Rail Freight

The Port of Gioia Tauro is preparing for substantial investments to improve its rail freight connectivity and intermodal operations

Record-low Rhine water levels at Kaub are severely cutting barge capacity and pushing freight rates to all-time highs

DB Cargo is nearing operational break-even as part of a major restructuring effort to improve financial viability.

Transnet aims for 61 million metric tons of coal throughput in 2026-27, driven by maintenance improvements and new rolling stock

Ukrainian Railways has confirmed a 30% increase in rail freight tariffs, effective August 1, 2026, after four years.

HŽ Cargo and Railtrans International (RTI) signed an MoU to create a joint venture for intermodal freight transport

A 24-hour national strike will halt Dutch public transport and rail services on September 9, 2026, due to FNV union protests.

ArcelorMittal, a global steel and mining firm, released its Q2 2026 results, emphasizing ongoing safety enhancements

OCIMF has published new guidance for Track Guidance Assistant for Inland Navigation systems to support safe implementation

DSV and Kuehne+Nagel are scaling up AI investments to boost productivity and gain a competitive advantage.

CPKC reported increased Q2 income and record revenue, driven by strong performance in grain, automotive, and energy sectors

COSCO's new automated terminal at Xiamen Ocean Gate enables direct ship-to-train loading, boosting intermodal efficiency.

OBB Rail Cargo Group has introduced a new direct rail freight service connecting Budapest, Hungary, and Belgrade, Serbia

Terminal Italia, part of FS Logistix, will manage the new Orte Intermodal Terminal near Rome, boosting rail freight capacity

GB Railfreight has commenced commercial operations with its inaugural Stadler Class 99 electro-diesel locomotive in the UK

Q2 earnings reports from major carriers reveal a tight freight market with rising rates, driven more by capacity than demand.

A logistics expert questions the specific commitments in recent rail merger applications to divert truckload freight.

North American Class 1 railroads show strong Q2 earnings, leading to revised guidance and new strategic deals.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern CEOs contend the proposed CPKC-KCS rail merger will improve service and lower costs.

The EU has enacted its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, amending existing regulations and introducing new restrictions.

The Port of Savannah saw an 18% increase in container volumes for June, concluding its fiscal year with strong growth

Russia has lifted rail restrictions on Kazakhstan sulfur exports, reopening key routes to ports like Ust-Luga.

CILT(UK) backs a new government plan to combine academic study with work experience for young people entering logistics

SBTi's updated standard validates book & claim for transport decarbonization, enabling companies to account for sustainable fuel usage.

CCM appointed industry veteran Kevin Daly as its first Chief Commercial Officer to boost chassis availability in evolving supply chains

BMW is offering severance to 8,000 employees as it faces declining sales in China, U.S. tariffs, and high European production costs

Kazakhstan's KTZ Express has begun exporting mineral fertilizers to the UK via the Middle Corridor rail route

A new study reveals 71% of women in European transport face violence or intimidation at work, up from 63% in 2017

Freight transport on EU inland waterways saw a 3% decrease in 2025, continuing a decline observed since 2022

France's largest rail freight operator, Rail Logistics Europe, reported increased revenue and profitability for the first half of the year