Rail Freight

The RMT union has announced strike action targeting Heavy Haul Rail, a new UK freight operator.

China-Russia rail freight rates have doubled to US$8,000 per FEU due to tight sea freight and container availability

Cushing crude oil inventories have dropped to critical levels, nearing the operational minimum amid a global supply crunch.

Grupo Mexico has re-entered the tender for Argentina's Belgrano Cargas freight rail concession after partnering with Wabtec.

A €74.3 million EU grant is sought by THG and Truesense for a digital identity system for ticketless travel.

Dutch inland shipping volumes were stable in 2025, with notable increases in coal, containers, and metal products.

Europe's main transport union federation warns that a new EU military logistics plan threatens civilian safety rules and heavy transport.

Stena Line has secured an agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration to continue rail ferry services between Sweden and Germany

Increased intermodal rail demand is exposing significant drayage capacity issues in the US, primarily due to driver shortages.

Financial markets are responding to potential Middle East peace and its implications for Gulf energy supplies and global inflation.

US industrial production growth slowed to 0.1%, missing forecasts and indicating a potential economic deceleration.

Logistics companies are prioritizing reliability and flexibility over price in response to geopolitical disruption and changing cargo flows

Rail Cargo Group has reopened its renovated combined transport terminal in Přerov-Horní Moštěnice, Czechia, after extensive upgrades

Maersk is revising its Dry Port Surcharge for both import and export cargo at Hungarian inland terminals.

Lineas CEO Bernard Gustin suggests that the privatization of European rail freight has not yet been successful.

China's rail freight sector moved 1.67 billion tonnes of goods from January to May 2026, demonstrating significant growth.

Saudi Arabia Railways awarded a contract to OHL for expanding its freight network in the Eastern Province

Katoen Natie has opened its Barge Solutions Center at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to optimize container handling via barges

Switzerland's Federal Council proposes extending financial aid for cross-Alpine rail freight until 2035.

A new US Department of Transportation initiative proposes pre-screening import containers to streamline supply chain operations

CMA CGM is deploying its artificial intelligence strategy at scale across its global shipping and logistics operations

US consumer sentiment showed a slight improvement but remains at historically weak levels, indicating potential spending declines

Union Pacific has implemented an early peak season surcharge for low-volume shippers, indicating expected freight shifts to rail.

Gulftainer is developing a 150-hectare multi-modal logistics hub near Khorfakkan Port, integrating with Etihad Rail.

Mundra Port faces rail congestion, causing inland delays and higher costs for shippers due to diverted transshipment cargo.

RATP Dev's study highlights collaboration as essential for optimizing automated metro systems in urban transport.

Multimodal 2026 will bring together the UK's freight, logistics, and supply chain sectors at NEC Birmingham.

Mexico held its position as the top U.S. trading partner in April, surpassing Canada amidst USMCA renewal uncertainties

SBB Cargo has introduced new Stadler EURODuFour locomotives aimed at reducing energy use, track wear, and overall costs.

ENNA Logic, a Croatian logistics company, has ordered five Siemens Vectron locomotives to expand its rail freight capacity.