Rail Freight

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.

Messe Muenchen India acquired the India International Cargo Show, adding it to its logistics event portfolio.

Medway, MSC's rail freight arm, criticizes Portuguese infrastructure manager IP over network limitations impacting operations

Germany's transport ministry is providing €36 million to advance the adoption and testing of Digital Automatic Couplers on freight trains

Uzbekistan plans to expand its role in China-Europe transit cargo, aiming for significant economic growth and investment

Türkiye is becoming a crucial manufacturing and distribution hub due to its strategic location and strong aviation connectivity

China has launched a policy package to boost consumer spending in rural areas, aiming to unlock domestic demand.

German manufacturers face increasing competition from China, which now offers complex goods at similar quality and lower prices

CSX has revised intermodal schedules on 25 lanes, aiming to improve network fluidity but potentially extending container transit times.

Over a third of manufacturers are actively reshoring production, with another third planning similar moves.

Record diesel prices are driving up transportation costs for freight and delivery networks, impacting everyday goods.

The European Commission will move forward with a revised Combined Transport Directive, aiming to boost intermodal freight.

Dutch port workers in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Zeeland went on strike, causing significant operational delays and longer waiting times.

The Port of Gothenburg expects a second consecutive record year for rail freight, fueled by rising container traffic.

A 55-meter Saltley Viaduct span was moved into place by HS2 using SPMTs during a planned railway closure in Birmingham.

METRANS CEO Peter Kiss predicts sustained pressure on European rail freight due to geopolitical changes and reduced industrial output

Scotland's government is merging transport agencies, a move that could impact future rail freight operations and infrastructure.

Cyprus, Greece, and Portugal have seen sovereign credit rating upgrades from Fitch Ratings due to rapid government debt reduction.

CBP is gathering public input on implementing a Trump-era executive order for stricter customs enforcement.

A chassis shortage at Norfolk Southern terminals in Pennsylvania is causing container backlogs and disrupting freight deliveries

A freight wagon derailment has halted all rail access to the Port of Rijeka for approximately 48 hours.

UK exporters must prepare for new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations impacting international shipments

Germany's draft 2027 budget threatens over 90 rail freight projects, prompting industry calls for more funding and reforms

PKP Cargo has requested a fourth delay in finalizing its creditor agreement, extending the deadline to September 15.

New EU customs rules for steel imports will require detailed 'melt and pour' documentation from October 1.

DP World will begin building the Tashkent Multimodal Logistics Terminal in Uzbekistan next month, boosting regional trade infrastructure

The Rail Freight Group has voiced concerns over the proposed Great British Railways reform, citing potential negative impacts on freight.

A report questions the necessity of Alberta's proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline for future crude oil growth projections

ABB will supply integrated power, propulsion, and automation systems for New Zealand's new Cook Strait Ro-Pax ferries.