New electronics to maintain safe distances 
Switzerland: Volvo Trucks has introduced a safety function named “distance alert” that makes it easier for truck drivers to maintain a safe distance to the vehicles in front. Rear-end collisions account for around 20% of all the serious crashes in which trucks are involved.... more
Locomotives banging the drum for Europe
Say yes to Europe" in eye-catching lettering now adorns yet another locomotive operated by TX Logistik. The latest locomotive to bear this motif is a Vectron multi-system locomotive that TX Logistik has leased from European Locomotive Leasing (ELL). The unit is equipped... more
Launch of direct Vienna - Trelleborg rail service
Stena Line is augmenting the rail-based logistics services it offers on land. Since May, the ferry operator, in collaboration with RCA and Green Cargo, began offering fixed slots on train ferries to transport direct freight trains from Vienna to Trelleborg (Sweden). The service... more
New vehicles for handling bigger volumes
DHL in the UK is investing GBP 6.7 million (EUR 7.7 million) in an upgrade to its fleet of trucks and trailers to gain additional handling capacity to support future growth. The investment includes 45 Volvo tractor units, 24 Volvo rigid trucks and 29 Don-Bur double deck... more
25th annual chemical safety awards allocated
The US class I railway CSX recently presented 70 customers with its annual chemical safety excellence award for their commitment to the safe transport of hazardous materials. Each year, these awards recognize customers who safely ship more than 600 carloads of hazardous... more
China pressing on with TIR implementation
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has taken the momentous decision to fully open all its checkpoints to international road transport under TIR as from 25 June 2019, according to the International Road Union (IRU). During a meeting between the IRU and... more
Five British railways win haulage contracts
UK’s infrastructure manager, Network Rail, has awarded contracts worth GBP 800 million (EUR 915 million) for the haulage and operations of its engineering trains and seasonal treatment services in the 2019-2024 control period. The rail haulage contracts, which include... more
Russian haulier almost triples cargo pipeline fleet
In Q1/2019, the Russian FTL-trucking company Globaltruck improved its operational efficiency and developed some projects, particularly its cargo pipeline expedited delivery service. The number of semitrailers dedicated to that business field rose from 49 at the end of 2018, to... more
Coal accounts for 50% of Russia’s export cargo traffic
Russian Railways (RZD) reported that shipping volumes to seaports via its networks increased by 4.6% between January and April 2019. The tonnage rose to over 106.8 million t, due to an 11.9% increase in coal shipments, a 5.4% increase in oil and a 21.3% increase in ore. Some... more
US class I railroad transforming operations
At the annual meeting of Norfolk Southern’s shareholders, James A. Squires, the US class I railroad's CEO, announced that his company is to revamp all possible aspects of its business. He said: “We are moving full speed ahead with a new plan for the future that provides a... more