Online reference site for intermodal transport 
Online reference site for intermodal transport Contargo, a seaport- European hinterland transport provider, is now supplying the intermodal domain in the Java library with the technical terms for intermodal transport free of charge. Companies and manufacturers will thus be... plus
Finnish forwarder trials biogas trucks
The Nordic service provider Freja has been using biogas to power its trucks in Finland since the beginning of December 2018. In collaboration with Gasum, the forwarder started semi-trailer transport with an Iveco Stralis NP tractor unit. The collaboration is related to a... plus
Canada's international intermodal supply chain strengthened
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) and Hapag-Lloyd have extended their long-term agreement to benefit the international supply chain, the movement of cargo through the ports of Montreal and Vancouver, and the overall North American economy. The two companies have a reliable service... plus
Almost 5,000 new wagons join fleet
The Russian transport group, Globaltrans, increased its investment in fleet expansion in 2018 due to the continued solid demand for bulk cargo transport and the group’s ability to secure additional railcars at attractive prices. On top of the 3,900 wagons initially targeted,... plus
GBRf launches Felixstowe - Midlands rail service
A new intermodal railfreight service connecting the port of Felixstowe with Birch Coppice terminal in the UK Midlands has been launched by GB Railfreight (GBRf). The first train departed Birch Coppice on 23 January and arrived at Felixstowe six hours later, passing Hams Hall,... plus
Eurowag increases market share on the Iberian Peninsula
Eurowag has taken over the majority interest in ADS. ADS is a leading provider of petrol cards for motor vehicles in the Iberian markets. The takeover of ADS extends Eurowag’s market share in Spain and Portugal to 50%. Customers of both companies will profit from the unique... plus
Two UK hauliers join forces
Maritime Transport has launched the new division “Maritime Intermodal” which will initially contract four dedicated services out of Felixstowe and Southampton (both UK). Furthermore, the road haulier will cooperate with DB Cargo UK to increase railfreight capacity and... plus
40 containers on the rail route from China to Italy
A new rail journey began when the first ever regular westbound train to directly link China with Italy left the Chinese city of Chengdu last Saturday (26 January), carrying 40 containers. It is due to arrive at Contship Italia’s Rail Hub Milano terminal in 18 days’ time. The... plus
SBB Cargo and DB Cargo continue their cooperation
Ahead of time, SBB Cargo and DB Cargo have jointly extended their alpine transit contract for a further three years. The contract will come into effect at the change of timetable at the end of the year and will govern cross-border traffic from Mannheim, Singen or Basel to... plus
USA: new rail hub to serve west Texas mine
Vista Proppants and Logistics has started to operate its new transload terminal in Texas to facilitate the enhanced delivery of frac sand into the Midland and Delaware Basins of the Permian Basin. The terminal, which is located near Vista’s West Texas mine in Monahans... plus