USPS rolls out new fleet 
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is advancing its ~USD 9.6 bn initiative to upgrade its delivery fleet, with over 35,000 new vehicles now on the road, including 8,500 battery-powered models. The Postal Service aims to introduce a total of 106,000 new vehicles by 2028,... more
Key statements on security and opportunities in road freight
The road freight transport sector faces significant challenges in 2026, particularly concerning security. Cyberattacks make IT security a crucial success factor as digital fraud increases, as Gunnar Gburek, the head of business affairs at Timocom, notes. New technologies,... more
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Le Grand Port Fluvio-Maritime de l'Axe Seine (GPFMAS - HAROPA PORT) lance l’appel à concurrence pour la concession des services publics multimodaux et ferroviaires sur le port du Havre. L’objet de la concession, réinventé autour d’une offre intégrée, stratégique et à forte... more
Global intermodal freight market to reach USD 109.5 bn
According to Allied Market Research, the global intermodal freight transport market, valued at USD 42.5 bn in 2022, is projected to reach USD 109.5 bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2023 to 2032. This market includes transporting goods using various modes, optimising... more
Port of Barcelona to construct south railway node
The Territorial Commission of Catalonia has approved the intermodal logistics terminal urban master plan (PDU) for the port of Barcelona, enabling the construction of a new south railway node. This project requires an investment of approximately EUR 265 m, with EUR 26 m... more
BNSF requests STB to review merger terms
On 1 December 2025 BNSF Railway filed a petition with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking the enforcement and review of terms from the 1996 merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Southern Pacific (SP). BNSF alleges that UP engaged in obstructive behaviour that... more
Omega Seiki launches India's first autonomous freight
On 1 December 2025 Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) announced the launch of Swayamgati Cargo, India's first commercially available autonomous electric freight three-wheeler. Targeted at campus logistics, industrial parks, airports and e-commerce hubs, OSM plans to produce 1,500 units... more
China-Europe freight train milestone reached
On 28 November 2025 the China-Europe freight train service achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 120,000 trips and transporting goods valued at over USD 490 bn. The announcement was made by the China State Railway Group following the departure of train X8086 from... more
eTrailer wins European transport prize
Krone and Trailer Dynamics have been awarded the European Transport Prize for Sustainability 2026 in the trailers and superstructures category for their jointly developed eTrailer, an innovative electric semi-trailer designed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The eTrailer... more
Feteia-Oltyra discusses regulations with authorities
Feteia-Oltyra held a meeting with Elena Maria Atance, the director general of road and rail transport, to discuss upcoming regulatory changes affecting the transport sector in 2026. The meeting addressed concerns about emissions regulations, multimodality and digital... more