Latin America increases rail interoperability ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The International Union of Railways (UIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Latin American railway association Alaf. The document covers, inter alia, staff training and education, railway engineering, passenger and cargo transport, logistics and exchange of data.... more
US short-line railroad expands into Indiana ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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TNW has been selected by the Perry County Port Authority (PCPA) to operate and provide common carrier rail services over the rail lines currently owned and operated by the PCPA as the Hoosier Southern Railroad (HOS). The parties expect to finalise the transaction in the second... more
Faster border processing along the Asia-Europe corridor ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Digital Logistics (part of RZD and INTELLEX) have signed a MoU to promote joint developments, standardisation and digitalisation of operational processes across Europe's borders along the Asia-Europe corridor. The measures should enable faster... more
Uber Freight launches project in the Netherlands ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Since launching its business in the USA two years ago, Uber Freight has worked to revitalise the trucking industry and bring new opportunities to the entire logistics ecosystem. The Uber Freight app connects trucking companies of any size with loads to haul, giving drivers... more
New recruiting format for young talent at Innotrans ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Be they computer scientists, economists or engineers, young talent is always in demand throughout the mobility sector, and the hiring of new staff will continue to play a major role. The career concept at InnoTrans helps young professionals to get in touch with potential new... more
Australian farmers reduce freight costs ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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In Australia, farmers and regional communities will significantly reduce freight costs through the deployment of Inland Rail, a new study shows. Shifting horticulture and post-processed agriculture from road to rail will save an average AUD 76 (EUR 48) per tonne, with cost... more
CN to invest almost CAD 1 billion in three provinces ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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For 2019, Canadian National Railways (CN) is planning large investments into maintaining and strengthening its rail infrastructure in three provinces. The carrier will spend CAD 245 million (EUR 151 million) on expanding Saskatchewan’s railways, involving some 56 km of new... more
A fifth of driver positions unfilled, IRU says ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Europe’s road transport industry is facing the most acute shortage of professional drivers in decades, according to a new report published by the international road transport union (IRU). Polling of IRU members and associated organisations in Europe has revealed a 21%... more
Road haulage and railfreight continue to grow ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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All Germany’s overland modes of transport improved their performance in the first half of 2018, compared to the same period of the previous year. Road haulage throughput grew by 1.1% to about 156.9 billion tkm, railfreight increased by 1.0% to around 60.6 billion tkm and inland... more
600 box containers to expand intermodal business ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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P&O Ferrymasters has ordered 600 new 45’ pallet wide high-cube containers to add to its already growing fleet. The multi-million euro investment will allow the company to create new routes and services across Europe and Asia. The containers will be delivered during the... more