Inner Mongolia now linked with Laos 
China has launched a new cross-border rail service between Inner Mongolia and Laos. Transport time on the China-Laos railway is reduced by about half compared to previous road haulage services. The first freight train, loaded with 37 t of automobile accessories, recently... more
Honours for best digital transformation projects
Geodis has won the first prize in the transportation category at this year’s computer weekly innovation awards Apac for its innovative use of internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the development and design of its road services.... more
Brazil’s rail operators to receive new locos
USA-based manufacturer Wabtec is introducing a new locomotive model to Brazil’s railfreight market with deliveries of 25 ES44ACi diesel-electric locomotives to Suzano, MRS and Rumo expected for the coming days. The introduction of the new vehicle type provides Brazil’s... more
Investment in modern intermodal equipment
GB Railfreight and rolling stock company Porterbrook are cooperating in the production of 50 new Greenbrier box wagons. The transaction marks a renewed commitment to developing sustainable freight transport to meet the significant expected growth in the sector, the two companies... more
Electric middle-mile trucks delivered to UK
Manufacturer Daf has delivered five CF Electric tractors to Amazon UK. The 37 t GCW fully electric vehicles join the company’s middle mile delivery fleet, transporting goods with zero tailpipe emissions. The five units are the first electric middle mile trucks Amazon is... more
Fast Forward Freight to become EV Cargo
Expanding its position in Europe: freight forwarder EV Cargo has acquired 100 % of the shares of Netherlands-headquartered Fast Forward Freight and its trading subsidiaries. As part of the transaction, Fast Forward Freight’s current owners will become shareholders of EV Cargo.... more
Greece to digitalise 70 km rail line
The Greek rail company Ergose has signed a EUR 41 million contract with a joint venture set up by Alstom and Avax to upgrade the Thessaloniki – Idomeni line. The project includes signalling, some electrification and track renewal along 70 km of existing single line of... more
4,650 HGVs immobilised
All in all, 139,732 trucks, articulated trucks, vans and buses were inspected for possible safety defects in Switzerland last year. According to a report published by the federal roads office (Fedro), 24,410 complaints were made and in 4,650 cases the vehicles were... more
UK haulier joins pallet network
Palletforce is adding another UK haulage operator to its expanding express pallet distribution network. Chiltern Transport will cover LU postcodes around Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, further strengthening the network’s expertise in the Home Counties and using its... more
Energy surcharge for rail transports
Belgium-based railfreight operator Lineas is implementing a dynamic energy surcharge as from 1 April 2022. It is designed to absorb Lineas’ rising energy cost, taking into account hedging mechanisms that limit the company’s cost increase. While such a surcharge is common... more