Cargo-Partner ups climate-neutral transports 
Last year the Austrian transport company Cargo-Partner handled 2,821 more transports in a climate-neutral manner through the ‘HHLA Pure’ initiative than in the previous year. In 2024, Cargo-Partner transported a total of 15,706 teu; 2,611 teu thereof in Czechia, 4,870... more
Freight trains have a systematic braking problem
On 10 August 2023 a freight train was derailed in the Gotthard tunnel (Switzerland). The accident was caused by a broken wagon wheel. As a result, the tunnel was closed for a year, which in turn caused losses of around CHF 150 million. Now Switzerland’s national television... more
780,000 truck shipments shifted by rail
The German intermodal operator Kombiverkehr recorded a slight decline in shipments last year, on account of the ongoing economic downturn and various line closures. In 2024 the CT operator transported around 780,000 containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers, or around... more
Intermodal players join forces in Spain
Alonso, headquartered in Valencia, has acquired a majority stake in the Madrid-based railfreight enterprise Compañía Europea Ferroviaria (Cefsa). Cefsa currently has a fleet of 29 locomotives and 81 double wagons (40 ft). It provides solutions for all industries, including... more
Fleet investment follows partnership extension
The Toll transport group and the manufacturer BlueScope Steel have renewed a partnership by another seven years. Under the renewed agreement the Toll Group will continue to manage the transport and warehousing needs of BlueScope Steel’s products in New South Wales and... more
Three more Sino-Kazakh terminals in 2025
A partnership between China and Kazakhstan is bearing fruit. In 2024 more than 5,000 trains were sent towards Europe from China’s Xi’an dry port, which is 25% of all shipments on this route and represents a historical record. In a recent meeting Chinese and Kazakh... more
Cobantur expands intermodal range
A new rail service now connects Munich (Germany) with Halkali (Turkey). Cobantur Boltas has deployed a company goods train for the first time, managed by long-standing partner Kombiverkehr. It’ll initially operate once a week in both directions, with plans already underway... more
Northrail adds Vectrons to fleet
Siemens has inked a major framework agreement with Rive, Northrail’s parent company, for 50 Vectron locomotives. The deal covers the delivery of 15 locomotives, along with a comprehensive full-service contract spanning eight years, with an option to order an additional 35 and... more
E-lorry delivers pallets around Felixstowe
The British logistician Debach has introduced a new Volvo ‘FE Electric’ lorry into its fleet, replacing a comparable diesel unit and instantly reducing carbon emissions in its 40-vehicle operation. Debach, located just ten minutes from the port of Felixstowe, offers... more
Kombiverkehr restructures rail traffic
Kombiverkehr has completed its traction conversion project, allowing four players in the rail transport sector – Kombi Rail Europe, Lokomotion, SBB Cargo International and DB Cargo – to take on large service packages. After the conversion, 18 railway enterprises will be... more