Associations demand legal steps against Tyrol 
Block clearances in Kufstein (Tyrol, Austria) are regularly causing up to 80 km long truck traffic jams on the Bavarian border (Germany). The affected drivers have to hold out on the motorway for hours without any supplies or sanitary facilities. Sufficient alternatives for... more
Rail Baltica: SILC now has all building permits
The Salaspils Intermodal Logistics Centre (SILC) will serve as the primary European standard gauge railfreight handling hub in Latvia. All permits for the construction have now been approved, so building works may soon be underway. Once completed, SILC will accommodate... more
ELP delivers second Euro Dual to NRS
Nordic Rail Services (NRS) has ordered an additional Euro Dual locomotive from the leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP). It will be the second locomotive of this type made by the Swiss-based manufacturer Stadler Rail and will be delivered already this month. NRS will use... more
Expansion and more innovative projects
Modalis, a specialist for intermodal logistics solutions, has acquired all the shares of CCFC, an Italian manufacturer of semi-trailers, swap bodies and containers with around 60 employees and a 30,000 sqm factory on an 80,000 sqm site. The acquisition of CCFS, which will be... more
More cross-border rail/road infrastructure
Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania have decided to boost trilateral transport and digital connectivity, as stated in a joint declaration recently signed by the prime ministers of the three countries. The signatories agreed to identify and develop new routes/corridors on the... more
Bundling networks, a win-win situation
The general groupage network Sim Cargo and the European truckload association Elvis have formed a strategic partnership to expand their service portfolio, effective 1 January 2024. Both partners hope to profit in equal measure from the cooperation, since Elvis will be able... more
Finance secured for further growth
Wascosa Group Holding has successfully increased its funding for upcoming investments. Specifically, it has closed the raise of its existing capex facility by EUR 90 million, establishing a solid long-term basis for further investments in railfreight wagons. Furthermore,... more
Elflein buys e-trucks with LFP battery technology
The German freight forwarder is acquiring three electrically powered trucks from the Swiss brand Designwerk, bringing the number of e-vehicles in Elflein's fleet to four. The new e-trucks are expected to be delivered to the company's headquarters in Bamberg in March 2024.... more
Express deliveries by drones and cargo bikes
The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and Wingcopter in Germany have launched the "drone-cargo- express-delivery" project. The "Liefermichel" pilot offers residents of remote districts in Michelstadt, Hesse, the opportunity to have groceries and... more
Powerful hybrid locomotives to run in Brazil
Rumo, Brazil’s largest railway operator, has taken delivery of two hybrid locomotives from Progress Rail. The EMD® GT38H will be the first hybrid units for cargo transport in revenue service. The locomotives use a diesel-electric system and battery packs, with energy to power... more