VTG expanding in Eastern Europe 
The German rail logistics provider VTG has acquired the remaining shares in the traction company Retrack Slovakia from Rail Services Slovakia, making it the sole owner of the Retrack Slovakia Group and its subsidiaries in Czechia and Hungary. This acquisition strengthens... more
Cargo Beamer expanding Alpine service
The intermodal specialist Cargo Beamer is enhancing its European network with a new connection between Kornwestheim (near Stuttgart, Germany) and Domodossola (Italy). It will be launched on 11 February and will operate three weekly roundtrips, with departures from... more
Handing over first ten of 150 e-trucks
On 29 January DB Schenker received the first ten of 150 Man ‘eTGX’ ultra long-distance electric trucks at the manufacturer’s plant in Munich (Germany). Following the handover Schenker drivers transported the vehicles to locations all over Germany. The trucks, designed for... more
Dutch haulier’s fleet rises to 50 e-trucks
Bidfood Netherlands has led the energy transition in food logistics in the Netherlands since 2021, integrating Renault Trucks electric vehicles into its fleet. It currently operates 25 Renault ‘E-Tech’ lorries, which have already prevented 230 t of CO₂ emissions. The company... more
Major locomotive order from Guinea
The Wabtec Corporation, a US manufacturer, has secured a USD 248 million order for its ‘Evolution Series’ locomotives and services from Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS). The locos will support rail operations for the Baowu & Winning joint venture at the high-grade iron ore... more
US short line Phoenix Rail formed
The infrastructure manager Ancala has acquired Lehigh Valley Rail Management (LVRM), in order to establish the US short line Phoenix Rail. The firm recently completed the acquisition of LVRM, an owner and operator of short-line railway and intermodal infrastructure in... more
Improved facility doubles rail capacity
DP World and NSW Ports are co-investing AUD 400 million (EUR 240 million) to extend the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney (Australia). The project – which will start in June and take two years to compete – comprises the addition of five new rail sidings to accommodate 600 m... more
ONE launches rail/sea connections
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has opened two new services to route export/import cargo via the Balmer Lawrie CFS in Kolkata, utilising rail services to connect with mainline vessels at the port of Nhava Sheva (India). The links have been designed primarily for customers in Kolkata... more
Transfreight now works with Palletways in Switzerland
Transfreight Germany is set to start handling shipments to and from Switzerland for Palletways Germany through the former’s centre in Kleinostheim (Germany) and its distribution facilities in Pratteln and Pfungen (both Switzerland). The family-run firm will also take charge of... more
Convoy delivers aid to Gaza
305 trucks carrying 6,000 t of humanitarian aid, along with eleven ambulances, departed from Cairo (Egypt) en route to the Gaza Strip on Sunday, 26 January. The lorries are loaded with medical supplies, equipment, medicines, large quantities of food and bottled drinks, milk... more