Knapen and Krone combine their strengths 

The Krone Nutzfahrzeug group (Germany) is taking over 100% of the shares of the Dutch Knapen group. Krone and Knapen have signed a contract to this effect. As a key player in the European market for moving-floor trailers, Kapen Trailers is now part of the Krone group,... mehr
Speeding up rail transports to Romania 

A new railfreight shuttle allows DB Cargo to offer faster deliveries to Romania and expand its single wagonload network. The new service from Ruhr region and northern Germany to Craiova in Romania takes three days in each direction. In addition, this regular direct... mehr
Gaining a strong presence in Bangladesh 

DB Schenker, which is present at 2,000 sites in more than 130 countries, has founded a new subsidiary in Bangladesh. As a local entity within the Indian cluster organisation, Schenker Logistics Bangladesh offers the full range of the global freight forwarder’s portfolio.... mehr
Boosting the development of Europe's railways 

Europe’s railway research and innovation specialists are showing a strong interest in deepening their collaboration, as the 2019 Shift2Rail call for proposals prompts requests for R&I funding worth EUR 76.8 million. Following its 2019 call, the Shift2Rail joint... mehr
Fourteen new trucks to operate across the UK 

Keltbray Group has taken delivery of fourteen new Volvo FMX rigids. Three Volvo FH tractor units and one FH16 four-axle heavy haulage tractor unit will soon follow this group. The entire FMX fleet is l powered by Volvo D11K engines with a maximum power output of 410hp.... mehr
Regular weekly train connects Russia and China 

Russia-based Fesco has expanded its network of overland export routes and launched a regular container train from Krasnoyarsk (Russia) to Beijing (China) via the Grodekovo (Primorsky Krai) / Sunfeihe (China) border check point. The route is served on a weekly basis. The... mehr
From China to Turkey by truck in just 19 days 

Russian transport operator D-Trans has arrived in Turkey having completed a TIR transport from China using a new route through Russia. The entire TIR transport from Shanghai (China) to Istanbul (Turkey) covered over 13,000 km, taking 19 days in total and encountering no issues... mehr
Preparing for rise in railfreight traffic 

The Teutoburger Wald Eisenbahn (TWE) in Gütersloh (Germany) will upgrade its track system on five sections on its 50 km railfreight route between Versmold and Hövelhof. The German national government and the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia will support the innovation... mehr
Commitment to safe transports bears fruit 

Union Pacific (UP) in the USA has recognised 46 companies with its distinguished Pinnacle Award for their dedication to safely transporting chemical products by rail. The annual award honours customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and... mehr
Rail facility to reduce CO2 by 18,300 t per year 

The USD 149 million GCT Bayonne ExpressRail facility in Port Jersey (USA) is completed. It supports the port’s cargo growth and has an annual capacity of 250,000 container lifts. GCT Bayonne’s ondock intermodal facility is connected to the two US class I railroad networks... mehr