South Carolina intermodal expansion 

South Carolina Ports has reported that it has completed a USD 55 million expansion of the inland port of Greer. The facility now has capacity for 300,000 rail lifts annually and aims to meet projected demand through 2040. Upgrades include a larger container yard, 9000 feet of... plus
Shared truck charging 

Two haulage companies—Hanitzsch (Dresden) and Schade Logistic (Wittenberg region)—have partnered to optimise electric truck charging. Schade drivers can reserve and use charging points on Hanitzsch premises via the Kravag truck charging app, which handles booking and billing.... plus
«Plus d’Europe» svp 

Bettina Castillo sur le «patchwork» du transport ferroviaire. La membre du directoire du groupe autrichien Rail Cargo critique les lacunes de coordination et infrastructurelles du réseau ferroviaire international. L’objectif: que les trains sillonnent aussi librement l’Europe... plus
Three lorries for Four 

Volvo Trucks Italia and Four Sustainable Logistics have expanded their partnership with the delivery of three electric trucks. Four’s updated fleet now includes 40 electric vehicles, the company has reported. The new additions include two Volvo FHE 4x2 tractors with 540 kWh... plus
New E-Tech arrives in Bösingen 

Six months after deploying its first fully electric truck, Direkt Transport in Bösingen has added a second Renault Trucks E-Tech T4x2 to its fleet. The new unit is operated as a truck-and-trailer combination and, like the first, features three electric motors with 666 hp and a... plus
DKV guarantees green electricity 

DKV Mobility guarantees that all electricity used for charging with the ‘DKV Card +Charge’ in 2024 and 2025 is sourced from renewable energy. The company has acquired guarantees of origin confirming that each kilowatt hour charged via its network comes from certified green... plus
TIR live in Iraq 

The global TIR transit system will become operational in Iraq on 1 April 2025. The launch is expected to support cross-border transport by improving transit security and efficiency. TIR is set to play a key role in Iraq’s development road project, which aims to link southern... plus
SGV calls for efficient restructuring 

SGV, an association of Swiss SMEs, has called for a restructuring of SBB Cargo, to ensure that single wagonload transport (EWLV) becomes financially self-sustaining as soon as possible. This follows the adoption of the revised freight transport act by the Swiss parliament, which... plus
Alstom Traxx for Slovenia 

Alstom has signed a contract with SŽ Tovorni promet (Slovenian Railways freight division) to supply 30 Traxx universal multi-system electric locomotives. Valued at approximately EUR 150 million, the locomotives will operate in Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Czechia,... plus
«Escalade des tactiques» 

Vols de fret sur le réseau ferroviaire américain. Selon l’Association of American Railroads, les vols de fret ont augmenté de 40 % en 2024, engendrant un surcoût de 100 M. d’USD pour les plus grandes compagnies ferroviaires. plus