#freight-infrastructure
(19 articles)Oregon's $205M Rail Upgrade Could Create New West Coast Container Hub
The Port of Coos Bay has received $204.8 million in federal funding to upgrade the 111-mile Coos Bay Rail Line, a critical step toward developing the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP). This marks t
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
Indian Railways Eyes 264M Tonne Freight Target with Expanded Rail Services
South Central Railway (SCR) and IIM Bangalore are conducting a comprehensive freight market study to unlock growth opportunities and achieve a combined 264 million tonne loading target by 2030. The re
US National Freight Strategy Elevates Freight as Supply Chain Priority
The U.S. National Freight Strategic Plan represents a significant policy shift that elevates freight transportation and logistics infrastructure to a central role in national supply chain strategy. Th
Inland Freight Networks: The New Supply Chain Resilience Battleground
Maersk's latest strategic perspective highlights a fundamental shift in how supply chain professionals should approach resilience planning. Rather than focusing solely on ocean freight corridors and p
Indian Railways Adds 5 New Freight Terminals in Gujarat
Indian Railways has launched an infrastructure modernization initiative in Gujarat by establishing five new Goods Collection Terminals (GCTs), marking a strategic expansion of the nation's rail-based
Messe Muenchen India Expands Cargo Show Portfolio
Messe Muenchen India has strategically acquired a cargo show to expand its portfolio of logistics and freight events. This acquisition signals growing momentum in India's air cargo and freight forward
Mozambique CTA Pushes Major Freight Transport Model Overhaul
Mozambique's transport confederation (CTA) has issued a call for fundamental restructuring of the country's freight transport model, signaling growing pressure to modernize logistics infrastructure an
102 Democrats Push STB to Prioritize Labor in UP-NS Rail Merger
Over 100 House Democrats, coordinated with the Teamsters Rail Conference, have formally petitioned the Surface Transportation Board to prioritize labor concerns in its review of the proposed $85 billi
DOT Launches Freight Plan to Eliminate Supply Chain Bottlenecks
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a comprehensive freight strategy designed to address structural bottlenecks across the national supply chain network. This policy initiative signals
Amazon Expands Indian Railways Partnership on Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
Amazon India has significantly expanded its operational footprint by launching new freight services on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) in partnership with Indian Railways. This strategic
Switzerland Plans 500km Underground Autonomous Freight Tunnel
Switzerland is advancing plans for a groundbreaking 500-kilometer underground tunnel network designed to transport freight via autonomous driverless vehicles from Geneva to Konstanz. This infrastructu
African Cargo Surge Strains Logistics Network Capacity
Africa's cargo volumes are expanding at a pace that outstrips existing logistics infrastructure, creating a critical stress test for regional supply chains. The continent's rapid economic growth and i
Kaleido & TransNamib Launch Namibia Rail Freight Corridor
Kaleido Logistics and TransNamib have partnered to launch a new rail freight corridor in Namibia, marking a significant infrastructure development for regional supply chain connectivity in southern Af
Africa Freight Logistics Market Growth Forecast Through 2034
Market Data Forecast has released a comprehensive market analysis examining the African freight logistics sector's growth trajectory through 2034. This forward-looking market intelligence provides sup
Tren Maya 2027: New Mexico Rail Route for Freight Shippers
Mexico's Tren Maya project will introduce dedicated freight capacity starting in 2027, creating a new transportation corridor for shippers moving goods through and within Mexico. This infrastructure d
NSFT Launches Double-Stack Rail Service from ICD Tumb
NSFT has successfully received its inaugural double-stack container train service originating from ICD Tumb, marking a significant expansion of rail-based freight capacity in India's inland logistics
ImEx Cargo Introduces Plug-In Freight Ops™ Platform
ImEx Cargo has announced the launch of 'Plug-In Freight Ops™,' positioning it as a new category within digital freight execution infrastructure. This platform represents an attempt to address fragment
Why Grain Transportation Infrastructure Remains Critical to Supply Chains
This article examines the enduring significance of grain transportation networks in supply chain management, drawing on historical perspectives to explain why freight infrastructure remains a cornerst