Norfolk Southern (NS) announced on January 21 the launch of East Edge, a newly cleared double-stack intermodal corridor that connects Chicago and New England. This new service replaces a single-stack route, resulting in reduced transit times by up to 24 hours. The East Edge corridor is designed to e
Together with Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Province of Manitoba, the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA), and CentrePort Canada Inc. on Jan. 20 reported signing a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the Ports of Manitoba Project. This initiative aims to e
VTG, one of Europe’s leaders in the wagon leasing industry, is expanding its fleets in Spain and the United Kingdom. VTG Spain will provide 399 new wagons to meet increasing demand in the region. This expansion is part of VTG’s strategy to enhance its service offerings and strengthen its
U.S. rail traffic was up slightly for the second week of the year (ending Jan. 17), the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Jan. 21. Volume came in at 505,385 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.1% from the same week in 2025, with carload gains partially offset by intermodal losses. The
The 2026 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference will take place on March 10 at the Union League Club of Chicago. This event is expected to gather a diverse group of stakeholders who are involved in the proposal to establish the first. The conference aims to facilitate
The proposed merger of Class I railroads Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is unlikely to significantly enhance the prospects of North America’s rail freight market, according to insights from Railway Age Contributing Editor Jim Blaze. This analysis suggests that the challenges facing the rai
The Port of Long Beach, California (POLB), achieved a cargo record in 2025 and anticipates that 2026 will be another busy year influenced by changes in trade policies, tariff normalization, and shifts in manufacturing sourcing. Additionally, South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) reported record rail moves
Contargo, a prominent European intermodal logistics company, has acquired PortShuttle Rotterdam. This acquisition comes after Contargo had been one of PortShuttle’s largest customers for an extended period. The takeover is expected to enhance Contargo’s operational capabilities in the Ro
Intermodal rail operator Helrom has concluded the insolvency proceedings that began in the summer of 2025. A Frankfurt court approved the insolvency plan as legally binding, allowing the company to move forward with its restructuring efforts. As part of the restructuring, Helrom has established a ne
Russell RailRoad has highlighted the inherent resilience of rail freight. Trains largely maintained operations through recent snowbound conditions across Scotland and parts of England. They reported minimal disruptions to service, demonstrating the robustness of their logistics and operational strat
FM Logistic, a leading independent logistics services provider in France, has initiated its first international combined transport service. This service connects the multimodal hub in Dourges, France, to Poland, enhancing the company’s operational capabilities in the region. The new service ai
US rail freight ended 2025 on an uneven note, as weakening intermodal volumes tempered modest annual growth across the wider network. Figures from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) indicate that total rail traffic for the year reached 14.5 million carloads and intermodal units, reflecting
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