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A JNPT double-stack formation moved 360 TEU to Varnama, while a 2021 official record limits claims of an absolute first.

23.08.2026

INDIA: JNPT moves 360 TEU in double-stack formation

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

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy launched a Request for Information to spark South Africa rail revival on March 23, 2025. She targets private-sector help to fix crumbling infrastructure quickly.

24.03.2025

South Africa Rail Revival: Creecy Launches Bold Infrastructure Plan

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy launched a Request for Information to spark South Africa rail revival on March 23, 2025.
Africa Star Railway Operation Company Ltd. launches an 11-week SGR workers training program. It partners with Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic, starting March 21, to enhance skills

24.03.2025

SGR Workers Training Boosts Kenya’s Railway Operations

Africa Star Railway Operation Company Ltd. launches an 11-week SGR workers training program.
China’s CCECC Invests $1.4 Billion to Upgrade TANZAM Railway

24.03.2025

TANZAM Railway Modernization Gets $1.4 Billion Boost from CCECC

China’s CCECC Invests $1. 4 Billion to Upgrade TANZAM Railway.
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) launches a tender for ten new locomotives in Uganda. Four companies bid actively, aiming to win this vital contract.

19.03.2025

Uganda Boosts Railways with New Locomotive Tender

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) launches a tender for ten new locomotives in Uganda. Four companies bid actively, aiming to win this vital contract.
South Africa’s government invests $1.1 billion to improve railway signaling in 2025. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals this plan, supporting PRASA’s goals

19.03.2025

South Africa Boosts Railway Signaling with $1.1 Billion in 2025

South Africa’s government invests $1. 1 billion to improve railway signaling in 2025.
Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir inspected the Alstom industrial complex in Borg el-Arab. He stressed its role in supplying markets, increasing exports, and generating employment.

16.03.2025

Egypt Boosts Transport with Alstom Industrial Complex

Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel el-Wazir inspected the Alstom industrial complex in Borg el-Arab. He stressed its role in supplying markets, increasing exports, and generating employment.
Chinese Consortium Secures $2.2 Billion Tanzania-Burundi Railway Contract.

14.03.2025

Chinese Firm Wins Tanzania-Burundi Railway Deal

Chinese Consortium Secures $2. 2 Billion Tanzania-Burundi Railway Contract.
France has granted Morocco a loan of €781 million for the purchase of 18 Avelia Horizon trains. This will support the expansion of the country’s high-speed rail network

13.03.2025

France’s Loan to Morocco for the Purchase of 18 Avelia Horizon Trains

France has granted Morocco a loan of €781 million for the purchase of 18 Avelia Horizon trains. This will support the expansion of the country’s high-speed rail network.
Ethiopian Railways Corporation and South Korean operator Korail signed a memorandum of understanding. This document strengthens the partnership between both organizations and sets the stage for future agreements.

11.03.2025

Ethiopian Railways Corporation Signed Memorandum with Korail

Ethiopian Railways Corporation and South Korean operator Korail signed a memorandum of understanding. This document strengthens the partnership between both organizations and sets the stage for future agreements.
The Ethio-Djibouti Railway actively secures a Multimodal Transport license today (27 words). This milestone positions the company as a key logistics player now.

10.03.2025

Ethio-Djibouti Railway Secures Multimodal Transport License

Ethio-Djibouti Railway Gains Multimodal Transport License. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

07.03.2025

France Fuels High-speed trains Morocco with $819M Loan

France approved a $819 million loan for High-speed trains Morocco, boosting rail upgrades. This funding targets Marrakech’s new line for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco’s railway ONCF recently awarded two contracts to enhance its high-speed network. A consortium of Colas Rail and SETEC secured €250 million for the job

02.03.2025

Morocco Boosts High-Speed Rail with New Contracts

Morocco’s railway ONCF recently awarded two contracts to enhance its high-speed network. A consortium of Colas Rail and SETEC secured €250 million for the job.