Italy:100 new locomotives and 714 freight wagons 
The Italian state-owned transport group, FS Italiana, intends to expand its infrastructure, rolling stocks and services by investing EUR 58 billion over the next four years, according to the group’s new 2019-2023 industrial plan. The investments will be mainly dedicated to... plus
Making France's air transport sector more competitive
A strategic government agenda to improve competitiveness in France’s air transport sector could generate an additional 500,000 jobs and nearly EUR 60 billion in extra GDP for the nation’s economy by 2037. These conclusions were reached in a new Iata report on air transport... plus
Power supply for freight wagons
There are now smart solutions for transporting pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs by rail. One such is the rCE Powerpack which VTG will use in future. Equipping container wagons with power gives VTG clients the possibility to transport refrigerated goods by rail. A generator,... plus
Azerbaijan and Russia join forces on Eurasian route
Russian Railways and Azerbaijan Railways have signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop a comprehensive cooperation in the railway sector. In particular, the partners will implement joint activities that will contribute to the growth of freight traffic on the Iran –... plus
TRL CEO Rob Wallis steps down
After six years as CEO of TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, and also CEO of its parent company, the Transport Research Foundation (TRF), Rob Wallis has informed the TRF Board of his wish to step down. Accordingly, the TRF Board has begun a transition process to... plus
Turkey: Railport to handle 105,000 teu in first phase
Industrial companies in Turkey are getting a new competitive mode of transport for long distances with the construction of the country’s first privately-run inland cargo terminal, or railport. The new project is being developed by the Turkish logistics company Arkas and the... plus
Football and logistics
The football club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and the RAG-Stiftung, which oversees economic restructuring after the closing down of the coal mining industry, are now both part of startport. The subsidiary of Duisport, which runs the port of Duisburg, is an innovation platform for... plus
Raben snaps up majority shareholding in Sittam
Netherlands-based Raben Group is increasing its stake in Sittam from 20% to 51% in July 2019. Through the share purchase the Dutch company will become the Italy-based forwarder general cargo transport provider’s majority shareholder. The Bertola family, Sittam’s majority... plus
Platooning works better than expected
Operating electronically linked trucks on German motorways is safe, technically reliable and can be easily integrated into the routine of a logistics company. These are the key results of the world's first field test with truck platoons in real-life logistics operations. As... plus
Open: Norway’s first low-carbon distribution terminal
DB Schenker has opened its new Oslo City hub, the first low-carbon city distribution centre in Oslo. The centrally-located terminal will reduce CO2 emissions of city goods distribution by 80%, through the use of electric cars and e-bikes. Jochen Thewes, CEO of DB Schenker:... plus