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... plus
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... plus
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... plus
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... plus
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... plus
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 &... plus
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... plus
Sur rail en Suisse 
Homologation de locos hybrides à six essieux pour le trafic fret. L’agence de l’UE pour les chemins de fer ayant donné son feu vert en mars, la locomotive Euro9000 vient aussi d’être homologuée en Suisse. La société de leasing European Loc Pool y voit une étape importante de son... plus
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... plus
ELL places large locomotive order
The leasing company has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for purchase up to 200 Vectrons. The locomotives will be provided in various power system variants to be deployed in both passenger and freight service. Sixty locomotives were initially ordered and... plus