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…
Russian Railways (RZD) has published its H1 2025 financial report. The numbers speak for themselves: the rail operator is not managing to run a meaningful…
Ocean Network Express is sharpening its focus on intra-European services, deploying more vessels and equipment for handling out-of-gauge cargo without disrupting sailing schedules.
Last month’s Implementing Decision for the Turin-Lyon project sparked further discussion on the mastodontic cross-border initiative. Despite some doubts persisting, Paolo Foietta, President of the…