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(11 articles)EU Road Freight Grows 0.6% in 2024, Poland Leads Transport
EU road freight transport demonstrated modest growth in 2024, expanding 0.6% year-on-year to 1,869 billion tonne-kilometres from 1,857 billion in 2023. Poland emerged as the dominant market, commandin
Maersk Adds Fuel Surcharge to Benelux Intermodal Services
Maersk has introduced a fuel surcharge for intermodal transport services in the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). This adjustment reflects the carrier's response to fluctuating fuel c
Genie and Van Der Vlist Launch Rail Solution Cutting Transport Emissions 75%
Genie and logistics partner Van Der Vlist have unveiled an innovative intermodal transport solution using S-Bolster and XL-Bolster rail platforms to move oversized construction equipment across Europe
Girteka Opens German Maintenance Hub to Cut Fleet Downtime
Girteka, Europe's largest asset-based logistics company, is strengthening its competitive position by establishing a new company-owned truck maintenance facility in Coesfeld, Germany. This strategic i
Modal Group Launches New Dunkirk-Lyon Intermodal Rail Service
Modal Group has launched a new intermodal rail service connecting the port of Dunkirk to Lyon, creating a direct rail freight corridor across northern France. This development represents a strategic e
Railport Strengthens Turkey-Germany Rail Logistics Link
Railport is expanding its role as a critical logistics hub connecting Turkish supply chains with the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany, one of Europe's largest industrial and manufacturing cent
BASF Shifts to Rail as Rhine River Hits Historic Low
BASF, Europe's largest chemical producer, is reassessing its transportation strategy as the Rhine River, a critical artery for chemical and bulk commodity transport, reaches historically low water lev
Rhine River Low Levels Force Supply Chain Rethink Across Europe
Record-low water levels on the Rhine River represent a structural challenge to European inland waterway freight, a critical yet often-overlooked supply chain artery. The Rhine carries approximately 10
Rhine Drought Crisis: Supply Chains Face New Climate Reality
Record-low water levels on the Rhine River represent a critical inflection point for European supply chain resilience. The Rhine serves as a vital artery for bulk cargo transport across Central and We
Biomass emerges as key fuel alternative for European rail freight
The increasing adoption of biomass as a fuel source in rail freight transport represents a structural shift in how European supply chains approach sustainability and operational efficiency. This trend
CMA CGM Eyes Stake in French Rail Freight Leader
CMA CGM, a global shipping and logistics giant, is emerging as the likely buyer of a significant stake in a leading French rail freight company, according to industry sources. This move reflects the c