LTG picks Ukrainian loco safety systems
The Lithuanian rail company has chosen SRPA Impulse to replace the Russian Klub-U locomotive safety system in self-propelled rolling stock for EUR 10.1 million. The Ukrainian technology specialist is already designing the new system, which will be followed by the dismantling of... more
Infrabel finds lessor
In Belgium, the railfreight operator Lineas has secured a EUR 42 million contract to lease 20 locomotives to the infrastructure manager Infrabel. Lineas transports goods throughout Europe with a fleet of almost 250 locomotives. Infrabel has its own fleet of 81 locomotives,... more
Shuttle supports Swedish forest industry
TFK Logistics is establishing a rail service from the terminal in Bastuträsk in northern Sweden to the APM Terminals in Gothenburg. The new shuttle is a long-awaited addition to Rail Port – the network that connects the Port of Gothenburg with inland terminals in... more
Two 44 t trucks for waste transports
The UK-based waste haulier Fred Sherwood Transport has taken delivery of two 44-t Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor units. Joining a fleet of roughly 350 CV, the vehicles will make the company’s operations more sustainable and thus reduce its environmental impact. The business... more
For the energy turnaround
An experienced heavylift specialist is ready for the projects of the future. It was 20 years ago that deugro founded deugro Denmark, thus taking an important step towards becoming one of the leading project forwarders for wind power and renewable energies. Since then the firm,... more
Captrain Netherlands now in Austrian hands
The expansion continues: After establishing subsidiaries in China and Serbia, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is now extending its international network within the Netherlands. RCG completed the acquisition of the Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands from its parent company... more
Metrans augments capacities in Slovakia
HHLA's rail subsidiary Metrans has added another 5 ha to its hub terminal in Dunajska Streda in Slovakia, creating more storage and transport options for its customers in the region. The expansion increases the size of the terminal area to 326,000 sqm. The new space will be... more
DHL launches facility in Shanghai
The company has opened its first EV centre in China, following locations in Indonesia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, and the UK. The new facility is based in Shanghai and offers fully integrated, modular, end-to-end logistics solutions for finished vehicles and batteries.... more
Boosting sales network in Western Switzerland
On 1 June 2024, Friderici Services took over the distribution of Renault's entire range of commercial vehicles in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Friderici has been French truck manufacturer’s service partner in the Lausanne region since 2012. The transfer of sales... more
Hannibal adds intermodal links in Eastern Europe
Set to launch by the end of 2024, the new railfreight service will link Italy, Hungary and Romania. The train will serve Contship Group's rail hub in Melzo (Italy) the Bilk and Arad terminals in Budapest (Hungary) and Curtici (Romania) and will transport semitrailers, sea... more