China train to UK back on track
Following a difficult 2021, where soaring rail demand created by the extreme difficulties in the air and ocean freight sector contributed to operational congestion and delays, UK-based Davies Turner reports that its Express China railfreight service is getting back on track.... more
Agroexpress now runs to Azerbaijjan
The Adroexpress introduced by Russia has now also runs to Azerbaijan. The new route enables exporters from both countries to deliver their products quickly and easily to Azerbaijan by rail with operator RZD Logistik (RZDL). Grain, vegetable oil and confectionery are exported... more
Neva – Moscow shuttle launched
In Russia, Fesco has introduced another regular train service on the St. Petersburg – Moscow route. The Neva-Moscow shuttle departs once a week from one of marine terminals of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region and arrives at the Beliy Rast station in the Moscow region.... more
Strengthening general cargo network
As many as eight carriers have now joined Online Systemlogistik (OSL) in Germany. Werner Transport & Logistik and 17111 Logistik strengthen the general cargo network in Schleswig-Holstein, followed by Spedition Vögele, Grieshaber Logistik and Allgäu Frachtlogistik in the... more
Optimising wagonload traffic in Scandinavia
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is now routing its freight traffic from Linz (Austria) via the RCG hub in Rheinkamp near Duisburg (Germany) to Malmö in Sweden, from where the cargo is distributed within Scandinavia. In Rheinkamp, freight volumes can also be channelled onto trains... more
Five lions and a tiger move to Africa
DHL Global Forwarding has continued its commitment to supporting wildlife by assisting a conservation organisation with the rescue five lions and one tiger from captivity. On behalf of Warriors of Wildlife, the wild cats, all born in Ukraine, were relocated safely to South... more
General cargo service for Balkan and Baltic states
PKP Cargo Connect (PKPCC) is introducing a road haulage network for general cargo (groupage freight) linking the Baltic and the Balkans. From January, pallet handling will be available for the smallest orders which opens up new opportunities for single load volumes when... more
Spanish reefer rail service launched
One day and 12 hours is the transit time for the new rail service for reefer cargo that connects Algeciras and Marin in Spain. Operated by Maersk, the trains depart from Algeciras port in Cadiz and arrive at Marin port (Pontevedra) every Friday at midday. This is Spain's... more
New business unit to push digitisation
ZF, Germany, has launched its "commercial vehicle solutions" division (CVS). The new business unit combines ZF's expertise in the commercial vehicles sector. Its aim is to drive the development of solutions for safe, sustainable and digitised transport forward, the... more
Heavy e-truck reaches range of 440 km
In North America, Volvo Trucks has launched an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and faster charging. The e-truck is one of Volvo Trucks six all-electric heavy truck models and is specially designed for the North American market. The... more