Tracing containers in the Netherlands could help the modal shift
The Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics has started an investigation into the container streams in the Netherlands. It wants to gain insight into the routes from start to finish. Reliable data on this is currently...Read more
‘Make old railheads serve future freight needs’
Passenger terminals and former smoke-stack sidings provide the clean, green alternative to city-wide congestion. An economical way to answer the needs of modern freight operations might be to dual-purpose passenger assets and recycle former facilities,...Read more
Cargo should find its own way to final destination
Cargo should find its own way to its destination, where it determines a logical next destination. It could do this autonomously, without intervention of a human. This is called self-organising logistics. A step too far?...Read more
Logistics sector should not be the the ‘whipping boy’ in Brexit process
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the UK government once again to reach an agreement with the EU to keep the goods and services flowing. Logistics must not and will not be held up...Read more
Aramex introduces door-to-door delivery via Silk Road
Logistics company Aramex has introduced a door-to-door delivery service from Shanghai to Europe, making use of the Eurasia rail connection. Depending on the route, it promises to deliver items within less than three weeks, offering...Read more
‘Policymakers must give more attention to multimodality’: AIM
The newly-formed Industry Alliance for Multimodal (IAM) says policymakers must give more attention to multimodality to ensure cargo reaches its customers. Rail freight will play a central role in the goals of IAM, which was established...Read more
DB Cargo and Outkumpu celebrate 40 years of steel
DB Cargo UK and Finnish steel supplier Outokumpu are celebrating 40 years of working together with a contract renewal that seals their partnership for the transportation of stainless steel. The contract means three to four services...Read more