No noisy wagons from abroad 
In Germany, noise pollution caused by railfreight traffic dropped by about five decibels in 2020 compared to the previous year, as a report released by the federal railway authority shows. The reduction in rail noise is primarily due to the conversion of freight wagons to... more
Switzerland's worst railway accident
Not far from the ITJ headquarters in Basel is the site where, 130 years ago today, on 14 June 1891, Switzerland's worst train accident in terms of casualties (73 dead and 171 injured) occurred. A bridge designed in 1875 by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) over the... more
Azerbaijan carrier running regularly to Georgia
Ady Express has started transporting another cargo category along international transport corridors that pass through Azerbaijan. Thanks to a cooperation with the Russia-based Mechel Group, which produced 3.7 million t of steel and 3.5 million t of pig iron in 2020, Ady Express... more
New access for digital applications ‎
The Swiss freight railway SBB Cargo is currently working on a new digital platform that will give access to all digital applications. They include ordering, booking, transport and billing. Capacity checks and feedback to customers will be automated. The platform, which will... more
Improving cargo flow and transloading capacity
In the USA, the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and the Port of Long Beach (POBL) have signed an agreement to improve the flow of cargo to and from the major California gateway and the Utah logistics system. The agreement focuses on reducing congestion and cost associated with... more
Six-pack for AB2K
AB2K, a Scottish provider of heavy plant vehicles, is upgrading its fleet with six new Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter XL tractor units. The new arrivals include one STGO Category 3 6x4 double drive tractor unit for gross combination weights of up to 120 t, and five STGO Category 2... more
Car deliveries per mouse click
Gefco is building on its expertise in the last mile delivery segment for the used car and mobility market. The automotive logistics provider has been contracted by online auction platform autobid.de to transport used cars. The agreement specifically applies to Gefco's... more
Increased frequency for Romania - Turkey link
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) increases frequency: the carrier is now offering two roundtrips per week between (Romania) and Istanbul (Turkey). This provides fast and high-frequency links between the two economic areas with a competitive transit time of only 72 hours. With a... more
Comprehensive Benelux - Spain service
C.H Robinson is expanding its service portfolio and providing new combined transport connections between the Benelux countries and Spain. The new service offers freight forwarders a flexible, efficient, cost effective and eco-friendly option to transport large quantities of... more
Hydrogen mobility solutions in one package
As an alternative fuel, hydrogen is vital for the future of electric mobility. But it is also an issue that brings with it a number of challenges that companies must master. That is why e-mobility company Quantron and hydrogen specialist H2Go have now joined forces to pool... more