Rail operator CargoBeamer has launched a new tri-weekly service between Liège, Belgium and Domodossola, Italy. This new service commenced last week and aims to fill a gap in the market following the discontinuation of a previous Italy-Germany rail connection. The new route is designed to enhance con
Helrom, a German intermodal operator that applied for insolvency in July 2025, has secured a new investor. A purchase agreement has reportedly been signed, marking a significant step towards stabilizing the company’s operations. The new investment is expected to provide Helrom with the necessa
A train operating on Brittany Ferries’ rail highway service derailed yesterday shortly after leaving Cherbourg for Bayonne-Mouguerre, in the French Basque Country. No injuries were reported among the crew or passengers. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 AM local time. The train was
The Port of Melbourne has launched the new Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) as a key element in an incentive program aimed at increasing the transfer of containerised freight from road to rail. The terminal, designed, constructed, and operated by the Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC), began freig
The newly established Combiconnect terminal in La Llagosta, located 20 kilometers north of Barcelona, has successfully received its first test train from Antwerp. This marks a significant milestone for Hupac, a leading intermodal transport company. The terminal is designed to enhance intermodal tran
Deutsche Bahn and Boluda Corporación Marítima have finalized the transfer of Transfesa’s intermodal rail business. This acquisition positions Boluda as one of Spain’s largest players in the intermodal transport sector. The agreement was officially concluded on [insert date], marking a significant st
Dubai-headquartered international port operator DP World has been named Rail Freight Business of the Year by Logistics UK. The award recognizes the company’s significant contributions to the rail freight sector. DP World has been instrumental in enhancing rail connectivity and efficiency withi
France’s rail infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau has reported a dynamic year for combined rail-road freight transport, with a total of 10 new services launched in 2023. This expansion reflects a growing trend towards multimodal transport solutions in the country. According to SNCF Réseau, the new se
Associated British Ports (ABP) is initiating a significant logistics development in South Wales, which is expected to catalyze an industrial revolution in the region. The project, valued at £15 million, aims to enhance the operational efficiency of the Port of Cardiff. The development will focus on
Hupac’s Barcelona Combiconnect Terminal, located in La Llagosta, is nearing the completion of its construction phase. The terminal is set to enter a testing phase for train operations in January 2024. The facility aims to enhance intermodal transport services in the region, facilitating the movement
Following the return of rail freight to Cherbourg earlier this year with the launch of a rail highway service to the French Basque Country, the port is poised for increased rail freight activity. The new service connects Cherbourg directly with the Basque region, facilitating the transport of goods
Recent developments along the Silk Road have highlighted significant advancements in European participation, raising questions about the UK’s involvement post-Brexit. While countries across Europe announce new projects and partnerships, the UK appears to be lagging behind. In the past few mont
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