Global courier DHL says rail is the freight mode of the future
Undoubtedly known for their delivery trucks offering a parked on the pavement to your door service, the global express logistics carrier DHL says the future of the sector is rail, and a better parking regime....Read more
Logistics courier concedes road-rail conflict model is outdated
Global courier company DHL has recognised the value of rail freight as part of the overall logistics chain. However, their latest study emphasises conflict, not collaboration, between the two modes of land transport. Although concentrating...Read more
Another cargo tram in Germany to change the way mail is delivered
In the German city of Schwerin, Deutsche Post DHL has started using customised trams for the distribution of parcels. With electric trucks and bikes doing the first and final mile, this newly developed supply chain...Read moreDHL shifts from road to rail in northern Italy
After Honda and Stellantis shifted to rail for their transportation services in Italy, DHL is joining as well, signaling how big companies are willing to choose rail over road, if suitable services are provided. The...Read more
Will Orion be the first star in a constellation of new carriers
The light logistics sector is rife with speculation that a raft of projects are on the brink of entering into revenue earning service. The chatter is that Anglo-Scottish services could be the first to get...Read more
‘Poland needs government intervention to resolve congestion’
“The Belt and Road Initiative is about politics. If Poland wants to further consolidate its position on the New Silk Road, it needs government intervention and coordination.” This was said by Bartosz Baca, the managing...Read more
Fastest route on New Silk Road gets new departure
The fastest railway link between China and Germany is about to have an additional departure. From July onwards, the Xi’an-Neuss Express will see two trains per week in both directions. The approximate 9,400-km distance is...Read more