First Effiliner delivered to Austrian carrier 
The number of rail service providers operating Effiliner 1600 locomotives made by Czech manufacturer CZ Loko was recently boosted by the addition of the Austria-based Rail Cargo Group (RCG). RCG representatives have just accepted the first of two such locomotives in Ceska... more
New partnership to optimise distribution in Italy
The Swedish corporation Electrolux has selected Geodis to manage the distribution of its products throughout Italy. The Geodis-designed project includes large services such as product reception and storage, shipment preparation and customs management. Transport and delivery are... more
Estonia: From wagon repairs to engine building
The supervisory board of Estonia-based Operail has approved the management board’s proposal for restructuring the Tapa depot. As a result, Operail will be able to allocate more resources towards locomotive construction. The wagon repair services at the Tapa depot have not... more
Albatros Express augments hinterland offers
Transfracht is increasing the frequencies of its hinterland train service Albatros Express on the Ulm (Germany) and Salzburg (Austria) routes. The company will operate an additional export departure from the two cities to Hamburg as from 10 June, and will connect all major... more
ATA awards Alaska’s safest truck fleet
Alaska West Express (AWE) received the 2018 Alaska Safe Truck Fleet of the Year Award from the Alaska Trucking Association (ATA). AWE was also presented with the accolade in 2016, 2014, and 2013. The criteria for the 2018 safety award included accident frequency rates,... more
New rail hub opens in California
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad (GWR) has opened a new bulk transfer facility on its San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVR) subsidiary in Millux CA (USA). Operated by G&W railroads, the new terminal is used to transfer bulk materials, including agricultural, industrial... more
Acquired railcars strengthen intermodal business
The European rail car leasing company Ermewa has acquired 154 additional railcars from the European rolling stock company Rosco Bohemia, a member of the Czecho Slovak Group (CSG). The acquisition reinforces Ermewa’s presence in the intermodal business especially in Germany,... more
Swedish carrier runs new shuttle for furniture dealer
Under a new contract with Ikea, Green Cargo recently operated its first rail shuttle service from Älmhult and Torsvik to Arsta (all Sweden). The shuttle runs six days per week and supplies goods to department stores and warehouses in the greater Stockholm and Uppsala... more
Queensland’s zinc railway resumes service
The first freight trains are operating successfully again on the Mount Isa Line in Queensland, Australia marking the reopening of the 1,000 km route after twelve-weeks of unprecedented flood repairs. The line is used by miners for the transport of zinc and lead concentrate... more
Czech forwarder invests heavily in its fleet
C.S.Cargo group purchased trucks for CZK 155 million (EUR 6.03 million) in 2018. The company acquired 51 Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, MAN and Renault vehicles and 48 trailers. A completely new aspect of the vehicle-fleet upgrade was the purchase of six custom-manufactured Pavelli... more