CMA CGM expands into UK rail freight 
                     
                    CMA CGM has announced the acquisition of Freightliner UK intermodal logistics, one of Britain’s largest rail freight operators. The deal includes rail and road activities, inland terminals and the Freightliner brand, and is due to close in early 2026, subject to regulatory... more
 Mansio issues white paper on 44-t 
                     
                    The Aachen-based logistics technology firm Mansio is calling for encounter traffic to be included in the 44-t rule, currently applied to combined transport. A white paper of the company argues that encounter traffic achieves similar benefits but is not legally recognised as a... more
 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

