Intermodal network grows in the east 
European Cargo Logistics (ECL) is expanding its "One-Stop-Shop" network. The freight forwarding subsidiary of Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) has added Riga (Latvia) as a destination to its portfolio. In cooperation with Latvian logistics service provider LDZ,... more
Sensors for 1,000 freight wagons
Innofreight is partnering with Nexxiot: The Austrian rail logistics company is gradually equipping 1,000 freight wagons with Nexxiot’s digital solutions, the so-called Globehoppers. Under the motto "moving limits", Innofreight focuses on innovative logistics solutions... more
Quicker and safer without laths
Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Germany has acquired another five S.CS curtainsiders from Schmitz Cargobull to be used for driver training courses. Mercedes-Benz uses the trailers to accurately mirror the drivers’ performance in real time and maximise the effectiveness of the training.... more
Quantron adds fuel cell transporter
In addition to fully electric commercial vehicles, e-mobility company Quantron has also developed hydrogen fuel cell solutions. The Q-Light FCEV van is its latest product in this segment. At Nufam, a trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry, Quantron is presenting the... more
5,000 truck movements less in Ireland
Rail operator Iarnrod Eireann and XPO Logistics have launched a railfreight service between the Irish port of Waterford, Ballina and Co Mayo. The shuttle starts with weekly operations, rising to twice-weekly within eight weeks. It will see the potential for over 5,000 truck... more
US-made locos to carry coal in Australia
Bowen Rail has received its first state-of-the-art locomotives arriving through the Port of Townsville in Northern Australia. The locos will be used to transport coal for Bravus Mining & Resources Carmichael Mine. Bowen Rail’s fleet of locomotives are fresh out of... more
Modern equipment for grain transport
Rusagrotrans has ordered 500 hopper cars from UWC. The Russian manufacturer will deliver the wagons by end of 2021. Russagrotrans operates grain and other bulk cargo transports for the Russian agricultural industry and is expanding its rail network for grain shipments. In... more
First leased and operated, then finally owned
US short line railroad Buckingham Branch Railroad (BBRR) is acquiring a 264 km long line in Virginia, USA, from milepost 276 in Clifton Forge to milepost 111.78 at Doswell, according to the US surface transportation board. BBRR has been leasing and operating the stretch from CSX... more
Gotthard: blasting instead of groundbreaking
Construction work on the second Gotthard road tunnel tube officially began yesterday, Wednesday, 29 September 2021, in Göschenen and Airolo (Switzerland). The 16.9 km tunnel, which will cost around CHF 2 billion, is being built parallel to the old tunnel with a gap of around 70... more
Greece to electrify haulage business
eTruck is expanding into Greece to provide emissions-free transport solutions for commercial and freight operators. The manufacturer of new energy vehicles has signed a dealership agreement with Athens-based Petros Petropoulos for BYD eTrucks sales and aftersales in Greece.... more