Intermodal sector set for global growth 
According to a recent report by Research and Markets the global intermodal sector is expected to increase significantly, reaching USD 96.4 billion by 2034, up from USD 28.3 billion in 2025, representing an average annual growth rate of 14.6%. Growth drivers include e-commerce,... more
20 ha PV for Kelheim terminal
BLG Logistics has launched the construction of a photovoltaic plant at its vehicle terminal in Kelheim. Together with project developer Solea, the company will install 53,000 solar modules on 20 ha of parking area, aiming to generate over 23 MW of renewable power. The site... more
Rail service connects Hamm, DGT
In the Ruhr region of Germany, a new rail link now connects the MTH Hamm terminal with the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT). The service currently runs twice weekly, with the option of expanding to three times a week. It provides access to the sea ports of Rotterdam and... more
Leitz expands ecovium TMS use
Leitz Acco Brands has transitioned its international factory transport operations to 'TransRoad', Ecovium’s cloud-based transport management system (TMS). The switch from an in-house solution marks a further step in the digitalisation of logistics at more than 15 European... more
AI at the wheel 
Routing by algorithm. The two corporations Unikie and Deutsche Telekom are joining forces in the field of AI and network technology. Their aim is to advance automated driving in enclosed industrial and logistics sites. more
UK approves infrastructure upgrade
The UK government has given more than 50 rail and road projects the green light. Funded with GBP 92.8 billion of the spending review settlement, the measures include five major rail projects and five strategic road upgrades in England. These improvements aim to support 42,000... more
Bilbao further digitalising port rail planning
The port of Bilbao has launched a telematic service within its 'e-puertobilbao' platform, to streamline rail operations and enhance coordination among stakeholders. The tool provides acess to daily and weekly planning and real-time tracking of all steps of the train inside... more
RCG expanding intermodal network
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its international 'TransFer' network with new direct connections and increased round trips. A new route links Sopron (Hungary) and Arad (Romania), enabling 24-hour conventional wagonload transport with added logistics services. In... more
Fiap demands Alpine corridor measures
Landslides, traffic quotas and unilateral transit restrictions are currently paralysing key Alpine routes in northwestern Italy. According to the Italian road transport association Fiap the situation can no longer be labelled a series of isolated challenges but a systemic... more
US report shows surging non-fuel costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (Atri) has released its 2025 report on operational trucking costs and performance. The findings show that while overall per-mile costs declined slightly in 2024, to USD 2.26 due to lower fuel prices, non-fuel costs hit a record... more