ACT sees truck order dip 
Figures from ACT research show 'North American Class 8' net orders reached 12,844 units in August, a 21% year-on-year decline. It was the eighth consecutive month of lower orders, with tractor demand particularly weak at 7,493 units, down 34% y/y. "Current tariff and... more
UIP criticizes Swiss wagon rules
According to an article published by International Railway Journal, wagon owners across Europe have strongly criticised new regulations introduced in Switzerland for freight wagons. The International Union of Wagon Keepers (UIP) warned the measures could trigger "a meltdown... more
Fuel cell trucks climb Alpine peaks in summer trials
Daimler Truck has completed summer testing of four Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell prototypes in the Swiss Alps, following earlier winter trials. Over several weeks, the trucks covered more than 10,000 km and ascended 146,000 m on mountain passes up to 2,478 m high, with... more
Watco to deploy Intramotev’s TugVolt railcars
Watco will introduce Intramotev’s TugVolt battery-electric, self-propelled railcars at its transload terminal in Wood River, Illinois, from January 2026. The equipment will be used for switching, offering shippers greater flexibility in yard operations. Intramotev is the... more
Nosta links Baltics daily
Nosta logistik, the Polish subsidiary of Nosta group, has launched daily full truck load (FTL) services from Poland to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The new routes form part of the company’s wider internationalisation strategy, offering both export and import options. Import... more
Cathay debuts fresh lane
Cathay cargo has introduced the 'Air-Land Fresh Lane', becoming the first carrier to use the new intermodal channel created by Guangdong and Hong Kong SAR governments. The service aims to enable perishables such as fruit and seafood to move seamlessly from overseas via Hong Kong... more
Vossloh gains DB approval
Vossloh has received user approval from DB Infrago for its 'Soniq rail explorer', a mobile ultrasonic inspection device now cleared for deployment on the German rail network. The approval follows a conformity certificate already issued by DB Systemtechnik. Developed with... more
Used truck values drop in the US
Preliminary figures from ACT Research show that US Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales rose 14% month-on-month in August, but average prices fell. According to Steve Tam, vice-president at ACT Research, the average retail price declined 5% to USD 57,600, contrary to... more
COFC expanding with BNSF
BNSF Railway and COFC Logistics will expand their intermodal programme to cover more of the eastern United States and extend it into Mexico. The move aims to increase container availability for asset-light intermodal marketing companies (IMCs) and broadens COFC’s North... more
Poland temporarily shuts China rail link
According to the news portal 'TVP World', the closure of Poland’s border with Belarus has disrupted one of the most important rail routes between China and the European Union, valued at around EUR 25 billion annually. Poland imposed the measure ahead of joint... more