100% biodiesel transports with new technology 
Biodiesel is an alternative to conventional fuels. The problem is that the colder it is, the lower the proportion of biodiesel that can be mixed with conventional diesel. At Schöni, around 270 trucks have been running on 50% to 80% biodiesel from March to October for some years... plus
More trucks shifted to rail
Czech carrier PKP Cargo International continues to expand its operations in Europe by transporting more semi-trailers between Czechia and Italy. Since the beginning of May, the company has been carrying loads for Austrian haulier LKW Walter in both directions between the Paskov... plus
Testing innovative cooling systems
Quieter, more eco-friendly and more economical: trans-o-flex subsidiary Thermo Med, which specialises in pharmaceutical transports with active temperature control, is now testing three delivery vehicles equipped with a new type of purely electric cooling system. Conventional... plus
12,000 HP move 6,000 t at 120 km/h
Indian Railways has received its 100th electric locomotive manufactured by Alstom. As part of the EUR 3.5 billion contract won in 2015, the manufacturer will be supplying 800 fully electric high-powered double-section locomotives of 12,000 HP (9 MW) for freight service, capable... plus
Direct access to transport pricing information
The International Road Union (IRU) is partnering with Upply to provide access to key transport pricing information. Upply’s data will be made available to IRU members via its online Intelligence Platform service. IRU’s Intelligence Platform brings together real-time... plus
UK: Tinsley Rail Yard reopened
Freight forwarder Newell and Wright has reopened an unused rail terminal which is located half in Rotherham and half in Sheffield. The Tinsley Marshalling Yard was once the rail hub of the borough, home to over 200 locomotives. However, due to its decline in the early 80's,... plus
Digital counterpart to analogue offer
With traigo, Germany-based freight wagon hire company VTG brought digital fleet management to the rail tracks last year. After providing various types of information about the hire business, the company has now moved to the next level. With the "wagon hire" tool,... plus
Après le matériel.... 
La société autrichienne de logistique ferroviaire Innofreight, dont le siège est à Bruck/Mur, profite des possibilités de la numérisation pour hisser les processus logistiques à un niveau plus élevé. Josef Müller, correspondant de l’ITJ, en a appris davantage. plus
100 brand new wagons for steel transports
Polo Mercitalia, a subsidiary of Italian state-owned railways FS Italiana, has ordered 100 Shimmns freight wagons for the carriage of steel coils from Ermewa. The first 25 brand new wagons will arrive at Mercitalia Rail already this week, while the last of the batch are due... plus
EUR 20 million for growth and fleet
DPD Austria has already poured around EUR 40 million into growing its business over the last four years. Further major investments are now planned. EUR 9 million will be invested in sustainability: DPD plans to purchase 50 e-vehicles and install photovoltaic systems in... plus