Rail siding improves access for bulk trains 
Transport for NSW has completed an AUD 11.7 million (EUR 6.98 million) extension to the existing rail siding in Coolamon, making the shipment of crops and other produce in the Riverina region of NSW Australia much easier. Located about 40 km north-west of the town Wagga... more
Almaty intermodal terminal to increase capacity
The changes in the trade routes along the Middle Corridor connecting Asia with Europe overland have led to an increased demand for efficient rail trade infrastructure in Kazakhstan. ALG, headquartered in Almaty (Kazakhstan) has therefore taken a step towards improving its... more
Own bio-CNG filling stations for 360 gas trucks
DHL is investing in its own filling station infrastructure for bio-CNG (compressed natural gas) at selected parcel centres for the Post & Parcel Germany division. The climate-neutral fuel made from waste and residual materials is supplied by OG Clean Fuels, which also builds... more
Another six-axle hybrid locomotive for Flex
The Leipzig-(Germany)-based railfreight carrier has had a Euro Dual locomotive in operation since August 2023. It has now ordered a second Euro Dual from the leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP). Delivery is scheduled for January 2025. The Euro Dual, which is produced by... more
Next stop: the moon
The three US railways Union Pacific (UP), Norfolk Southern and the short line Florida East Coast (FEC) have delivered ten rocket motors from Northrop Grumman Systems in Corinne, Utah, to NASA in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for use in the upcoming Artemis II mission. Scheduled... more
Greener transport for Formula 1 equipment
Ceva Logistics completed the transport of Ferrari equipment between three of the North American F1 grand prix races in two steps. First, in 2022, six separate 45 t equipment kits were moved from air freight to a combination of ocean and road freight, and rail transport was added... more
Alpine transit: rail and road volumes fall
Freight traffic through the Swiss Alps was affected by the difficult economic situation in Europe in H1/2023. Truck journeys fell by 13,000 to 463,000. In railfreight, transport volumes decreased even more. Rail's share was 72.7% - 0.9% lower than in H1/2022. In H1/2023, a... more
Removals in Australia to become emission-free
Grace has introduced Australia’s first fully electric zero emissions removals truck to its household moving vehicle fleet. The vehicle enhances operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact. With its long-range capabilities, it is well suited for the company’s... more
NSW: cameras to plan freight transport
The cameras, which will be installed throughout the state of New South Wales in Australia, will deliver heavy vehicle traffic information enabling Transport for NSW to better understand freight movements. This will help reduce congestion, improve road safety outcomes and... more
Durres and Tirana to receive rail link
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are supporting the reconstruction of a 34 km stretch of railway between the port town Durres and the capital city Tirana in Albania. It is the first major investment in the country’s... more