Gruber and Siemens choose e-trucks
The electric truck has taken over transports within a radius of 100 km for Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s plant for low-voltage switchgear in Leipzig, Germany. Gruber Logistics’ vehicle covers an average of 250 km a day or 60,000 km a year - with zero emissions. It is fuelled... mehr
US class I railway upgrades in Alabama
Norfolk Southern is investing more than USD 200 in increasing its capacities on a major rail line in Alabama. The 3B corridor connects markets in the north and centre of the US state to the port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. It is an important segment of Norfolk... mehr
Neuer Player in Polen – und weiter?
Ukrainische Bahn kooperiert mit Partnern in Europa. Polens Eisenbahnbehörde hat der Landestochter von Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ) die Bahnlizenz erteilt. Die Traktionserlaubnis öffnet ihr die Tür für den Einstieg in den europäischen Markt des Schienengüterverkehrs. mehr
Schmerzvolle Veränderungen
Russlands Transportsektor orientiert sich neu. Dank der engen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zur EU war die Entwicklung des russischen Transportsektors vor dem 24. Februar 2022 v.a. nach Westen ausgerichtet. Doch der Beginn des Krieges in der Ukraine und die damit verbundenen... mehr
Namibias neuer Schatz
Der (Wasser-) Stoff, aus dem im Wüstenstaat die Träume sind. Eine «Forschungsreise 3.0» steht auf der Wunschliste von ITJ-Korrespondent Clemens Finkbeiner-Dege. Ihr Ziel: Erkundungen am unberührten Rand Afrikas, in Namibia. Das Land verführt mit grandiosen und nur sehr dünn... mehr
Switzerland: "mega charger" for heavy e-trucks
The Swiss haulage company Galliker has put its first mega charging station into operation. The battery-buffered fast-charging system with the dimensions of a standard Designwerk container is used to charge heavy electric trucks. It is also intended to help take pressure off the... mehr
Ad-hoc transports with a fixed timetable
Trans-Flex is the name of ÖBB Rail Cargo Group's (RCG) new railfreight service. Officially launched with a locomotive christening ceremony, the new product offers more flexibility in terms of timing, quantity and relation. This enables uncomplicated ad-hoc transport and... mehr
60 new car transporters to renew fleet
The UK-based automotive logistics giant Groupe Cat is investing in 60 new Scania trucks. The order consists of 57 420 P low-roof rigids and three 420 G 4x2 highline tractor units. The first sixteen have already entered service. The remaining trucks are scheduled for delivery in... mehr
Cosco extends inland service
In response to rising demand from e-commerce and manufacturing customers, the Chinese shipping giant recently launched a cross-border transport service between the USA and Mexico. As part of this initiative, Cosco’s trucking subsidiary IBT has deployed a fleet of trailers in... mehr
Tesco Ireland replaces diesel with biomethane
The retailer has taken delivery of 50 biomethane fuelled trucks to be deployed on its country-wide distribution network. The Scania trucks will immediately replace 50 diesel units, cutting down tailpipe carbon emissions by up to 90%. The biomethane trucks will be operated by... mehr