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France’s transport minister backs rail freight—operators want law, not promises

Nikos Papatolios
May 23, 2025
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France’s Minister of Transport, Philippe Tabarot, has pledged to support the rail freight sector with increased public funding and hinted at a possible eco-tax on…

Dutch rail freight still in trouble after parliamentary votes: Here are the numbers.

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May 22, 2025
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Parliament in the Netherlands recently voted on two proposals to accommodate rail freight. A motion on 740-metre trains passed, whereas lower infrastructure fees could not…

Rohlig SUUS Logistics opens a Ukrainian subsidiary

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May 21, 2025
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Polish logistics company Rohlig SUUS has opened a subsidiary in Ukraine. The company “recognises the growing economic significance of the country”, prompting its move to…

SBB leaves eight terminals and fires another 65 employees

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May 20, 2025
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Swiss national rail operator SBB is making changes to its freight business. It wants to reduce its expenses by 60 million francs (64 million euros)…

Trucking recruitment concerns in US

Simon Walton
May 20, 2025
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A new survey from logistics technology platform Tech.co has shed light on growing labour shortages in the US freight industry, revealing a key bottleneck as demand for transport services remains robust.

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Cassava and Sand partner to boost AI in Africa

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May 20, 2025
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African technology company Cassava Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sand Technologies, a global enterprise AI solutions company described as a key player in Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

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Cassava and Sand partner to boost AI in Africa

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May 20, 2025
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New York shows small distances can mean big freight wins

Simon Walton
May 19, 2025
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It has been difficult to make short route freight a commercial proposition in the UK. However, on the unlikely streets of New York City, short-line…

Siemens wins long-term Irish Rail infrastructure and maintenance framework

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May 16, 2025
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Siemens will continue its rich history in Ireland with the award of a long-term rail infrastructure and maintenance framework for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) replacing legacy systems dating back to the 1980s. The company will install the Siemens Trackguard Westlock computer-based interlocking (CBI) system within the National Train Control Centre in Dublin. Serving as the […]

MSC acquires stakes in intermodal terminals in Ukraine

Marco Raimondi
May 16, 2025
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The situation in Ukraine is still largely unstable due to the Russian invasion that has been ongoing since February 2022 and disrupted the global supply…