Rail Freight

In 2024, the EU's transport and storage sector experienced 537 fatal workplace accidents, ranking second only to construction

BIFA's 2026 conference examined AI, customs reform, and freight crime, highlighting technology and regulation's impact on logistics.

Dangote Group will break ground on a 700,000 b/d refinery in Lamu, Kenya, and develop a regional oil pipeline.

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group have launched a new freight rail service connecting Abu Dhabi with Fujairah

Poland's largest container terminal, Baltic Hub, has added two new electric rail-mounted gantry cranes to its rail yard fleet

DB Cargo is boosting rail freight capacity between Germany and Austria by 30% using dual locomotives for longer trains

Rail freight leaders at Innotrans stressed that innovation must always be driven by a clear and viable business case.

Soaring fuel prices are encouraging shippers to transition from road to rail freight, boosting intermodal transport solutions.

APM Terminals Mobile expands its intermodal rail yard to attract shippers to Gulf Coast routes, avoiding East and West Coast delays

Catalonia's government faces local opposition to its plan for four new rail freight terminals, with the first site near Lleida drawing…

European rail freight is set for major transformation with new regulations and digital technologies like ERTMS and DAC.

Canada proposes new Labor Code amendments to prevent future port and rail disruptions ahead of key contract expirations

Germany's machinery sector downturn could create project cargo bottlenecks due to reduced supplier capacity, impacting global logistics

TX Logistik and Greenbrier Europe partnered to produce NIK rail trailer systems, with an initial order for 50 platforms

A previously stalled intermodal terminal project in Trélazé, France, near Angers, may now proceed, boosting regional rail freight capacity

Kyrgyz Railway will acquire ten new locomotives from Wabtec, modernizing its fleet and boosting Central Asian rail capacity

Europe is focused on reducing fossil fuel imports to tackle energy costs, climate change, and geopolitical risks.

Canada is implementing reforms to diversify trade routes, aiming to strengthen connections with Europe and Asia.

Hong Kong's government outlines a five-year plan to boost port volumes through sea-rail integration and expanded reefer services

Former President Trump stated he had advocated for a ban on U.S. diesel exports, a move opposed by industry leaders.

Phillips 66 has integrated Lindsey assets, starting rail shipments to Warwickshire Oil Storage Terminal and fuel sales at Killingholme.

OFAC has extended the record retention period for sanctions-related transactions from five to ten years, effective March 2025

European railway networks are outdated, requiring substantial investment in mega-projects to meet current freight and passenger demands

Australia's large geography and coastal population create high demand for rail freight, shaping its infrastructure and operators

Canada introduces new legislation to prevent and resolve freight labor disputes ahead of Western Canadian longshore contract expiry

Diesel prices in Europe and the US have hit record highs, driven by reduced exports from key producers due to conflicts

Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group launched a direct rail service linking Fujairah Terminals with Abu Dhabi's Industrial City

Moerdijk Port and ProRail are piloting a neutral rail feeder to boost freight train efficiency and triple movements.

SC Ports and Norfolk Southern have expanded their daily intermodal rail service from Charleston to Huntsville, Alabama

AllianceTexas begins construction on a 1.21 million sq ft logistics facility, enhancing intermodal, road, and air access