Hybrid power to transport building materials 
BBL Logistik has signed a long-term full-service leasing contract with European Loc Pool (ELP) for a third Euro Dual locomotive. The German railfreight company operates locomotives on various rail routes, including electrified and non-electrified lines. The Euro Dual... more
More support needed to halve road fatalities
Seven members of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) committed USD 3.6 billion for road safety initiatives in developing countries during the period 2018-2022. Among the initiatives were three standalone road safety projects - in Bangladesh (World Bank), India (Asian... more
Bangladesh gets 20 broad gauge locomotives
Indian Railways has handed over 20 Broad Gauge locomotives to Bangladesh Railway. The new units are expected to increase the volume of passenger and freight train operations in Bangladesh. Trade between the two countries via rail has seen consistent growth with the... more
First e-reachstacker for Venlo intermodal terminal
Rail transport specialist Cabooter Group has received its first fully electric reachstacker from Kalmar following a a six-month testing period. The reachstacker will continue operations at Cabooter’s Greenport Venlo intermodal terminal in the Southeast of the Netherlands.... more
New shipment planning system now available
Australian technology specialist Fluent Cargo has launched its multi-modal routing engine and platform. The solution helps to find the best ways to get any shipment to and from any location in the world using available modes of transport. Users simply input an origin and... more
US railway tracking sustainability progress
US class I railway Norfolk Southern has launched a tailored rail emissions report tool. The system provides customers with comprehensive data on the positive environmental impact of shipping by rail, including total carbon dioxide emissions, fuel consumption, and train... more
Ralpin wants to ride into 2028
Positive development in demand for the Rolling Highway – continuation until 2028 is important to guarantee modal shift Since the fourth quarter of 2022, the demand to transport lorries on the Rolling Highway between Freiburg (D) and Novara (I) has returned to pre-pandemic... more
TX Logistik to extend its intermodal fleet
The rail logistics company, which is part of Mercitalia, has ordered another 115 double pocket wagons of the T3000 model for its intermodal services. The first wagons are scheduled do be delivered in late summer this year. Produced by the Slovakian manufacturer Tatravagonka,... more
Train services for small consignments
Operail has launched a new regular train service for small orders. It allows customers with small consignments, where the goods do not form a separate train/project, to continue freight transport by rail. These customers can book space in a single wagon, the Estonian carrier... more
Bolloré introduces its first e-vehicle in India
The last mile delivery industry has seen a surge in demand in recent years, which increases the need for sustainable and efficient delivery solutions. The Bolloré Logistics agency in Delhi, India, has taken delivery of its first electric vehicle, which is particularly... more