Camion Pro assists claims for compensation 
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that the calculation of Germany’s highway tolls was incorrect. Based on this ruling, companies are entitled to demand compensation for excessive toll charges in Germany. According to the trade association Camion Pro,... more
2.5 million trucks and cars through Eurotunnel
In November 2020, Le Shuttle Freight saw traffic above pre-COVID levels with 145,729 trucks carried through the Eurotunnel, the second-best month of November in its history. This strong performance, up 11% compared to November 2019, benefitted from a stockpiling effect due... more
Rail services to cover Saint John
The railway enterprise Canadian Pacific and the shipping line Hapag-Lloyd have extended a long-term rail service agreement to the end of 2025. Having made successful calls at the port of Saint John in the Canadian province of New Brunswick last summer, Hapag-Lloyd will cooperate... more
Champions of Eurasian road transport crowned
The International Road Union has named the winners in its ‘Best Eurasian Road Transport Operator Award 2020’. The annual prize recognises excellence in economic performance, corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.The 2020 winners.• 1-10 vehiclesMetelkov... more
To haul 2.3 million t of ore a year
The railway specialist Railcare has signed a ten-year contract worth SEK 740 million (about EUR 72 million) with the mining company Kaunis Iron. The contract, which supersedes a deal from 2018, will take effect on 16 November 2021 and run to 2031.The wagons to be used are owned... more
Expanding toll solutions in Europe
The German toll service provider Tolltickets is expanding its services in Europe through a new partnership with Ford, which will provide the latter’s customers with access to all of Tolltickets’ services.The feature, a part of ‘Ford Pass Pro’, a smartphone app for small... more
Fast railfreight solutions extended to Sweden
Effective immediately, VTG is extending its fast-track offer, which is already available at a range of other central locations, to the port of Gothenburg in Sweden. On the port premises, a block train with twenty 80 ft container wagons and a loading capacity of 80 teu is... more
Samskip introduces new way forward
By integrating TransFollow's digital consignment note solution, the Rotterdam-headquartered multimodal operator is taking the next step in its programme to optimise its shippers' supply chains. The new digital solution visualises the current status of the consignment note.... more
Tractor and truck rolled into one
When Herrmann Transporte presented its latest wish list to Scania, the desired specification was undoubtedly demanding. The Swiss haulier wanted a short all-wheel drive vehicle with the lowest possible chassis height and an extremely agile performance. In addition, the vehicle... more
Russian leasing company buys timber flat cars
In Russia, manufacturer UWC and transportation leasing company Dessa have signed a contract for the supply of another batch of 60-foot flat cars for transporting timber. UWC will dispatch the freight cars to Dessa in Q1/2021. The flat car has an increased load capacity of... more