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(105 articles)SA Rail Reforms Stalled: 60% Behind Schedule Despite Progress
South Africa's logistics sector is experiencing a critical disconnect between policy ambitions and execution reality. While rail access infrastructure has achieved measurable progress, approximately 6
NC Lumber Firm Builds On-Site Rail Terminal in $40M Infrastructure Push
Great Southern Wood-NC and the North Carolina Railroad Company are undertaking a significant $40 million infrastructure investment focused on building on-site rail capabilities. This strategic initiat
CSX Intermodal Delays Disrupt Atlanta Supply Chain
CSX intermodal operations in Atlanta are experiencing significant delays that are cascading through regional supply chains. The disruption is affecting customers who rely on rail-to-truck intermodal s
Mexico's Largest Railroad Scales Rail Ferry Capacity Amid Cargo Theft Overhaul
Grupo México Transportes, Mexico's largest railroad, is executing a major capacity and security expansion that signals shifting competitive dynamics in North American freight. The company has ordered
Hamburg shifts empty containers to rail as volumes surge
Hamburg's port is experiencing a notable shift in how empty containers are being repositioned, with an increasing proportion moving via rail transport rather than traditional truck-based routes. This
JNPA Upgrades DFC Rail Infrastructure for Faster Cargo Delivery
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is undertaking a strategic review of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) rail infrastructure to enhance cargo movement velocity and logistics efficiency. This i
UP-NS Merger Advances: STB Clears Path for Full Review
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have successfully advanced their proposed merger through the Surface Transportation Board's preliminary threshold review, clearing the pathway for a full regulatory
Reefer Tender Rejections Hold Strong as Intermodal Captures 33% Savings
Refrigerated freight continues to experience elevated tender rejection rates at 20-20.5%, bucking the broader softening trend in van and flatbed markets. This persistence stems from both seasonal summ
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
Rail Merger Could Transform Atlanta's Freight & Passenger Network
The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern has resurfaced a dormant but ambitious proposal to build a freight rail bypass around Atlanta, potentially reshaping the regi
Maersk Launches Tangier-Casablanca Rail Link to Reduce Port Congestion
Maersk has unveiled a new rail freight connection linking Tangier and Casablanca ports in Morocco, representing a strategic effort to alleviate mounting congestion at major North African gateways. Thi
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
EU Rail Freight Crisis Worsens as Regulatory Solutions Lag
Europe's rail freight network is experiencing acute operational and capacity challenges that require immediate intervention, yet the European Commission's proposed solutions remain largely structural
Multimodal Transport Market Poised for Significant Expansion
The multimodal transport market is positioned for substantial growth, building from a current valuation of USD 98.61 billion. This expansion reflects a fundamental shift in how supply chains operate,
BNSF Expands Phoenix-Dallas Rail Intermodal Service to Six Days Weekly
BNSF Railway has significantly expanded its intermodal rail service connecting the Phoenix metropolitan area with the Dallas-Fort Worth region, increasing operational frequency to six days per week. T
Indian Airlines Redirect Freighters to NMIA as Mumbai Airport Limits Cargo
India's cargo aviation sector is undergoing a significant operational restructuring as major airlines redirect freighter services away from congested Mumbai Airport toward the newly opened Navi Mumbai
Capri Shifts to Air Freight as Port Congestion Delays Ocean Shipments
Capri Holdings has begun routing shipments via air freight as a response to continued port congestion, a tactical shift that underscores growing frustration with ocean freight reliability and terminal
2Q26 Freight Rail Volumes Surge: Washington Policy Shifts
The second quarter of 2026 presents a critical juncture for North American freight rail operations, with volume projections indicating material shifts in transportation demand patterns. The article re
Freight Rail Index Hits Decade High Signaling Strong Economic Recovery
The Association of American Railroads' Freight Rail Index has reached its highest level since 2008, driven by four consecutive months of sustained growth in carload and intermodal traffic. North Ameri
Contract Rates Up 19%: Why Spot Rate Declines Mask Rising Costs
Freight market data reveals a critical disconnect between spot and contract rates that procurement teams must understand to avoid strategic miscalculation. While spot rates have dipped approximately 5
DB Cargo Opens Kyiv Office to Rebuild Ukraine-Europe Rail Routes
DB Cargo, Germany's state-owned freight railway operator, has established an office in Kyiv to facilitate the restoration and expansion of rail freight connections between Ukraine and broader European
Rail Steals Share: Why Trucking Volumes Are Down Despite Strong Demand
Contrary to recent broker concerns, the apparent slowdown in trucking volumes reflects a significant **modal shift to intermodal rail** rather than weakening economic demand. Accepted truckload volume
MSC Adds Surcharges as Rhine Low Water Forces Modal Shift
Persistent low-water conditions on the Rhine River have prompted MSC to implement surcharges across truck, rail, and combined rail-truck services, signaling a significant shift in European inland tran
Rhine Drought Forces Cargo Shift; MSC Adds Surcharges
Prolonged European drought is severely constraining barge traffic on the Rhine River, forcing major carriers like MSC to implement new surcharges across rail, trucking, and multimodal services. This s
Modal Shift to Rail: Shippers Flee Soaring Trucking Costs
Shippers are increasingly shifting freight from trucking to intermodal rail transportation as truckload costs rise dramatically across key domestic corridors. Intermodal domestic container volumes hav
