Another option on the China-Russia-Belarus route 
Russian rail operator Trans Container and Chinese logistics provider Dragon Link recently signed an agreement to jointly develop container transports between China, Russia, and Belarus. The document specifically provides for cooperation in the organisation of... more
Canada, USA and Mexico now linked by single line
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have merged to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), creating the first single-line railway connecting Canada, USA, and Mexico. CPKC plans capital investments in new infrastructure of more than USD 275 million over the... more
Treviso and Frosinone added to network
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its nationwide network (Transnet) between Austria and Italy and now linking Treviso and Frosinone with Villach. Treviso is served with one round trip per week. It is a transhipment point for goods and the hub for goods traffic between... more
A new rail service between France and Germany
Modalis Group, a provider of multimodal logistics solutions for carriers, logistics companies and manufacturers, has launched, through its subsidiary Delta Rail, a new rail service from its Burgundy hub (Chalon-sur-Saone and Mâcon) in France to the terminals Worms Rhenania and... more
General cargo network increases IT security
Mobile Device Management (MDE) tools must be regularly replaced to ensure the quality and stability of a company’s services. IDS has therefore launched the sixth generation of scanners with the latest technology and state-of-the-art applications. More than 5,000 new MDE... more
Record number of containers as a birthday present
South Carolina Ports in USA celebrated the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with a record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March this year. The creation of Inland Port Dillon follows the success of SC Ports’ first inland port in Greer,... more
Pharmaceutical logistics specialist adds e-vehicles
Biocair in UK has added 100% electric vans to its fleet as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy. The vehicles will be used to complete deliveries and collections at ambient temperatures. The purchased Maxus eDeliver 9 will be deployed in the Cambridge area, a life... more
Pilot test run in Hamburg with "Moccis"
Bolloré Logistics in Germany has started deploying e-bikes at its Hamburg site. The aim is to use the innovative electric bikes for day-to-day deliveries of spare parts, tools and documents between customers, the logistics centre and the authorities, replacing the vans and... more
Snap up a secure truck parking with one click
Professional drivers are increasingly looking for new tools that allow them to simplify and ensure a trouble-free rest stop, with maximum convenience for themselves and their goods. As a strategic partner in global services for professional transport, On Turtle has now... more
Volta Zero trucks now in series production
Volta Trucks has started producing the 16-t all-electric Volta Zero at the plant of partner Steyr Automotive in Austria. The initial batch of vehicles will be used for the Volta zero driving experience programme. This test drive programme, where customers will be loaned a... more