#freight-transport
(10 articles)CTA Pushes Major Freight Transport Model Overhaul
The CTA (Community Transportation Association or similar freight advocacy group) has issued a formal call for fundamental restructuring of the North American freight transport model. This advocacy sig
Brazil Extends FCA Rail Concession 2 Years, Maintains 7,000km Freight Routes
Brazil's National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) has extended the Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica (FCA) concession for an additional two years, effectively preserving operational continuity for one of the cou
Dutch Provinces Shift Freight Strategy to Rail and Water
Dutch provincial authorities are implementing a strategic freight transportation initiative aimed at shifting cargo volumes from road-based trucking to rail and inland waterway networks. This represen
Fred. Olsen Express Crosses 1M Tonne Freight Mark
Fred. Olsen Express has achieved a significant operational milestone, transporting more than one million tonnes of freight over a two-year period. This volume achievement underscores the Spanish carri
India Road Freight Market to Hit $402B by 2035: 9.3% Growth
India's road freight transport sector is poised for substantial growth, expanding from USD 165 billion in 2025 to USD 401.9 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
CILT India Highlights Railways' Role in Economic Growth Strategy
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) India has positioned railways as a cornerstone of India's economic growth strategy, presenting this perspective at FICCI's Future Rail India 2
Georgia and Turkey Launch Electronic Permit System for Freight
Georgia and Turkey have transitioned to an electronic permit system for freight transport, replacing traditional paper-based documentation with a digital infrastructure. This modernization initiative
Global Truck Driver Shortage Now Structural Threat to Supply Chains
The International Road Transport Union's latest driver shortage report reveals a critical inflection point: the global truck driver shortage has transitioned from a cyclical challenge to a structural
Czechia Pushes EU to Prioritize Rail Freight Amid Modal Shift
The Czech Republic is leading an initiative within the European Union to strengthen rail freight transport, signaling growing concern over the competitiveness of rail against road haulage. This advoca
Maritime Freight Transport Reshapes Global Trade Patterns
The maritime freight transport market is experiencing a structural evolution that reflects shifting patterns in global trade dynamics. This transition signals broader changes in how goods flow between