Rail Freight

Copper prices remained elevated in mid-July, supported by constrained mine supply and strong demand from the AI sector

CSX surpassed Q2 analyst predictions due to significant growth in carload and intermodal volumes.

US intermodal rail traffic, including containers and trailers, has increased, while carload shipments saw a slight decrease.

ITE Management LP has acquired NACPC, significantly expanding its intermodal chassis fleet by 20,000 units

Poland's rail regulator has withdrawn safety certificates from two freight operators due to stop-signal incidents and safety issues

DSV has narrowed its full-year forecast, citing strong performance in air freight and contract logistics, alongside Schenker integration

The US and Canada will intensify trade negotiations after Trump accused Canada of unfair practices, with new tariffs looming.

Valencia Port reports sustained growth in rail freight, even as overall cargo volumes show a decrease or remain flat.

Copper has emerged as the leading commodity targeted by cargo criminals, displacing electronics and pharmaceuticals

OCIMF and CCNR have released the second edition of the International Safety Guide for Inland Navigation Tank-barges and Terminals

Portugal is moving forward with a €468 million intermodal logistics park, including a rail freight terminal, near Sines Port

PCC Intermodal secured €30 million in EU funding for a new intermodal rail terminal in Ropczyce, Poland

Belarus has completed the modernization of its Brest container terminal, a key rail gateway on the Polish border

Hutchison Ports' intermodal terminal in Noáin, Spain, has quadrupled its capacity after a major expansion.

Kazakhstan and China's Guoyou Materials Group will develop a multifunctional hub at Kuryk Port to boost Middle Corridor capacity

Bulgaria's Ministry of Transport will invest €10.6 million to modernize and expand intermodal rail terminals in underdeveloped areas

Russia faces severe fuel shortages, with long queues at gas stations due to Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure.

Azerbaijan and Germany are deepening economic ties in manufacturing, logistics, and construction, moving beyond oil and gas.

Altana acquired a customs automation software provider to offer AI-driven compliance tools to brokers and shippers

A new proposal would halve aluminum import tariffs for companies that build manufacturing facilities in the US.

Valenciaport saw container imports rise over 11% in H1 2026, boosting throughput despite softer exports

A new intermodal rail service from Rotterdam to Munich aims to cut road mileage and emissions for trailer transport.

New import tariffs are reportedly imminent from the Trump administration, affecting numerous countries despite economic warnings

US President issues directives to bolster domestic aluminum production and secure critical mineral supply chains, emphasizing reshoring…

Modal Group, a French multimodal logistics provider, has launched TRAIX, its own railway undertaking, to operate across France

HHLA has adjusted its 2026 financial expectations due to ongoing infrastructure works impacting its operations.

Geopolitical events and trade measures are escalating transport, energy, and procurement costs for Dutch businesses.

The U.S. government will impose new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, effective in 30 days.

British Steel is now under public ownership after years of uncertainty, with the UK government controlling its Scunthorpe plant.

Ukraine's economy ministry reported a 0.8% year-on-year GDP increase in May, building on April's 0.9% growth.