Improving aerodynamics to save fuel 
As part of a pilot, Hegelmann is having semi trailers equipped with components of a special aero package from Betterflow. The components are attached to the underbody of the trailer and reduce the truck’s air resistance. Improving the aerodynamics can save up to 1.8 litres... more
Long HGVs expand European fleet
Freight forwarder Karl Jürgensen has taken delivery of two Krone long HGVs. The type 3 combinations - three-axle motor truck, actively steered Krone dolly and dry liner semitrailer - are 25.25 m long. As special features, the box bodies have double-decker systems and floors... more
Australia to expand intermodal facilities
Australia’s new federal budget includes an AUD 3.8 billion (EUR 2.57 bn) investment in the country’s intermodal infrastructure. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the budget’s recognition of the importance of rail freight to the nation’s supply chain. The... more
740 km of Indian network electrified
Konkan Rail, one of the biggest rail networks in India, is moving towards net zero carbon emission: In its efforts to electrify its entire broad-gauge network, Konkan Railway has accomplished the 100% electrification of all its 741 km route network in India. The foundation... more
Schenker's profit exceeds EUR 1 billion
DB Cargo and DB Schenker, Deutsche Bahn's railfreight and logistics divisions, are on the upswing. DB Cargo carried 6.3% more goods by rail in 2021 than in 2020. Transport performance rose by 7.9% and operating performance on DB's rail network by around 4% to 1.1 billion tkm.... more
Modern vehicles for Congo's terminal operations
Congo Terminal, a subsidiary of Bolloré, recently commissioned ten tractors and ten trailers worth more than EUR 1 million. This is the fourth order for rolling stock since the concession began in 2009. These latest generation YT193 and RT223 tractors, equipped with mobile... more
Inner Mongolia now linked with Laos
China has launched a new cross-border rail service between Inner Mongolia and Laos. Transport time on the China-Laos railway is reduced by about half compared to previous road haulage services. The first freight train, loaded with 37 t of automobile accessories, recently... more
Honours for best digital transformation projects
Geodis has won the first prize in the transportation category at this year’s computer weekly innovation awards Apac for its innovative use of internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the development and design of its road services.... more
Brazil’s rail operators to receive new locos
USA-based manufacturer Wabtec is introducing a new locomotive model to Brazil’s railfreight market with deliveries of 25 ES44ACi diesel-electric locomotives to Suzano, MRS and Rumo expected for the coming days. The introduction of the new vehicle type provides Brazil’s... more
Investment in modern intermodal equipment
GB Railfreight and rolling stock company Porterbrook are cooperating in the production of 50 new Greenbrier box wagons. The transaction marks a renewed commitment to developing sustainable freight transport to meet the significant expected growth in the sector, the two companies... more