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Low water levels on the Rhine River in Germany

19.08.2026

DB Cargo Lines Up 900 Wagons as the Rhine Hits a Record Low

DB Cargo UK Class 66 locomotive hauling a freight train

19.08.2026

Why Deutsche Bahn Is Selling DB Cargo UK Now

Steffen Bilger had to leave an ICE railcar after its air-conditioning failed on a Berlin–Hamburg trip focused on railway issues.

11.08.2026

German Transport Minister Hits ICE Air-Con Failure

Deutsche Bahn freight line expands Rhine capacity

01.06.2026

Deutsche Bahn freight line reshapes Rhine transport

Deutsche Bahn freight line work has begun in south-western Germany, marking a major step in the Rhine Valley Railway expansion.
CPKC strike notice raises work stoppage risk

30.05.2026

72-Hour CPKC Strike Notice Forces Urgent Freight Network Contingency Plans

CPKC strike notice has added fresh pressure to the railroad’s labour talks in Canada, with members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers preparing for possible strike action on May 31.
UP-NS merger application moves into STB review

30.05.2026

The Proposed $85 Billion UP-NS Merger Clears a Critical STB Hurdle Today

UP-NS merger application review has entered a new procedural phase after the Surface Transportation Board agreed to consider the revised filing from Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway.
Strategic importance of the Middle Corridor for UK trade

28.05.2026

Strategic importance of the Middle Corridor grows fast

Strategic importance of the Middle Corridor is rising as instability affects major energy and transport chokepoints. The route is drawing closer attention from trade, energy, and security experts as pressure on global supply chains continues to build.
CargoBeamer Calais–Perpignan intermodal trains expand

28.05.2026

CargoBeamer Calais–Perpignan intermodal trains gain scale

CargoBeamer Calais–Perpignan intermodal trains are shifting to a higher-frequency schedule as demand for semi-trailer transport grows between northern and southern France.
PERN rail fuel terminal strengthens logistics

26.05.2026

JUSDA’s €1M Serbian Hub Reshapes Balkan Supply Chain Dynamics

JUSDA Serbian logistics hub in Zrenjanin is now in operation, giving JUSDA Europe a stronger base in south-eastern Europe.
Rail Nordica planning moves Finland toward Europe

25.05.2026

Finland Secures Rail Nordica Route to Unify European Supply Chains

Rail Nordica planning has advanced, with Sweco selected for a key role in the Finnish rail project. The assignment supports Finland’s planned standard-gauge connection with Sweden and the wider European rail network.
Italy Shuttle links road and rail freight

25.05.2026

DB Cargo’s Italy Shuttle Redefines European Rail Freight Logistics

Italy Shuttle is being used by DB Cargo Full Load Solutions to connect Italian industrial regions with markets in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

24.05.2026

Norfolk Southern America250 locomotives unveiled

Norfolk Southern America250 locomotives have been unveiled as a six-unit patriotic series for America250, the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026.
Loconi Launches Weekly Intermodal Service to Handle Rising Poland-Czech Freight Volumes

24.05.2026

Loconi Launches Weekly Intermodal Service to Handle Rising Poland-Czech Freight Volumes

The Gdańsk–Ostrava intermodal service will begin on 22 May. It will link the Baltic Hub terminal in Gdańsk with the Paskov terminal near Ostrava.

23.05.2026

Palemonas Military Mobility Terminal Starts In Lithuania

Palemonas military mobility terminal construction has begun in Lithuania. The site is designed to serve both civilian logistics and military mobility.
Multimodal inland logistics network for UAE ports

23.05.2026

Multimodal inland logistics network expands UAE cargo links

The multimodal inland logistics network announced by AD Ports Group is designed to strengthen UAE industrial supply chains.