Rail Freight

Geopolitical factors, energy concerns, technology, and trade policies are reshaping global supply chains towards resilience.

Hungary is set to restore single wagonload rail subsidies, though the new program will offer reduced support.

The Tovarnik–Šid border crossing between Croatia and Serbia remains a significant bottleneck for international rail freight

Logistics digitalization firm CIRCLE Group saw its H1 2026 revenue jump 34% to €15.8 million, driven by strong service and software growth.

Iran is developing northern ports and land routes to counter the impact of a US-led maritime blockade on its southern ports

Norfolk Southern has reinstated its intermodal rail service connecting the Port of Charleston with Huntsville, Alabama.

Hub Group anticipates an operating loss for the first half, potentially facing a stock delisting notice.

CBP will revoke import privileges for shippers with inaccurate customs data starting September 18.

EU rail freight performance declined by 1.8% in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive annual decrease.

Rhenus Project Logistics moved over 400 tonnes of transformer equipment from China to Canada using multimodal transport.

US imports decreased by 4.5% in the year after IEEPA tariffs, narrowing the trade deficit as Mexico's trade share grew

Kombiverkehr has acquired full control of Spanish intermodal company Combiberia to strengthen its Iberian market presence

European logistics margins are squeezed by empty container surges and rising operational costs, exacerbated by new EU regulations.

DP World is expanding its German chemicals logistics hub with a €50M investment for battery storage and a new rail terminal

Port Polska and Kielce have partnered to develop a new intermodal rail freight terminal, boosting Poland's logistics infrastructure

The Sizewell C nuclear power plant construction site in the UK has started receiving materials via freight train, marking a key logistics…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will revoke import privileges for shippers with inaccurate customs information starting September 18

Norfolk Southern anticipates chassis disruptions in Harrisburg and Charlotte will ease next week with 750 new chassis.

North American intermodal transport is currently thriving, but its future growth depends on ongoing economic stability.

Sweden's Trafikverket has commissioned Svevia to expand the Malmö rail freight yard, adding two new rail bridges and boosting capacity.

DP World begins a €50 million expansion of its German chemicals logistics hub, adding significant storage for lithium-ion components

Private operators are leading the expansion of Croatia's rail freight market, according to the latest Q2 2026 figures.

Transnet, South Africa's state-owned logistics company, has returned to profitability with a 7.1% revenue increase.

Energy security concerns, especially in Europe, are propelling the green economy beyond its traditional climate change focus

US companies face persistently high duty payments, exceeding pre-2025 norms, impacting various industries.

BNSF supports an open-source digital twin platform to help freight rail operators test new technologies and infrastructure investments.

Logistics UK highlighted the complex transport operation for the Bayeux Tapestry's move from France to the British Museum

The UK government aims to boost rail freight volumes by 40% by 2040, with questions about GBR's delivery capabilities.

The European Commission has revived the Combined Transport Directive, focusing on intermodal freight promotion.

MSC and VM Holz are investing €170 million to build a new rail terminal in Austria for timber products