Railpool expands locomotive fleet 
Railpool has expanded its locomotive fleet by acquiring twelve Siemens Vectron "A39 DACHINLB" units from DB Cargo. The locomotives will enter service from February and enhance Railpool’s portfolio of cross-border-capable traction for freight operators across... more
Metrans builds terminal in Hungary
Metrans has officially started construction of a new intermodal logistics centre in Szeged (Hungary) with a ceremonial groundbreaking. The facility will become the second Hungarian hinterland terminal operated by the HHLA rail subsidiary and is scheduled to enter service in... more
Horn corridor funding approved
The African Development Bank has approved $76.3 million in additional financing to advance transport connectivity in Somalia as part of the "Horn of Africa" corridor linking Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. The package includes $49.16 million from the "African... more
DHL expands electric fleet
DHL has put its first six Mercedes-Benz "eActros 600" electric trucks into operation in western Germany as part of a partnership with vehicle rental provider hylane and manufacturer Daimler Truck. The vehicles are based at DHL’s parcel centre in Dorsten and are being... more
ICIEC provides EUR 135 m insurance for railway project
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) announced EUR 135 m in insurance support for Türkiye’s Kars–Iğdır–Aralık–Dilucu high standard railway project. This project aims to enhance economic and environmental outcomes by shifting freight... more
Stef Group makes progress in decarbonising its fleet
The Stef Group, with over 4,500 vehicles dedicated to the controlled temperature transport of food products, reports on its advancements in decarbonisation. By 2024, it aims to achieve a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions per t/km in France compared to 2019. Damien Chapotot, the... more
Siemens and Railpool establish hub in Verona
Siemens Mobility and Railpool have signed a deal to create a modern locomotive maintenance hub in Verona, Italy, reinforcing the country's role in European rail logistics. This joint investment of around EUR 20 m will establish a 15,000 sqm facility at the Verona Interporto... more
Novelis invests EUR 43 m in rail logistics expansion
Novelis has announced a strategic EUR 43 m investment to enhance its rail logistics across Europe, aiming to improve material delivery efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. With the acquisition of 220 new Shimmns railcars, the company is reinforcing its sustainability strategy by... more
End of an era for the rolling highway service
RAlpin will cease its rolling highway (Rola) operations on 11 December 2025, following 25 years of service during which over 2 m lorries were transported by rail. The discontinuation is due to an increase in unexpected restrictions on the rail network and unplanned construction... more
Nosta expands year-round transport to southern Europe
Nosta Logistik is set to enhance its transport services with year-round deliveries to Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey, providing reliable logistics for industries such as FMCG, electronics and automotive. This expansion offers businesses key access to strategic southern European... more