Rail Freight

Oregon's Port of Coos Bay secured a $25 million federal grant to plan a new ship-to-rail intermodal terminal

BNSF's $4 billion Barstow International Gateway project has been approved, shifting freight transhipment inland from Los Angeles.

US intermodal rail volumes are increasing as shippers shift cargo from trucks to rail, boosting overall rail traffic

Portugal's IP is looking for private operators for its Tadim and Mortágua rail freight terminals, with minimum traffic commitments.

Germany's rail freight sector faces significant reliability issues due to frequent and prolonged network disruptions.

DB Cargo France targets financial break-even in 2026 after a challenging start to the year, following profits in 2024 and 2025

A UK combined authority is calling for Network Rail to refresh the business case for the Ely rail capacity enhancement project

Geopolitical events in the Middle East highlight fossil fuel market volatility, driving supply chain electrification efforts

Public transport services in Utrecht have resumed after a national strike, with trains and buses departing from Utrecht Central.

The power and renewables sector has seen accelerated growth and strategic shifts in the first half of 2026.

Americold is expanding into Canada with a new cold chain facility at an eastern port, integrating rail and maritime logistics.

BIFA states freight forwarders are critical for UK-EU trade, adapting to new border rules through tech and compliance investments

Hungary's MÁV has initiated tenders for new suburban and inter-city EMUs, leveraging EU funding for fleet modernization

Ukrainian Railways is considering a 30% tariff increase starting in August, with further hikes possible in 2027

CEVA Logistics has broadened its collaboration with BYD, targeting localized production and low-carbon EV supply chains.

New passenger car sales in the EU saw a modest increase in May, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth.

Britain's rail freight market contracted again over the last financial year, signaling ongoing economic fragility.

India is investing heavily in coal gasification to boost energy security and reduce import dependency

Istanbul's new M11 metro line now connects the airport to Gayrettepe and Halkali, enhancing urban transit

DB Cargo confirmed plans to reduce its German workforce by 6,200 employees by 2030, nearly half its total.

New EU tariffs on Chinese PHEV imports could reshape vehicle shipping flows and impact automotive logistics strategies.

DP World's new 'EcoRoute' aims to cut emissions and boost supply chain performance through various green logistics solutions

French rail executives are calling for a fundamental change in how shippers and forwarders view and use rail freight.

Dutch terminal operators are expanding capacity and upgrading equipment to enhance inland and shortsea connections across Europe

GB Railfreight, Maritime Transport, and DP World are progressing tests for new Class 99 bi-mode locomotives in the UK

Sarens is expanding its Khorgos border operations to ease congestion for Middle Corridor rail and road freight.

The EU's CBAM and digital product passports are set to revolutionize global trade by increasing transparency and compliance demands

China's demand for Mongolian coking coal is expected to grow by 2026 due to blending needs and supply curbs

Moldova and Romania seek to enhance transport and regional cooperation through engagement with Thessaloniki Port Authority

Copper concentrate exports from Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi mine have resumed after being halted by local protests