New freight wagons for more efficient hinterland transport 
The AAE Group, a Baar (Switzerland)-based European lessor of standard freight wagons, is investing an eight-digit sum of money to purchase 300 innovative container flat cars that are lighter and more economical than standard railcars. This allows each train to haul more... plus
Calls for proposals for key TEN-T projects
The European Commission has issued an invitation for proposals to finance European transport infrastructure (TEN-T) projects worth a total of EUR 350 million across all EU member states and all transport modes. The TEN-T multi-annual programme traditionally finances the highest... plus
Slovenia introducing new toll for vans
Slovenia is introducing a new road charge for vans with a maximum weight of 3.5 t and height of 1.3 m or more, measured from the centre of the front axle. The new van vignette, which will be mandatory from 1 January 2014, costs EUR 220 per annum, or EUR 40 per week. (ben)... plus
Manitoulin Transport snaps up Smooth Freight
Manitoulin Transport has purchased Smooth Freight Ltd, based in Brandon, Manitoba (Canada). Smooth Freight provides scheduled less-than-truckload (LTL) and truck load (TL) services and storage trailer rentals to over 300 rural communities in southern and western Manitoba, from... plus
Green light for container terminal in western Switzerland
The continuation of operations at the regional container terminal in Chavornay, in canton Vaud (Switzerland), is assured. The facility between Lausanne and Yverdon-les-Bains will play an important role for freight traffic in the country’s French-speaking region in coming years.... plus
Pennsylvania boosts rail freight business
The US state of Pennsylvania is investing USD 25.8 million to improve and expand railfreight facilities and rail infrastructure. The grants have been awarded to 13 railway operators and owners by the Pennsylvania transportation commission. The money will be distributed... plus
Volvo to sell Volvo Rents in North America
As part of its strategic effort to focus on its core business, the Volvo Group has agreed to sell Volvo Rents to the US private equity firm Platinum Equity for approximately SEK 7.2 billion (EUR 0.79 billion). The transaction is expected have a negative impact on the group’s... plus
Acute lack of parking places irritates HGV drivers
One in two truck drivers (56.2%) in Germany say that the poor parking situation causes them the most irritation. Some 34.7% of drivers declared that long-term road works are the second biggest annoyance. These facts came to light in the current driver survey conducted by... plus
New service between the Baltic Sea and Italy
DB Schenker Logistics now offers a new direct connection for combined transport between Rostock (Germany) and Domodossola (Italy). With effect from 15 December, the new train will run twice a week between the two important intermodal freight transport hubs, and complement... plus
VTG expands US railcar fleet
VTG, a European leading railcar leasing and rail logistics company, has further expanded its US-based railcar fleet by the addition of around 350 jumbo covered hoppers for dried distillers’ grains (DDG). The wagons, which are six years old on average, were acquired by the... plus