Europe invests in links to Central Asia 
Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have joined forces to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). They will work to increase freight traffic between Central Asia and Europe through Kazakhstan. As part of the... mehr
Special container for green intermodal transport
With its 20 ft (6 m) long containers, Innofreight City Logistics is offering an eco-friendlier alternative for gypsum transports from the mining company Knauf in Austria. 120 t of building materials, excavated material and rubble can be shipped per double wagon in combined... mehr
Lineage improves cross-border services
The new cross-border programme aims to provide more options for customers looking for end-to-end cold chain solutions in the North American market. It expands existing transport services, including access to multiple delivery points and terminals. Canadian and US networks will... mehr
MAN builds first trucks with hydrogen drive
The German commercial vehicle manufacturer will deliver the small series, initially planned with around 200 units, to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland and selected non-European countries as early as 2025. It is the first European truck manufacturer to... mehr
Upgrades for 13 Canadian short lines
Short line railways play an important role in getting Saskatchewan's food, fuel, and fertilisers on their journeys to worldwide markets. To keep the transport system running, the government of the Western Canadian province has approved a CAD 530,000 (EUR 360,000) investment to... mehr
Rail to link ICD with Mundra
DP World has launched a new service in Gujarat state along the western coast of India. The specialised train offers numerous benefits for businesses in and around Ahmedabad, including cost efficient and sustainable cargo movement and value-added services. Precisely scheduled... mehr
Agroexpress with satellite tracking
Russian Railways Logistics (RZDL) has transported citrus fruit from China to Russia by rail for the first time with its Agroexpress service. One delivery of mandarins was loaded onto the railway in Chengxiang (Cehngdu) and reached Selyatino, west of Moscow, after eleven days.... mehr
100 charging stations from California to Nevada
Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, Next Era Energy Resources and Black, is installing a public 452 km long EV charging corridor for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell CV between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in the USA.... mehr
Two new trucks for more than 100 pubs
Butcombe Brewery in the UK recently took delivery of two Volvo trucks. The Volvo FE 6x2 and the Volvo FL 4x2 rigid extend the 18-strong commercial vehicle fleet to seven Volvos. They will typically work five days a week, delivering to pubs and distribution centres predominately... mehr
Moorebank Terminal serves 1,800 m trains
The interstate terminal at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct is now open. It is Australia’s first major ‘independent’ metropolitan interstate terminal, operating under an open access arrangement and not controlled by a single rail operator. The site, 32 km from Sydney, will... mehr