Growing in the health care sector 

DHL Supply Chain has acquired pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics specialist New Transport Applications (NTA). With more than 20 years of experience in the Mexican market, NTA is a recognised industry player serving more than 80 customers with services that include the... plus
Hydrogen to replace diesel 

US short line rail road Sierra Northern Railway (Sera) has unveiled the new look for its hydrogen powered switching locomotive, which is to replace an older tier 0 diesel unit. The production of the zero-emission locomotive is making progress and is slated to be completed on... plus
First all-electric terminal tractor delivered 

Forwarder Old Dominion Freight Line in California, USA, has received its first E-ACTT battery-electric terminal tractor from Autocar. The manufacturer delivered the truck for driver orientation before it is put into service. The vehicle offers the same reliability and... plus
Saudis expand railfreight network 

As part of a massive investment strategy, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is planning to expand its railway infrastructure from around 5,000 km to 8,000 km. The plans include the multi-billion dollar flagship "Land Bridge" project, which will stretch more than 1,300 km... plus
Train instead pipeline 

DB Cargo is planning to transport urgently needed supplies of hydrogen by goods trains in the future. This concept represents the first efficient alternative to hydrogen pipelines. Hydrogen imported into Germany is usually bound in liquids and can thus be transported easily by... plus
Rhenus starts new business in China 

Rhenus Group has set up its first office in Changsha, Hunan Province in China. It will offer a wide range of logistics services to enable local businesses to expand their overseas outreach. The new office will offer solutions all along the supply chain, including air and... plus
From strength to strength in 20 years 

Exactly twenty years ago, Innofreight started with two people in a small office in the old business park in Bruck an der Mur, Austria. Today, more than 130 employees are working at six international locations. One of the company's strengths has always been innovation: in... plus
Strike could cost billions per day 

A US nationwide rail service interruption by a freight-rail strike could cost more than USD 2 billion per day of a shutdown, according to the latest report published by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The report is associated with a new labour contract with the... plus
Felix for Future 

Les 70 ans d’une société familiale. La société Felix Transport AG a été fondée en 1952 à Zwingen (Suisse) sous la raison sociale W. Felix Transporte. Hanspeter Felix travaille depuis 1976 pour cette société fondée par son père Walter. Il remet maintenant les rênes à ses enfants,... plus
Zero-emission locos for the Betouwe route 

Northrail is leasing four "zero-emission" shunting and medium-haul locomotives of Vossloh’s new DM 20-EBB model to the Dutch rail transport company RTB Cargo. The locomotives are part of the framework purchase agreement for 50 DM 20-EBB. The delivery of the first... plus