First batch of 680 mega trailers ordered 
Dachser is purchasing ‘mega trailers’ to convert its fleet. Because of their more generous cargo space dimensions - with otherwise the same length and width – these trailers achieve better fuel economy than standard semi-trailers, especially over long distances, the forwarder... more
156 wagons delivered
Switzerland-headquartered wagon leasing company Transwaggon has completed the delivery of 156 wagons to wood procurement company Mercer Holz. The vehicles will carry woodchips. The final 27 wagons with 81 containers recently arrived in Stendal (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany). The... more
Natural-gas trucks expand fleet
The Italian transport and logistics group Transmec has purchased ten high-tech trucks that are powered by natural gas. Natural gas, an eco-friendly fuel for internal combustion engines, benefits air quality, cuts CO2 emissions by 15% and also lowers noise pollution. For... more
Russia and France to rely on hydrogen railways
Russian Railways (RZD) and French rail company SNCF have signed a roadmap for the use of trains running on hydrogen fuel cells and the systems required for their support operations. The roadmap also contains the introduction of other green technologies that male the rail... more
Dual-mode locos extend fleet
The German rail logistician ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft is taking delivery of two new Vectron dual-mode locomotives. The Siemens vehicles are combined mainline diesel and electric locomotives. Thanks to their dual drive, they can be used on electrified and non-electrified railway... more
Biogas lorries on scheduled services
The German logistics group Zufall has recently started using biogas lorries on scheduled transport services in Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia. The four Iveco vehicles were purchased by Zufall partners AY Trans and Sari and are now on the road for Zufall Logistik.By using the... more
Step towards more sustainability
Italy’s Arcese Group has taken another step towards sustainability by starting trials with a new e-Ducato. Fiat Professional’s first fully-electric model will be deployed in tests by Arcese for the next two months.This pioneering collaboration will make Arcese one of the first... more
Ohio short-line deal closed
Agracel, which provides industrial development services to rural communities, has launched a new affiliate in the USA, Agracel Rail Holdings, to develop short-line and regional railroad services in North America. Agracel previously co-developed the Effingham Railroad and... more
Space for 45,000 vehicles in Koper
The Slovenian Port of Koper has opened a petrol station for the supply of working machines and vehicles in the port, a new gate for trucks, and a new multi-storey garage for cars. The new gate for trucks is already the third entrance to the port. It will be intended mainly... more
CN, not CPR, will combine with KCS
Canadian National Railway (CN) and Kansas City Southern (KSU) have entered into a definitive USD 33.6 billion merger agreement to create the premier railway. The agreement was unanimously approved by both companies’ boards of directors. This combination of the two railways’... more