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... more
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,... more
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,... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
UAE opts for Einride’s futuristic ecosystem
Swedish freight mobility company Einride is supporting the UAE’s government to fast track the region to sustainable shipping. Based on a recently signed MOU, Einride’s ecosystem will now be implemented at scale throughout the Falcon Rise grid. The Falcon Rise grid will... more
CCM begins to roll out upgraded chassis fleet
In USA, Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) has welcomed the first shipment of CCM new build container chassis SACP 3.0, which recently arrived in Savannah. Scheduled to start in October 2023, the next generation of chassis pool provisioning in the South Atlantic will be... more
Direct deliveries from ships to inland terminals
Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is expanding its intermodal services at the Port of Houston, USA. From 1 June 2023, intermodal containers will be loaded directly from cargo ships onto railcars and transported to inland terminals. The new service will give customers direct rail... more
Quantron launches subsidiary in Italy
Germany-based Quantron, a manufacturer of electric and H2 trucks, is expanding its international business and acquiring 100% of Eyes Group from Friem, an expert in energy conversion. Eyes Group, which specialises in vehicle electrification, will operate under the name of... more