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(13 articles)Charleston Port Boosts Auto Cargo Capacity with Rail & Parking
The Port of Charleston is investing in infrastructure improvements specifically designed to enhance its automotive cargo handling capabilities. The initiative focuses on upgrading rail infrastructure
Northern Railway Plans AC Cargo Trains for Kashmir Fruit Export
Northern Railway is evaluating the introduction of air-conditioned cargo trains specifically designed to transport perishable fruits from Kashmir to major metropolitan markets across India. This initi
Brazil's R$3.6B Malha Oeste Rail Project Connects to Santos Port
Brazil is advancing a major infrastructure initiative with the Malha Oeste railway project, representing a R$3.6 billion strategic investment aimed at strengthening connectivity between inland regions
Etihad Rail Fast-Tracks Freight & Passenger Expansion
Etihad Rail, the United Arab Emirates' national rail operator, is accelerating its freight and passenger service projects through fast-track development initiatives. This expansion represents a strate
Bangladesh Railway Freight: Unlocking Rail's Potential in Practice
Bangladesh Railway faces a critical inflection point as policymakers and logistics stakeholders debate how to shift more freight onto rail networks—a move that could substantially reduce supply chain
R2.8bn Investment Revitalizes South Africa's Rail Logistics
South Africa's rail logistics sector is receiving a major capital injection of R2.8 billion from private investors, signaling renewed confidence in the country's inland freight infrastructure. This in
South Africa logistics reforms stalled: 60% of initiatives delayed
South Africa's logistics sector is experiencing a critical bifurcation: while some progress has been made in expanding rail access infrastructure, the broader modernization agenda faces substantial he
Private Rail Operators Gain Access to SA Infrastructure
South Africa's decision to grant third-party access to rail infrastructure represents a significant structural shift in the country's freight transportation landscape. By opening rail corridors to pri
Ukraine's containerized rail freight potential boosts Eastern European logistics
Ukraine represents an underutilized containerization corridor for rail-based cargo movement, offering supply chain professionals a strategic alternative routing option as Eastern European trade networ
GATX VP Joins Freight Infrastructure Coalition Board
The Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors has elected Wes Lujan, VP of Government & Industry Affairs at railcar and locomotive lessor GATX Corp., to its 19-member board of directors for
CSX Rail Network: Competitive Edge & Growth Potential
This article examines CSX Corporation's positioning within the North American rail freight market, specifically evaluating whether its network infrastructure provides sufficient competitive differenti
$2.04B Federal CRISI Rail Grants Now Open for 2025-2026
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the opening of applications for $2.04 billion in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants covering fiscal years 2025
South Africa Adopts Open Access Rail Model to Boost Freight
South Africa is moving toward an open access rail model that will allow multiple operators to compete on the same rail infrastructure, marking a significant regulatory shift for the country's transpor