Swiss forwarder invests in LNG ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Krummen Kerzers is investing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its heavy cargo services. Already in early summer 2010, the Switzerland-based logistics company intends to expand the LNG project “Goodbye Diesel – hello LNG”, which it initiated with Lidl Switzerland. To this... plus
Another US short-line railroad changes owner ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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US transport company OmniTRAX has completed the acquisition of the 101 year-old Winchester & Western Railroad (WW) from Covia. WW is a Class III shortline railroad operating in the US states of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and New Jersey. The railroad interchanges... plus
UK’s newest inland port excels in its first year ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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iPort Rail, the UK's newest inland port to become operational during the last ten years, is celebrating its first anniversary these days, one year after being formally opened. Since its launch, the 120,000 sqm rail terminal has seen considerable growth, with GB Railfreight's... plus
Kazakhstan unlocks TIR’s potential to combat illicit trade ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Kazakh government has taken the decisive step of prioritising TIR transports at the Kazakh borders, with TIR electronic pre-declaration green lanes scheduled to open at the Nur Zholy border crossing point with China. This latest move by the Kazakhstan authorities is... plus
Via Trans-Siberian from Japan to Europe in just 11 days ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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About a third of all traffic on the Trans-Siberian Railway consists of freight on routes to and from Japan. Last year a record volume of more than 45 million t of freight was transported, while container shipments are growing at a faster rate of more than 11%. "We are... plus
New train service links the Netherlands with Scandinavia ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Cabooter, Westerman and DB Cargo are joining forces and have jointly launched a new intermodal link between Venlo (the Netherlands) and Scandinavia. To begin with, the new train offers three direct services per week between Venlo and Malmö and Norrköping in Sweden. From... plus
Rhine Valley Rail to expand Rotterdam connections ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The CMA CGM group plans to launch the Rhine Valley Rail, a new rail service connecting the port of Rotterdam with the German hinterland. The new train service will officially start on 18 October 2019 and will be operated in cooperation with Transfracht (TFG). A total of six... plus
Silent trucks allow undisturbed sleep in Helsinki ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Finnish haulier Kuuskuljetus is operating Finland’s first LNG truck with a plug-in battery electro-hydraulic crane from Scania. The unusual combination was selected in view of Kuuskuljetus’ transport assignments for the Renta Group. Renta supplies scaffolding in the... plus
Lowest number of trucks crossing the Swiss Alps since 1999 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In H1/2019, the number of trucks driving across the Swiss Alps declined by 2.5%. According to the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT), the trend towards fewer truck journeys continues. Because of construction works, the railways also transported fewer goods (-3.7%).... plus
Funds for upgrading Ukraine's rail tracks ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The European bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) is supporting the further integration of the Ukraine’s domestic railway system into international networks by investing up to USD 100 million in bonds issued by Ukraine Railways (UZ). The invested funds will be used... plus