New vehicles for handling bigger volumes ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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
Linking up the entire supply chain ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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DB Schenker wants to collect and analyse the data of its entire supply chain from warehouse to goods transport. To achieve this, the German service provider will use new technologies such as blockchain and the internet of things (IoT). In future, information about the entire... more
USA: Go-ahead for Uinta Basin Railway in Utah ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The US-based Seven County infrastructure coalition board has decided that Drexel Hamilton will finance, develop and construct a new freight line called Uinta Basin Railway within a public-private partnership. The new railway line in Utah will connect the Uinta Basin’s... more
Leasing business augmented by railcar repair branch ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Marmon has acquired Transco Railway Products, a railcar repair business with operations across the northern USA. The financial terms were not disclosed. Chicago IL-based Transco provides railroad tank car and freight car repair and maintenance, auto-rack certification, and... more