AFC secures Italian infrastructure loan 
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a EUR 250 million ten-year loan facility from Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), backed by an 80% guarantee from Sace. The funding supports infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Africa, with a focus on Italian... more
Kraftverkehr Emsland joins OSL
On 1 August 2025 Kraftverkehr Emsland will join Online Systemlogistik (OSL) as a new system partner. Based in Nordhorn, the company serves the western Lower Saxony region, from the Dutch border to just east of the Ems river. Its first trailer will run to the central OSL hub... more
Tata launches low-cost mini truck
Tata Motors has launched the 'Tata Ace Pro', "India’s most affordable four-wheel mini truck", starting at INR 399'000. Available in petrol, bi-fuel (CNG + petrol), and electric variants, the 'Ace Pro' aims to support diverse business needs and offers a 750 kg payload... more
E-truck efficiency through smart routing
A new study by Fraunhofer ISI and the Swedish tech firm Einride shows that digitalised fleet planning increases the cost-efficiency and viability of electric trucks. Based on 38,000 deliveries and 200 diesel trucks operated by German retailer Rewe, the research compared... more
Railfreight debut for EWR
DB Cargo UK and Maritime Transport have launched the first commercial train on the newly reopened Oxford–Bletchley section of East West Rail. The service links DP World Southampton with the new Segro Logistics Park terminal in Northampton, offering five weekday connections... more
RCG achieves CDP B rating
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has received a ‘B’ rating in the 2024 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) climate assessment – outperforming the global average of ‘C’. This marks the third time RCG has reached this rating in the global ranking. The CDP evaluates transparency and... more
ClassTrucks expanding with Scania
The used-truck specialist ClassTrucks has expanded its portfolio with Scania R 450 and R 460 models, now available in Europe. According to the company each vehicle comes from a single previous owner, is fully serviced and pre-inspected. The addition aims to strengthen... more
CargoBeamer to build German terminal
CargoBeamer is set to construct its first proprietary terminal in Germany at Kaldenkirchen, near the Dutch border. The facility, with an annual capacity for 228,000 loading units, will focus on shifting non-craneable semi-trailers from the roads to the railways, using... more
450,000 vehicle rail hub launched
India’s largest in-plant railway siding for automobiles was recently inaugurated at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar facility. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini joined the event. The site can dispatch 450,000 vehicles annually and aims to... more
Bi-mode freight locos reach Bristol
The first two 99-class locomotives have been delivered to the port of Bristol, marking the start of deliveries in a 30-unit programme for Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight. Built by Stadler and based on the 'Eurodual' locomotive concept, the bi-mode units can run on both... more