US class I railway upgrades in Alabama ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Norfolk Southern is investing more than USD 200 in increasing its capacities on a major rail line in Alabama. The 3B corridor connects markets in the north and centre of the US state to the port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. It is an important segment of Norfolk... more
New player in Poland – and beyond? ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_Franz_Deu_ohne_Schloss.png)
![Ukrainian Railways Cargo Poland, which will start business in 2025, is already planning to develop and coordinate new international routes.](typo3temp/_processed_/1/2/csm_ITJ_2024_27-30_S37_153933aff7.jpg)
Ukrainian Railways cooperating with partners in Europe. Poland’s rail authority has granted a railway licence to a regional subsidiary of Ukrainian Railways. The traction permit opens the door for it to enter the European railfreight market. more
Undergoing a painful transformation ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_Franz_Deu_ohne_Schloss.png)
![The Europe–China intermodal ‘Baltic Sea Bridge’ via Ust-Luga was torn down again shortly after its premiere on 11 February 2022.](typo3temp/_processed_/4/c/csm_ITJ_2024_27-30_S32_b7fec1ab3c.jpg)
Reorientation in the Russian transport sector. Prior to 24 February 2022 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the development of the country’s transport industry was primarily oriented towards the West, thanks also to strong economic ties between Russia and the EU. The... more
Namibia’s new treasure ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_Franz_Deu_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Hydro dreams in a desert state. A ’research trip 3.0’ is on the list of journeys ITJ correspondent Clemens Finkbeiner-Dege still wants take. The goal would be to explore the African littoral state Namibia. The country, about twice the size of Germany, seduces visitors with... more
Switzerland: "mega charger" for heavy e-trucks ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The Swiss haulage company Galliker has put its first mega charging station into operation. The battery-buffered fast-charging system with the dimensions of a standard Designwerk container is used to charge heavy electric trucks. It is also intended to help take pressure off the... more
Ad-hoc transports with a fixed timetable ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Trans-Flex is the name of ÖBB Rail Cargo Group's (RCG) new railfreight service. Officially launched with a locomotive christening ceremony, the new product offers more flexibility in terms of timing, quantity and relation. This enables uncomplicated ad-hoc transport and... more
60 new car transporters to renew fleet ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The UK-based automotive logistics giant Groupe Cat is investing in 60 new Scania trucks. The order consists of 57 420 P low-roof rigids and three 420 G 4x2 highline tractor units. The first sixteen have already entered service. The remaining trucks are scheduled for delivery in... more
Cosco extends inland service ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In response to rising demand from e-commerce and manufacturing customers, the Chinese shipping giant recently launched a cross-border transport service between the USA and Mexico. As part of this initiative, Cosco’s trucking subsidiary IBT has deployed a fleet of trailers in... more
Tesco Ireland replaces diesel with biomethane ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The retailer has taken delivery of 50 biomethane fuelled trucks to be deployed on its country-wide distribution network. The Scania trucks will immediately replace 50 diesel units, cutting down tailpipe carbon emissions by up to 90%. The biomethane trucks will be operated by... more
China delivers first shunting locos to Kazakhstan ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The first four shunting locomotives, produced by the Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CRRC, have arrived in Altynkol in Kazakhstan - around six months earlier than agreed. They are specially designed for the climatic conditions in Kazakhstan and can be operated at temperatures... more