Fuel cap alarm to scare off thieves 
Add Secure is expanding its range of products with the introduction of a fuel cap solution to prevent fuel theft. The device is compatible with all types of heavy-duty vehicles and replaces the traditional fuel cap. The new fuel cap contains opening sensors that are... plus
Construction work disrupts hinterland traffic
Germany is currently carrying out upgrades in various areas of its rail network, which, among other things, is causing temporary disruptions in seaport-hinterland transports. TFG Transfracht will therefore have to reroute some of its Albatros Express trains in the coming... plus
Booster le fret ferroviaire italien 
Le groupe Railpool commande 27 locomotives. La demande italienne en matériel roulant pour le transport de fret croît et la société allemande de leasing de véhicules ferroviaires Railpool en tient compte davantage. Le groupe projette de mettre à disposition 42 locomotives Traxx... plus
Railvetia launches services within Switzerland
DB Cargo Switzerland has added a new service to its portfolio. With Railvetia – a new brand name combining rail and Helvetia - the company now also operates block train services within Switzerland. While DB Cargo Switzerland has so far offered mainly transalpine... plus
First locomotive with ETCS on the Öresund Bridge
The Vectron locomotive has received approval for operation along the Scandinavian corridor (Austria-Germany-Denmark-Sweden-Norway). Now both freight and passenger trains may travel along the entire corridor without changing locomotives. The first to take advantage of this is... plus
Funding for fleet transformation in France
French forwarders can benefit from financial support by the government when they acquire e-trucks. The French Agency for Ecologica Transision (Ademe), which manages the tender, has opened a call for tenders providing EUR 60 million for 2023 to help finance investments in... plus
Stadler to take over maintenance service for GBRF
In UK, GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Stadler have signed an agreement that will see Stadler Rail Services take charge of all aspects of service and maintenance for GBRf’s latest hybrid locomotives from 2025. This news follows GBRf’s contract with Stadler and Beacon Rail to... plus
Innovative block train service launched
For the first time, APM Terminals Pipavav in India, Maersk and Pipavav Rail have joined forces to provide a block train service for a single consignee - Tinna Rubber. APM Terminals Pipavav will provide rail infrastructure and connectivity from the Indian port to Sonepat via... plus
Growing demand for freight services in Europe
Timocom’s transport barometer is now showing the first indications of a slight trend reversal. After significantly fewer freight offers were posted in the first two months of this year than in the previous quarter, the number rose again significantly in March with an increase of... plus
Fourteen e-trucks for city logistics
DB Schenker has strengthened its e-fleet and put 14 new all-electric Volvo FL Electric vehicles into operation in its German network. The vehicles, which have a range of up to 300 km, are used for pre- and onward carriage as well as city logistics. Regular services in local... plus