Rail Freight

Most North American intermodal rail operators saw train speeds drop in June, potentially affecting future contract bids.

Over 1,200 jobs were cut in the freight and supply chain sector during a two-week period in July

New US tariffs target imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and 57 other economies, impacting global trade

New US tariffs are set to increase global supply chain uncertainty, potentially affecting trade flows and logistics planning

Automotive manufacturers prioritize production uptime, often choosing expedited freight over cheaper intermodal options despite higher costs

Geopolitical tensions have led to higher oil prices, increasing costs for consumer goods and freight.

China has imposed export restrictions on 14 European companies, including Rheinmetall, in retaliation for EU sanctions.

Luxembourg secures €54 million in EU-approved state aid to offset rising fuel costs for road and rail freight operators

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminals will maintain its role as the shunting operator for the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure

Port of Zwolle remains accessible for vessels despite low water levels and the temporary closure of the Twentekanaal.

Ukrainian grain exports are rerouting to Danube and western border points following increased attacks on Black Sea ports

Blue Water Shipping has re-entered the Kazakhstan market by forming a joint venture with Askar Tau Engineering to boost project logistics

FNV union members at ProRail have overwhelmingly voted to strike against proposed Dutch social security reforms.

CMA CGM and Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský are reportedly leading the race for a minority stake in SNCF's Rail Logistics Europe

Uzbekistan's President has ordered a plan to acquire 10,000 foreign rail wagons to combat freight shortages

Kuehne+Nagel completed 2,000 layoffs and is now focusing on AI-driven cost cutting, with non-growth divisions facing scrutiny

The US is replacing temporary import tariffs with a stricter, long-term regime, raising average duties on EU products.

Medlog, MSC's logistics arm, has acquired shares in Interporto Bologna, investing €6 million in a capital increase.

The Trump administration has implemented new Section 301 tariffs on various trading partners due to forced labor concerns.

Union Pacific's agreement with Canadian National aims to improve Chicago intermodal transits and removes CN's opposition to the NS-KCS…

Union Pacific has gained support from Canadian National Railway for its acquisition plan, a move stirring industry debate

METRANS and Kombiverkehr are launching new intermodal rail services in September to expand European freight connectivity

Paris-Rungis and Dunkirk Port have partnered to create a rail-served agro-logistics hub for fresh produce.

Norfolk Southern's Q2 earnings exceeded expectations due to higher freight volumes and fuel surcharges.

The UK DBT has unveiled new plans to bolster the country's freight sector, focusing on efficiency and resilience.

DB Cargo has opened a new office in Kyiv, Ukraine, to support the nation's economic recovery through enhanced rail logistics

Germany's Federal Network Agency has reversed its decision on 2026 rail track access charges, reducing costs for freight operators.

MSC's logistics division, Medlog, has officially acquired shares in Italy's major inland logistics hub, Interporto Bologna

US and Mexican negotiators began bilateral trade discussions to revise the North American trade agreement, excluding Canada.

Infrastructure financing is evolving, with project and corporate finance features increasingly merging in global transactions