ADY Container, subsidiary of Azerbaijan’s national railway company and Rail Cargo Group Hungary, which is a branch of the Austrian...Hungary and Azerbaijan come closer together
The Chinese agency responsible for the vast network of dedicated high-speed lines in that country has proposed to build HS2,...China could build UK’s high-speed line in just 5 years
Capacity allocation for freight on the European rail corridors is currently not meeting the needs of international rail freight. The...Freight capacity on TEN-T network not enough
Valentines’ Day love for Barking derailment
Network Rail has said that work to reinstate the Barking – Gospel Oak line in London is progressing very well and there is hope for a firm reopening date to be confirmed in the coming...Read more
RailFreight Summit UK comes to Greater Manchester
Significant changes in UK’s rail freight sector are to be addressed at the RailFreight Summit UK, to be held in Greater Manchester on 7 April. For the first time, the internationally successful forum for discussion...Read more
Lowered speed limit Canada may hamper oil industry
The decision by the Canadian federal government to lower the speed limit of freight trains carrying dangerous goods may have a significant impact on the oil industry. The order could potentially reduce the current crude-by-rail...Read more
Poland concerned about noise regulations for ‘loud’ wagons
Many rail freight operators from Central and Eastern Europe will not be able to provide the quick modernisation of their wagon fleet, something that is required when several EU member states implement noise regulations. Member...Read more
DP World acquires major container terminal in Ukraine
DP World will add a new container terminal to its network. The Dubai-based logistics group plans to purchase a majority stake of 51 per cent in TIS Container Terminal, one of the largest intermodal facilities...Read more
7 freight handling facilities to link UAE and Saudi Arabia by rail
A joint venture of L&T Construction and Power China International has been awarded to design, build and commission seven freight handling facilities on Etihad Rail, the national railway network of the UAE. The contract is...Read more
Transport sector makes recommendations for EU Green Deal
Fifteen organisations from the transport sector have called for a bold and realistic European Green Deal in a joint announcement. They welcome the Green Deal, but also state that its success will depend on the...Read more
Economy and environmental future in the hands of rail freight
There is renewed cause for optimism, and potential for a period of significant growth on the rails in the UK. This is the opinion of Julian Worth, chair of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and...Read more
‘Disrupted supply chain China could lead to liability claims’
Forwarders and logistics providers trying to operate within the currently disrupted supply chain between China and Europe should protect themselves from liability claims. This is the recommendation of TT Club, a provider of insurance and...Read more
Green light HS2: good news for UK’s rail freight?
UK’s high-speed line HS2 has been given the go ahead on 11 February 2020. This is good news for rail transport in general. For rail freight, the government will need to make an effort if...Read more
Dutch rail freight recovered after Ciara, Maasvlakte still closed
Rail freight traffic in the Netherlands is recovering after an extratropical cyclone known as Storm Ciara hit the country on Sunday, 9 February. Most of the tracks are available for operations. Kijfhoek marshalling yard is...Read more
China goes back to work, logistics still under lockdown
Most companies in China have returned to work yesterday, after an extended New Year holiday of weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Until now, this means little movement for the logistics industry. With a large...Read more
Duisport objects to terminal expansion Venlo
Germany’s largest inland terminal Duisburg has objected to the expansion of rail terminal Venlo, situated on the Dutch-German border. The expansion is supported by the Dutch province of Limburg and this is considered state support,...Read more