A train from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean 
The Lobito Corridor in Africa is taking shape: The African Development Bank and Africa Finance Corporation have joined the USA and EU in support of Angola, Congo and Zambia in signing a seven-party MOU to develop the Lobito Corridor and the new Zambia - Lobito line. The new... more
Transport route along Amur River
Transcontainer has delivered the first cargo shipment from China to its Moscow transport hub in Russia via a new route. The river part of the stretch connects the Chinese city of Fuyuan (Heilongjiang province) with Khabarovsk (Moscow region). The maiden train was loaded with 100... more
UIRR: more and better paths for freight trains
The UIRR has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for a new rail infrastructure capacity management regulation, but has also suggested some improvements. The transport policy objectives include doubling railfreight’s market share by 2050. However, a performance of... more
GBRF augments intermodal services
The UK carrier has opened new sidings on the north side of its Peterborough yard which will connect its newly opened GBP 5.75 million (EUR 6.6 million) maintenance hub to the national railway network. The opening follows three years of work between GB Railfreight (GBRF),... more
Major deployment for Renault's e-trucks
The consortiums eFreight 2030 and Project Electric Freightway have been selected to receive funding as part of the UK government’s programme to accelerate the uptake of zero emission HGVs. The e-vehicles will be supplied by Renault Trucks. The eFreight 2030 consortium, led by... more
Transport contract cements exclusive port access
Canadian National Railway (CN) has inked a renewed and expanded five-year transportation agreement with Alta Gas. It leverages CN's exclusive access to the Canadian Port of Prince Rupert, BC, which offers strategic advantages for rail customers expanding their business, the rail... more
VR joins track condition test
Finland is introducing a track condition monitoring in in-service trains. With the system, commercial trains will be used to collect data from various rail sections on a daily basis. The pilot project will focus on monitoring the condition of elements such as isolation... more
Road haulier relies on bio-CNG fuels
DSV in Immingham, UK, has launched a trial with CNG Fuels. CNG Fuels’ supply of bio-CNG from a waste feedstock is verified and approved by the UK department for transport. Adopting bio-CNG fuel will contribute significantly to reducing GHG emissions. There is evidence that a... more
Fuel-saving was the decisive factor
The Australian instant lawn supplier Lilydale has ordered two new Scania 500 G Super trucks, after having trialled the vehicle on its Bairnsdale B-double route. The tests showed that the new model saved 50 litres of fuel compared to the older non-Scania truck. The new Super... more
Work on lines causes train delays
Due to an economically driven decline in demand, the Swedish railfreight operator saw its transport volumes drop by 10% in Q3/2023 compared to Q3/2022. Despite the weak business climate, Green Cargo was able to sign new transport contracts worth SEK 150 million (EUR 12.7... more