#freight-corridors
(23 articles)India Port Capacity Surges to 2.8B Tonnes, But Inland Logistics Lag
Indian maritime ports have expanded physical capacity by 22 percent over the past eight years, reaching 2.8 billion tonnes of annual handling capacity, and customs clearance times have dropped sharply
Alternative Heavy Freight Routes Challenge Traditional Corridors in India
ET Auto reports on emerging alternative routes that are bypassing traditional heavy freight corridors, suggesting a shift in how logistics operators are routing heavy cargo movements. This reflects gr
Australian Logistics Council Calls for Balanced Freight Policy
The Australian Logistics Council has pushed back against negative framing of heavy vehicle traffic in Melbourne, arguing that the real problem is inadequate infrastructure and planning, not trucks the
NSW Maps 20-Year Freight Strategy for Riverina Murray Region
NSW has unveiled a comprehensive 20-year transport strategy for the Riverina Murray region, prioritizing 52 initiatives with 40 targeted for delivery or progression within the first five years. The pl
DOT Awards 2,400+ New Truck Parking Spaces Across 14 Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded funding for 14 separate truck parking projects totaling 2,403 new parking spaces through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Pro
Pilot and Tesla Open First Megacharger, 12 More Sites Planned
Pilot Travel Centers and Tesla have opened their first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks in Ellabell, Georgia, marking a critical infrastructure milestone for long-haul fleet electrifica
Tasmania Freight & Supply Chain Resilience: Macquarie Strategy
Macquarie has released strategic analysis focused on enhancing Tasmania's freight and supply chain resilience, addressing vulnerabilities in the island state's logistics infrastructure. The initiative
DFCs Transform India's Freight System Into Modern, Competitive Network
Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are establishing themselves as pivotal infrastructure components in India's long-term push to modernize its freight transportation ecosystem. These specialized rail
Mexico Cargo Theft Remains Critical Despite Official Decline Claims
Mexican authorities claim cargo theft is declining sharply, projecting a 37% reduction in 2026 compared to 2025 levels, citing success of the federal Balam highway security program. However, independe
AP Chambers Pushes Integrated Rail System to Shift Freight From Roads
The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry is advocating for an integrated freight system designed to increase the share of rail transport in the region's supply chain. This initiative addre
UP Freight Corridors Cut Logistics Costs Across India
Uttar Pradesh is pursuing a strategic initiative to establish dedicated freight corridors designed to significantly reduce logistics costs for businesses operating in the state. This infrastructure de
Mexico Truck Exports Surge But Tariffs Threaten Cross-Border Trade
Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle sector delivered strong July performance with production climbing 51.8% year-over-year and exports surging 66.7%, signaling robust demand in North American trucking markets
ICE Expands Immigration Enforcement in Three States Via Highway Patrols
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded partnerships with state law enforcement agencies in Indiana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming under the 287(g) Task Force Model, allowing trained local
DP World Opens New Rail Corridor Connecting Western and Southeastern Europe
DP World, a leading global logistics and port operator, has unveiled a new rail corridor connecting western and southeastern Europe, marking a significant infrastructure investment in continental frei
Mexico Cartel Violence Disrupts Trade Corridors, But Freight Flows Continue
Organized criminal activity in Mexico is disrupting major trade corridors that connect North American supply chains, yet freight operations continue despite heightened security risks. This paradox ref
Riverina-Murray Transport Plans Seek Public Feedback
The Riverina and Murray region in Australia has launched a public consultation process for revised transport planning initiatives. This represents a strategic planning exercise at the regional level,
Illawarra Freight Links Need Investment, Property Council Warns
The Property Council of Australia has raised concerns about inadequate freight connectivity in the Illawarra region, a key economic zone in New South Wales. The organization is advocating for improved
India Expands Inland Waterways: Supply Chain Transformation
India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is advancing strategic initiatives to develop and strengthen inland waterway infrastructure and related connectivity projects. This developmen
CNR Rail Freight Strength Signals Robust Network Capacity
Canadian National Railway (CNR) is demonstrating sustained strength across its freight corridors, indicating robust operational performance and capacity utilization in North American rail logistics. T
79 Trucking Bills, 3 Laws: Congress Fails to Strengthen Enforcement
The 118th and 119th Congress introduced 79 trucking-related bills across both chambers, yet only three became law, and none expanded enforcement capacity or carrier oversight. This stark legislative f
Kazakhstan Railways Signs Major Freight Agreements, Strengthening Regional Trade
Kazakhstan Railways has entered into a series of freight agreements that signal the operator's strategic commitment to expanding rail capacity and strengthening trade connectivity across Central Asia
Yang Ming's 12,000 TEU Vessel Strengthens Asia-US Freight Corridor
Yang Ming Maritime has deployed a 12,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessel as a cornerstone asset in its Asia-United States trade network. This represents a strategic capacity expansi
Mexico Cargo Theft Falls, but Trucker Deaths Rise Sharply
Mexico's cargo theft problem is paradoxically improving and worsening simultaneously. Official statistics show a 21% decline in cargo theft investigations during the first five months of 2026 compared