War in Ukraine: a hard blow to intermodal traffic 
The European combined transport declined slightly by 0.3% in 2022, according to UIRR. The domestic performance reached a historic high with 3.26 million teu, which represents an increase of 5.6% y-o-y. Extra-EU – mostly intercontinental - traffic decreased by 48%. In terms... mehr
Preparing for extension of truck tolls
Toll Collect is currently preparing the technology and processes for the extension of truck tolls in Germany. In future, a CO2 surcharge will be levied on the HGV toll and the mandatory toll limit will be lowered from 7.5 to 3.5 t. Some adjustments are already visible: For... mehr
Plans to reopen Colombia’s Pacific rail corridor
Consorcio Pacífico, a JV of DB Engineering & Consulting (part of DB ECO) and the French company Egis, have signed a contract to develop pre-feasibility studies and designs for the Pacific rail corridor in Colombia. The project aims to reactivate the currently abandoned... mehr
Funding to improve freight transport in Canada
Canada’s government has earmarked up to CAD 12.5 million (EUR 8.7 million) in investment for the Essex Terminal Railway Company to finance a cargo terminal infrastructure expansion project at the Port of Windsor. The project aims to shift the transport of goods from trucks... mehr
A hub for cross-border trade in Malaysia/Thailand
Construction of the new inland port BKH-ICD in Kedah in Malaysia near the border to Thailand is proceeding according to plan. Once in operation, the hub is designed to boost trade between the two countries, PKT Logistics said. The BKH-ICD Inland Port will be equipped with... mehr
Speeding up rail services between China and Russia
The Russian transport companies Fesco and RZD Logistics are planning to introduce a joint Rail Jet service and recently signed an agreement to this effect. Rail Jet will offer regular and quick freight transport services between Manchuria in China and Moscow in Russia in future,... mehr
Investment and harmonisation of EU laws
Goods volumes in combined transport rose by 8% in 2021, and transport performance improved by as much as 9.5%. The German industry associations DSLV and VDV are now demanding clear guidelines in European law to further exploit this mode’s performance potential. For example,... mehr
Saloodo to launch first e-truck in UAE
DHL’s digital road freight platform Saloodo plans to introduce the UAE’s first electric Mercedes-Benz truck. The fully electric 40 t eActros 300 Tractor is particularly suitable for heavy-duty distribution transport and compatible with all common semitrailers. Exclusively... mehr
DHL introduces biofuel truck fleet
DHL is introducing its first truck fleet running on biofuel, deploying 18 new trucks this season to support Formula 1 in its goal of becoming net zero by 2030. The new units can run on HVO100 drop-in fuel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and will be delivering at all European... mehr
More building materials to shift to rail
Construction company Cemex has invested into its UK rail network, making improvements at several of its depots in the country. These developments support the company’s efforts to increase the use of rail to move its materials. Work was carried out in partnership with MLP Railway... mehr