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(13 articles)Combined Transport Volumes Decline in Q1 2026
Combined transport volumes recorded a notable decline during the first quarter of 2026, signaling softer demand in Europe's intermodal freight market. This contraction reflects broader economic headwi
Brazil Opens $10.6B Rail Freight Concession Process
Brazil has initiated a competitive bidding process for a US$10.6 billion freight railway concession, representing a significant structural investment in the country's rail infrastructure. This move si
PE Firm Acquires Intermodal 3PL Double-Stack in First Deal
Open Road Ventures, a middle-market private equity firm focused on freight brokers, has completed its inaugural acquisition by purchasing Double-Stack Logistics, an asset-backed intermodal 3PL with di
CONCOR Launches Dedicated Feldspar Rail Service India
CONCOR (Container Corporation of India) has introduced its first dedicated rail rake service specifically designed for feldspar powder transport between Udaipur and Morbi, marking a significant step t
Freight Transportation News & Projects Outside North America
Progressive Railroading publishes periodic roundups of freight transportation developments, reports, and infrastructure projects occurring outside North America. This May 2026 edition aggregates news
CPKC Shares Maintain Strength Above 200-Day Average
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) is maintaining technical strength by trading above its 200-day moving average, a key indicator of medium-term price momentum. This financial data point reflects m
CPKC & CSX Launch Upgraded Southeast Mexico Rail Route
CPKC and CSX have jointly launched an improved rail service connecting the Southeast United States to Texas and Mexico, capitalizing on infrastructure upgrades to deliver faster and more efficient fre
Austria's Rail Freight Grows 2% in 2025, Signals Modal Shift
Austrian rail freight volumes grew approximately 2% in 2025, marking a modest but consistent expansion in Central Europe's rail transport sector. This incremental growth reflects broader trends in Eur
Russian Rail Freight Disruptions Threaten Global Supply Chains
Russian rail freight operations are experiencing substantial disruptions that extend far beyond regional boundaries, creating a critical reassessment point for global supply chain networks. The challe
ITS Logistics March Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has published its March Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, a key performance indicator that tracks freight volumes and activity levels at major port and rail facilities across North America.
UP-NS Merger Would Control 50% of US Rail Freight, BNSF CEO Warns
BNSF Railway CEO Katie Farmer has publicly opposed the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, cautioning that the combined entity would control approximately 50% of all U.S. rail
CONCOR Appoints Finance Director To Lead Rail Logistics Growth
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has appointed Vivek Gupta to the position of Director (Finance) for a 5-year tenure, signaling organizational commitment to financial governance and operational
ITS Logistics April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index Released
ITS Logistics has released its April Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing updated market data on freight movement through ports and rail terminals. This index serves as a key performance indicator