First inland rail service connecting Liverpool to the English Midlands
Well known in maritime circles, the company of DKT Allseas (part of the Allseas Logistics Group) has announced a new multi-modal extension to complement its…
Rail enhancements needed to support freeports in the north of England
Improved rail capacity is needed to support the development of freeports in the north of England. This was the message to the UK minister of…
European Metal Recycling backs a rail freight future
The UK firm European Metal Recycling has put its faith in rail freight as the company seeks to meet its net-zero target by 2040. European…
Rail improvements for North of England freeports
Better rail connections are required to make the most economic capital from freeports in the North of England. Representatives of the rail freight industry in…
Liverpool aggregates delivery win for GBRf
UK rail freight operator GB Railfreight is cleaning up in Cumbria with a new contract. After successful trials, GB Railfreight (GBRf) has just announced a…
Containers pile up at UK’s ports due to Brexit and pandemic
Post-Brexit trade disruption and ongoing congestion are causing critical build-ups of containers at UK ports, according to the latest data from Container xChange. The UK’s…
New Brexit beating routes could benefit rail freight
The effects of Brexit are being felt on the ground, and also on the high seas. Whatever political sources may say, logistics operators and freight…
Freightliner means beans for Kraft Heinz
UK operator Freightliner has been running trials moving foodstuffs for multinational producer Kraft Heinz. The collaboration supports an initiative to connect west and east coast…
UK 2021 – Another hard day’s night or a ticket to ride?
If there is one recurring theme in Britain’s rail freight crystal ball for the next 365 days, it is that change is on the way.…