Transmec extends its main intermodal hub 
Seventeen roundtrip services now run every week from the private Intermodal Vest terminal in Oradea, Romania - almost triple the total at the start of 2021. Hub owner Intermodal Vest, a joint venture between Transmec and P&O Ferrymasters, has responded by making further... plus
Direct train between Duisburg and Lodz
Kombiverkehr is expanding its services on the Germany - Poland connection and, in addition to the Poznan CLIP Swarzedz terminal, is now also operating a direct train to the Lodz Spedcont terminal. With this new service, the CT operator is easing traffic congestion on the E20... plus
More vehicles for mixer truck fleet
As part of a programme of significant growth within its mixer truck fleet, specialist suppliers of transport and plant hire services UK-based Explore Transport, has added Renault Trucks to its vehicle line-up for the first time. Supplied by Border Trucks, a total of eight... plus
Speed along Hungary-Serbia railway increased
The Belgrade-Novi Sad section of the Hungary-Serbia railway has recently been put into operation. It marks significant progress on the Hungary-Serbia Railway, a project jointly constructed by China and Central and Eastern European countries. The new stretch shortens the... plus
US class I railway launches domestic service
With the growth of its direct-rail intermodal service connecting Southern California with key markets in the Midwest, Burlington Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) is expanding its services between Los Angeles, CA and St. Louis, MO. The upgrade increases the market reach, frequency and... plus
Improving aerodynamics to save fuel
As part of a pilot, Hegelmann is having semi trailers equipped with components of a special aero package from Betterflow. The components are attached to the underbody of the trailer and reduce the truck’s air resistance. Improving the aerodynamics can save up to 1.8 litres... plus
Long HGVs expand European fleet
Freight forwarder Karl Jürgensen has taken delivery of two Krone long HGVs. The type 3 combinations - three-axle motor truck, actively steered Krone dolly and dry liner semitrailer - are 25.25 m long. As special features, the box bodies have double-decker systems and floors... plus
Australia to expand intermodal facilities
Australia’s new federal budget includes an AUD 3.8 billion (EUR 2.57 bn) investment in the country’s intermodal infrastructure. The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the budget’s recognition of the importance of rail freight to the nation’s supply chain. The... plus
740 km of Indian network electrified
Konkan Rail, one of the biggest rail networks in India, is moving towards net zero carbon emission: In its efforts to electrify its entire broad-gauge network, Konkan Railway has accomplished the 100% electrification of all its 741 km route network in India. The foundation... plus
Schenker's profit exceeds EUR 1 billion
DB Cargo and DB Schenker, Deutsche Bahn's railfreight and logistics divisions, are on the upswing. DB Cargo carried 6.3% more goods by rail in 2021 than in 2020. Transport performance rose by 7.9% and operating performance on DB's rail network by around 4% to 1.1 billion tkm.... plus