RCG signs agreement with Swiss MFD 
Up to 600 additional container carrier wagons will help ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) to shift even more goods from road to rail. The wagons will be supplied by the Swiss wagon hire company MFD. They were designed for use with the Mobiler configuration which, in combination... mehr
Norfolk Southern for Mason Mega rail terminal
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board has approved expenditure of USD 127 million to build an inland rail terminal in Gainesville, GA. The new terminal Blue Ridge Connector will link Northeast Georgia with the port of Savannah’s 35 global container ship services. Connected... mehr
Germany’s second-largest rail logistics provider
TX Logistik (TXL), a Mercitalia subsidiary, has received the approval from the cartel authorities to take over the railfreight company Exploris Deutschland. With this acquisition, TXL is now Germany’s second-largest rail logistics company. Exploris' international rail... mehr
Cartwright Brothers: more double deck trailers
With the additions to its fleet, the UK haulier aims to reduce its environmental impact by expanding its pallet network services. Cartwright Brothers has taken delivery of three new double-deck trailers. The Pall-Ex/Fortec member provides a distribution service to customers... mehr
DB Cargo UK to service Class 60 locos
The carrier has secured a new three-year maintenance deal with fellow railfreight company GB Railfreight (GBRF). The agreement will see DB Cargo UK work closely with GBRF’s engineering team to drive locomotive performance and provide professional engineering support. The... mehr
A. Hartrodt to expand in Hungary and Poland
The European transport company is focusing on the truck and automotive business as the fastest-growing segment with great potential in Eastern Europe. Following the successful launch of an own vehicle fleet at its affiliate in Poland, A. Hartrodt is now planning to invest in... mehr
Patriot Rail augments integrated freight services
The US short line owner has assumed ownership and operations of Hydra Distribution & Rail Services and Hydra Transport. Hydra is a specialist in warehousing, transloading, distribution and logistics services. The new integrated Patriot Rail Hydra Logistics &... mehr
Seven daily trains for grocery deliveries
Maritime Transport in the UK has secured a new, three-year contract with the grocery retailer Tesco. Under the new agreement, the privately owned transport company will manage, plan, and execute all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs within the Daventry... mehr
Auf Schweizer Gleisen 
Zulassung sechsachsiger Hybridlokomotiven für den Güterverkehr. Nachdem die Europäische Eisenbahnagentur im März ihr Signal zur Abfahrt gegeben hatte, wurde die Euro9000-Lokomotive nun in der Schweiz zugelassen. Leasingdienstleister European Loc Pool sieht darin eine wichtige... mehr
Long trucks to travel between Germany and Denmark
Long trucks can transport more goods with fewer journeys, which is making them increasingly popular in Europe. With immediate effect, German haulage companies can now also use their long trucks in Denmark. The transport ministers of both countries have signed an agreement... mehr