India Accelerates Inland Water Transport with Major Policy Reforms
India's government is implementing sweeping policy reforms and infrastructure investments to accelerate inland water transport development, marking a strategic shift in the nation's logistics ecosyste
DB InfraGO Launches Rhine Low-Water Monitoring Service
DB InfraGO has established a dedicated 'low-water coordinator' service to proactively monitor and manage disruptions caused by low water levels on the Rhine River, a critical European inland waterway
Braen Stone Launches Waterborne Aggregate Service in NY/NJ
Braen Stone has introduced a waterborne aggregate transport service designed to optimize the supply chain for construction materials across the New York and New Jersey markets. This initiative represe
Rail Intermodal Surges as Shippers Shift From Trucks
Weekly U.S. rail traffic reached 526,410 combined carloads and intermodal units for the week ending August 1—a 2.4% year-over-year increase—signaling sustained momentum in freight rail. The standout p
Poland emerges as Europe's leading intermodal logistics hub
Poland is consolidating its role as a premier European logistics and transportation hub, driven by expanding intermodal capabilities that integrate rail, road, and potentially other transport modes. T
Poland Strengthens European Logistics Hub via Intermodal Transport
Poland is positioning itself as a critical European logistics hub through strategic investments in intermodal transport infrastructure and capabilities. This development represents a structural shift
EU Standardises Transport Emissions Calculations from 2030
The European Union is implementing standardised rules for calculating transport emissions, effective from 2030. This regulatory framework will establish consistent methodologies across all modes of tr
Rhine Low Water Spikes Freight Costs, Cuts Inland Capacity
Exceptionally low water levels on the Rhine River are creating a bottleneck in European inland logistics, driving up freight costs and reducing the volume of cargo that can be transported via barge. T
Waterway Decline Forces Supply Chain Rethink Beyond Dredging
Bangladesh faces a critical waterway capacity challenge that extends far beyond seasonal dredging maintenance. The decline in inland water transport capacity—driven by siltation, climate factors, and
India's Vande Bharat Freight Train Reaches 145 km/h in Speed Trials
India's inaugural Vande Bharat Freight Train has successfully achieved speeds of 145 km/h during initial trials conducted by the Railway Design Standards Organization (RDSO) in Kota, marking a signifi
Rhine Drought Forces Cargo to Roads, Operators Push for Tolls
Extreme heatwaves across continental Europe have drastically reduced water levels on the Rhine River, forcing significant volumes of container and general cargo from barges onto already-congested road
EU Inland Waterway Freight Drops 3% in 2025
European inland waterway freight volumes contracted by 3% in 2025, signaling continued pressure on barge-based transport corridors across the EU. This decline reflects broader challenges facing water-
Biomass Demand Drives Polish Rail Freight Growth
Poland's rail freight sector is experiencing volume growth driven by surging biomass demand, reflecting broader European energy transition priorities. Biomass—used for heating, electricity generation,
Xiamen Port Launches Sea-Rail Intermodal Service for Supply Chain Gains
Xiamen Port has commissioned a new sea-rail intermodal railway connection, a strategic infrastructure investment designed to strengthen integrated freight movements across the China coast and inland r
Xiamen Port Launches Sea-Rail Intermodal Railway for Efficiency Gains
Xiamen port has commissioned a new sea-rail intermodal railway connection, marking a strategic infrastructure investment aimed at streamlining cargo movements between ocean vessels and rail networks.
UP-NS Rail Merger: $3.5B Savings or Market Concentration Risk?
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed supplemental merger documentation with the Surface Transportation Board, presenting their clearest case yet that a combined railroad would benefit shipper
Rhine Water Crisis Halts Barge Operations Across Europe
Historically low water levels on the Rhine River have virtually paralyzed barge transport, one of Europe's critical supply arteries. Barge operator Contargo has confirmed that water gauges across the
China-Europe Freight Trains Surpass 130,000 Trips Milestone
China's rail freight services to Europe have reached a historic milestone of over 130,000 cumulative trips, signifying the maturation of rail as a viable alternative transport mode for Asia-Europe com
French Wildfires Halt Rail Freight Between Bordeaux and Spain
Southwest France is experiencing severe wildfires that have completely suspended rail freight operations on the critical Bordeaux-Bayonne corridor to Spain, a key European trade lane. DB Cargo France
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
Intermodal Volumes Surge in June: Strong Annual Growth Signals
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) has released data showing notably strong intermodal volumes for June, with year-over-year performance indicating sustained momentum in the intermodal
Bulgaria Funds Intermodal Transport Operators to Boost Rail Logistics
Bulgaria has announced a funding allocation targeted at intermodal transport operators, representing a strategic investment in multimodal logistics infrastructure. This initiative supports operators w
Why Manufacturers Choose Expensive Expedited Over Cheaper Intermodal
Nicholas Shipe from Circle Logistics highlights a counterintuitive trend in automotive logistics: shippers increasingly avoid lower-cost intermodal solutions in favor of more expensive expedited freig
Bulgaria Invests €10.65M in Intermodal Terminal Expansion
Bulgaria is deploying €10.65 million in government grants dedicated to expanding and improving intermodal terminal infrastructure. This investment signals a strategic commitment to enhancing multimoda
Rail Recovery Signals Capacity Relief for Road Freight Networks
The Rail Freight Association (RFA) has indicated that recovery in the rail freight sector will have positive spillover effects on road freight operations. As rail capacity becomes more available and c