger transport.

The UK logistics sector is a key economic stabilizer, navigating tariff pressures and geopolitical disruptions to maintain supply chains

Open Road Ventures has acquired intermodal freight broker Double-Stack Logistics, expanding its logistics portfolio.