Rail Freight

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

DP World joined AmCham Brazil, signaling its commitment to expanding port and logistics operations with significant investments

The EU is set to overhaul its customs framework with a new data hub and authority, simplifying processes for traders.

Kombiverkehr and Nurminen Logistics have expanded intermodal rail services between Italy, Germany, and Sweden

WCAworld uses established commercial freight networks and local operators in 198 countries for rapid disaster response.

German rail operators are exiting the market due to disruptions and financial strain from DB InfraGO's infrastructure works.

RCG and SŽ-Tovorni promet are working together to maintain raw-material deliveries from the port of Koper to voestalpine’s steelworks.

The Railway Industry Association is engaging with UK political parties to highlight the rail supply chain's importance.

US small business sentiment deteriorated in August 2026, with optimism falling due to lower sales and inflation concerns.

Germany's imports fell 5.7% in July 2026, reversing a previous increase, with declines from both EU and third countries.

Germany's trade surplus widened to €21.3 billion in July 2026, the largest in two years, as exports fell less than imports

US businesses are receiving tariff refunds, but the relief is often minimal compared to their substantial losses.

CBP is gathering feedback on new supply chain visibility measures, including traceability tech and export documentation.

Wärtsilä is expanding its US operations to address increased electricity demand driven by AI and data centers.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Lantis are funding ten logistics projects to reduce peak hour truck traffic.

Canada has raised import taxes on US steel to 50% and introduced tariffs on several consumer goods, escalating a trade dispute.

Low water levels on key European waterways are becoming a structural logistics risk, forcing cargo shifts and increasing supply chain…

France's Union TLF expresses serious reservations about a draft decarbonization bill, citing potential negative impacts on competitiveness

Portugal's Beira Baixa railway line is set to reopen on September 20th after repairs from storm damage.

US rail freight traffic is growing, diverging from the performance seen in many European networks

Hyundai Steel plans a $5.8 billion electric arc furnace steel mill in Louisiana to serve the North American automotive market

Russia and China are developing an autonomous container rail system for cross-border operations in the Far East.

North Macedonia and Serbia have joined the Vertical Corridor gas initiative, boosting energy diversification and cross-border gas flows

Jaguar Land Rover will cut around 4,000 jobs over two years due to US tariffs and a cyberattack's aftermath

deugro India won the Freight Forwarder of the Year – Project Cargo award at the MALA 2026 for the eleventh time

The Dutch Ministry of Defense is seeking rail partners for the transport of ammunition and construction materials.

Brussels Airport is now reconnected to the international high-speed rail network via Deutsche Bahn's ICE service.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are testing supply chain resilience, prompting shifts to alternative ports and multimodal services.

European diesel refining margins hit record highs in early September due to US East Coast supply shortages and geopolitical influences.

Network Rail plans a major renewal of the Saxmundham rail junction this autumn to bolster freight links for Sizewell C.