Integrated charging solutions boost fleet electrification 
The transition to sustainable mobility remains challenging for corporate fleets. While nearly half of new vehicle registrations last year were alternative drive systems, the number of newly registered electric vehicles dropped by 27.4% after subsidies ended. However, demand for... more
Louisville & Indiana Railroad advances rail
John Goldman, president of the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC), recently met with US congresswoman Erin Houchin in Jeffersonville to discuss rail enhancements funded by the Federal Railroad Administration's CRISI programme. Houchin's critical support helped LIRC secure... more
Lineas and Railpool extend partnership
Lineas, Europe's largest private railfreight operator, and Railpool, a leading European provider of locomotive leasing and maintenance, have announced the extension of their partnership for an additional six years. Under the renewed agreement, Lineas will continue to operate 33... more
Gelodis launches Asean's green trucking pilot
Geodis, a leading global transport and logistics provider, has initiated southeast Asia's first cross-border trucking pilot powered by Neste MY Renewable Diesel, marking a significant step towards decarbonising the region's road transport. This pilot involves a dedicated Euro-5... more
USPS rolls out new fleet
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is advancing its ~USD 9.6 bn initiative to upgrade its delivery fleet, with over 35,000 new vehicles now on the road, including 8,500 battery-powered models. The Postal Service aims to introduce a total of 106,000 new vehicles by 2028,... more
Key statements on security and opportunities in road freight
The road freight transport sector faces significant challenges in 2026, particularly concerning security. Cyberattacks make IT security a crucial success factor as digital fraud increases, as Gunnar Gburek, the head of business affairs at Timocom, notes. New technologies,... more
Global intermodal freight market to reach USD 109.5 bn
According to Allied Market Research, the global intermodal freight transport market, valued at USD 42.5 bn in 2022, is projected to reach USD 109.5 bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2023 to 2032. This market includes transporting goods using various modes, optimising... more
Port of Barcelona to construct south railway node
The Territorial Commission of Catalonia has approved the intermodal logistics terminal urban master plan (PDU) for the port of Barcelona, enabling the construction of a new south railway node. This project requires an investment of approximately EUR 265 m, with EUR 26 m... more
BNSF requests STB to review merger terms
On 1 December 2025 BNSF Railway filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking the enforcement and review of terms from the 1996 merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Southern Pacific (SP). BNSF alleges that UP engaged in obstructive behaviour that... more
Omega Seiki launches India's first autonomous freight
On 1 December 2025 Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) announced the launch of Swayamgati Cargo, India's first commercially available autonomous electric freight three-wheeler. Targeted at campus logistics, industrial parks, airports and e-commerce hubs, OSM plans to produce 1,500 units... more