Sale and lease-back for MKB 
Northrail has concluded a sale and lease-back agreement with Mindener Kreisbahnen (MKB) for two 'Vectron dual mode' locomotives. The contract, effective from 1 August, provides MKB continued access to traction units while aiming to enhance financial flexibility. Northrail CEO... more
Tata passes on GST cut
Tata Motors has announced that it will pass on the full benefit of India’s recent goods and services tax (GST) reduction on commercial vehicles to its customers from 22 September, when the revised 18% rate takes effect. The company said the move will lower prices for its entire... more
ELP delivers 100th locomotive
European Loc Pool (ELP) has marked the entry into service of its 100th locomotive, with the handover of an 'Eurodual 272-4' to Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) on 3 September. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of ELP’s hybrid locomotive fleet, designed to meet... more
DKV adds Agrola stations
DKV mobility has expanded its acceptance network in Switzerland through a new partnership with fuel retailer Agrola. The company reported that, from early September onwards, 330 Agrola stations can be accessed with the DKV Card, raising the total number of sites in... more
CPKC wins service award – again
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has won the 'Asian Freight and Logistics Award' for best rail logistics services provider for the fifth consecutive year. The accolade, organised by 'Asia Cargo News' and voted on by more than 15,000 readers and subscribers, was presented... more
IRU surveys decarbonisation
The IRU's recently released 'green compact' survey highlights the barriers road transport operators face in meeting decarbonisation goals. More than 70% of companies globally, and over 80% in Europe, expressed concern about decarbonisation. The survey covered operators... more
Europa Road transports testing kits
Europa Road, which bis a part of the Europa Worldwide Group, recently released a statement regarding its role in healthcare logistics. According to this information the company " plays a vital role in global healthcare by delivering time-critical medical testing... more
Circle Group inks 140,000 EUR deal
The Circle Group recently signed a contract with "a major Italian company that has been operating in the field of truck servicing and intermodal logistics services for over 60 years and runs a strong domestic network," as the group reported. The total value of the... more
Kombiverkehr takes over Duisburg terminal
On 1 January 2026 the Kombiverkehr Group will take over operation of the terminal in Duisburg-Ruhrort Hafen, owned by Planungsgesellschaft Kombinierter Verkehr. After more than 20 years in operation, the site will be rebranded as 'Rail Hub Duisburg' and run by Kombiverkehr... more
Report on future logistics technology readiness
The Magaya Corporation, in partnership with Adelante SCM, has released a report entitled 'Freight Forwarding at a Crossroads: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond'. The study highlights challenges for logistics services providers, including gaps in AI readiness, uneven technology... more