This week’s sale of Freightliner’s intermodal business to CMA CGM, alongside MEDLOG’s recent acquisition of Maritime Transport, has sparked debate in the logistics sector. At…
French shipping giant CMA CGM has entered the UK rail freight market. They have acquired Freightliner’s intermodal operations. The move brings a nationwide network of…
From Liverpool birth to Manchester mayor via ministerial posts, and still with a keen eye on Downing Street. The eloquent and outspoken Andy Burnham has…
In an earlier iteration of Data of the week, RailFreight.com highlighted a new record-high for the Polish share of intermodal. In this week’s edition, we…
The oldest conveyor of commerce around the UK is still the second most important. Chris Lipscomb, Director of Operations at Logistics UK, recently addressed the status of the sector at a Westminster reception.
The Chinese Haijie Shipping Company is launching a regular, albeit seasonal, China-Europe maritime transport service across the Arctic Sea. The route aims to shorten travel…
The Swiss Federal Office for Transport (FOT) has introduced new safety rules relating to the wheels of freight wagons. Despite good intentions, the new rules…
PD Ports is welcoming a new shareholder. Pontegadea Inversiones, the Spanish investment firm best known for its ties to global fashion retailer Inditex, has agreed to acquire a 49% stake.
The role of women in rail, unfortunately, continues to remain very marginal, especially when it comes to more operational roles. Despite an increasing number of…