The grain hoppers are fully integrated into the network and are already being utilized for loading and transport.
Two leased electric locomotives will complement the fleet of seven Nohab diesel locomotives.
The new service will run three times a week. It is expected to take more than 11,000 lorries off the roads each year.
Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has introduced a new rail logistics solution through its subsidiary Noatum Logistics, expanding transport options in the Middle East.
This increase in activity is largely attributed to temporary diversions due to ongoing work on the rail access to Barcelona, which is expected to continue until mid-September.
The acquisition, completed on September 2, 2024, signals a shift in the UK’s logistics landscape, particularly for the rail freight sector where both companies have established a significant presence.
This service claims to reduce emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional diesel-powered rail transport.
More than 10,000 wagons a day are now handled at eight major depots with the help of AI technology, which analyses the condition of the wagons and reads key operating data as they pass through camera-equipped portals.
Network Rail has introduced a temporary reduction in track access charges aimed at encouraging the establishment of new rail freight services.
The new stanchion containers are expected to allow the company to handle larger volumes of roundwood, addressing current demands within the industry.
This agreement builds on a collaboration that began in 2019 and has seen a substantial increase in the volume of Amazon parcels transported by rail, rising 15 times since the partnership began.
The global freight wagon market is forecast to grow at a yearly rate of 2.6% until 2028. Despite a slowdown in momentum compared to the past five years, both the global OEM market and the aftermarket are expected to grow.
The International Rail Freight Business Association (IBS) has recently elected a new executive board to head the organization into the future. It is a well-rounded and experienced railway and logistics board. Their diversity in experience promises to spearhead innovation and growth within the IBS.
Cargo can now be transported from Wuhan to Norway via Duisburg.
It is not over yet for the coal transports by rail, at least not in Kazakhstan, where KTZ braces itself – because the winter is coming.
A new agreement has been reached to restore the railway ferry connection between Georgia and Bulgaria, a move that will reestablish direct transport links across the Black Sea.
In early August, cargo-partner organized the shipment of containers from six different origins in China to three European countries.
Increased efforts by the grain center and the formation of shuttle trains have contributed to this significant increase in grain movement.
The service improves cross-border logistics between ASEAN countries and Europe, offering a faster and more sustainable alternative to ocean freight transport.
This service will operate in both Eastbound and Westbound directions, providing a three-day transit time, thus facilitating more efficient logistics solutions across the region.