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Riprap stone for the future Contrecoeur container terminal wharf

19.08.2026

How 415 Steel Sheet Piles Reached Contrecoeur

Rendering of the planned Louisiana International Terminal in Violet, Louisiana

19.08.2026

A Bridge Has Kept Mega-Ships Out of New Orleans

Railway inspectors assessing Hudson Bay Railway track and bridge infrastructure

18.08.2026

Hudson Bay Railway Maps a Path to Heavier Trains

DP World in Talks to Operate Montreal’s Contrecœur Terminal

02.09.2025

DP World in Talks to Operate Montreal’s Contrecœur Terminal

At a cost of $1. 6 billion, the Contrecœur terminal is in advanced talks with the Montreal Port Authority, where DP World would operate it.
Startup Parallel Systems is testing autonomous railcars in the US, highlighting innovation, environmental benefits, and cost-saving opportunities, making the project significant for the future of freight transportation

19.08.2025

Parallel Systems tests autonomous railcars in the US

Startup Parallel Systems is testing autonomous railcars in the US, highlighting innovation, environmental benefits, and cost-saving opportunities, making the project significant for the future of freight transportation.
The Melbourne Intermodal Terminal will open in October with state-of-the-art gantry cranes, delivering significant freight capacity growth and improving supply chain efficiency across Victoria and Australia.

14.08.2025

Melbourne Intermodal Terminal Set to Transform Freight Capacity

The Melbourne Intermodal Terminal will open in October with state-of-the-art gantry cranes, delivering significant freight capacity growth and improving supply chain efficiency across Victoria and Australia.
The latest Global Port Tracker projects a steep decline in North American import volumes through late 2025, as tariffs and shifting trade policies disrupt shipping flows and pressure both retailers and exporters.

14.08.2025

Global Port Tracker Predicts Significant Import Slowdown

The latest Global Port Tracker projects a steep decline in North American import volumes through late 2025, as tariffs and shifting trade policies disrupt shipping flows and pressure both retailers and exporters.
Kenya and Etihad Rail have deepened their partnership to advance freight infrastructure, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen regional trade links across East Africa and the Gulf.

12.08.2025

Kenya and Etihad Rail Strengthen Regional Freight Infrastructure

Kenya and Etihad Rail have deepened their partnership to advance freight infrastructure, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen regional trade links across East Africa and the Gulf.
Richmond Pacific Railroad modernized its fleet with a Tier IV-compliant locomotive, cutting emissions and improving performance at the Port of Richmond.

08.08.2025

Richmond Pacific Railroad Expands Fleet with Cleaner Locomotive

Richmond Pacific Railroad has added a modernized Tier IV-compliant locomotive to its fleet, boosting efficiency and sustainability across operations at the Port of Richmond.
SC Ports Achieves Record Rail Moves in FY2025

23.07.2025

SC Ports Reports Record Rail Growth and Container Volume Gains

SC Ports ended fiscal year 2025 with strong container growth and record rail activity, confirming its role as a major logistics hub for the U.
Vizhinjam Port Tunnel to Transform Rail Transport

20.07.2025

Vizhinjam Port Tunnel Project to Enhance Rail Connectivity

The ambitious Vizhinjam Port Tunnel rail corridor will reshape regional logistics by linking port to national lines with a 10.
India Implements MagRail Technology in Port Logistics

17.07.2025

India Tests MagRail Technology for Automated Cargo Transport

India is launching a pilot project with MagRail technology to test automated cargo transportation and evaluate the potential for modernizing existing railway infrastructure in key ports.
GulfLink Expands Multimodal Routes Between Asia and Europe

17.07.2025

GulfLink Expands Multimodal Routes Between Asia and Europe

GulfLink unites Kazakhstan and the UAE to develop multimodal routes through Pakistan, Turkey, Gulf ports, the Indian Ocean, and the Middle Corridor, ensuring flexible and reliable supply chains.
MagRail Technology Pilot to Transform Freight in India

16.07.2025

MagRail Technology Pilot to Transform Freight in India

MagRail technology takes a major step in India as DP World, DPA, and Nevomo partner on a transformative freight project to boost efficiency, speed, and sustainability in port logistics.
Susie Container Terminal in China Begins Operations as a Logistics Testbed

08.07.2025

Susie Container Terminal in China Begins Operations as a Logistics Testbed

A new logistics hub — the Susie Container Terminal in China — has officially opened in Yiwu, one of the country’s major trade centers located in Zhejiang Province.