Türkei als Drehscheibe für Güterzugverkehre 
Ein privater Bahnoperateur betreibt Züge zwischen Istanbul und Budapest. Auch für den Schienentransport bringt sich die Türkei stärker als Hub in Position. Jetzt verbindet ein neuer Güterzug das Land mit Ungarn. Sein Jahresvolumen schätzt der Betreiber Pacific Eurasia auf ca.... mehr
Intermodal train to link Le Havre and Lyon 
Delta Rail has expanded its intermodal service in France. The new train connects Le Havre and Lyon with two round trips per week and is routed through Delta Rail's hub in Chalon-sur-Saône (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) region. It complements Naviland Cargo's intermodal portfolio,... mehr
Turkish intermodal operator sells road network
The Danish ferry operator DFDS has acquired the international road transport network connecting Turkey and Europe from Ekol Logistics. With this move, DFDS extends its northern European ferry/road business model and end-to-end transport solutions between Turkey and Europe.... mehr
Schenker trials 35 m long road trains
With the road trains, DB Schenker is testing special road haulage operations in Sweden and combining high volumes with low CO2 emissions. With a single 35 m long truck, the company can transport up to 52 t of cargo. The company posted on Facebook that it recently received the... mehr
100,000th China-Europe freight train now en route
The jubilee freight train was loaded with electronic products, vehicles and auto parts, mechanical components, and household appliances. It departed last Friday, 15 November 2024, in southwest China's Chongqing municipality, and will arrive in Duisburg, Germany, after a ten-day... mehr
Heavier trains for Australia's farmers
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has completed the upgrade of the 35 km line between Narrabri and Turrawan in Australia. The construction work finished just in time for what’s anticipated to be one of the largest grain harvests for farmers in north-west New South... mehr
Iveco bolsters its network in the Nordics
The Italian truck maker has completed the transfer of its Nordic distribution and retail operations in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to Hedin Mobility Group, following a share purchase agreement that the partners signed in December 2023. The collaboration with one of... mehr
Swedish furniture giant banks on rail
Ikea has joined forces with transport company Qube to launch its first ever intermodal solution in its Australian network. The train connects Ikea’s warehouse in Sydney with its delivery centre in Brisbane. With the intermodal solution, over 200 full truckloads will be... mehr
US railway and Alstom to develop hybrid locos
Norfolk Southern has partnered with manufacturer Alstom to pioneer sustainable locomotive propulsion with the conversion of two engines to hybrid technology. The finished locomotives will deliver quieter, lower-emission operations with an estimated 90% fewer emissions and... mehr
TIP Group delivers 56 trailers
The truck leasing company has won the contract to renew the existing trailer fleet of Interfloor, UK-based underlay and flooring accessories supplier. TIP has now delivered 56 new trailers to its customer as part of a comprehensive long-term hire arrangement. The new assets... mehr