Rail
EWS launches new Felixstowe-BIFT intermodal train
EWS has introduced a new intermodal rail freight service from the Port of Felixstowe (via Ipswich) to Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT). (Nov 18, 2008)
Russia’s high-speed trains travel by sea
The first of a total of eight high-speed trains for Russian Railways (RZD) was shipped yesterday from the rail ferry port in Sassnitz/Mukran on the island of Rügen off the North German coast. (Nov 14, 2008)
New train service starts between Northeast UK and Scotland
A new high-cube capacity container train service has been introduced from Teesport to Mossend and Grangemouth in central Scotland. (Nov 7, 2008)
Port of Tilbury-Cardiff rail freight service improves haulage delivery times
EWS, in co-operation with Welsh freight forwarder FSEW recently introduced a rail freight service to transport intermodal containers from the Port of Tilbury to Cardiff in Wales. (Nov 5, 2008)
New Swindon rail terminal aims to cut congestion and carbon emissions
With the opening last week of the new Keypoint Swindon rail terminal, around 23,000 vehicles a year will now be transported by rail from Honda's factory in Swindon, UK to its European logistics centre in Ghent. (Nov 5, 2008)
CPR takes operational control of DM&E Railroad
Canadian Pacific Railway has assumed operational control of the recently acquired Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E) Railroad and its subsidiaries: Iowa, Chicago & Eastern (IC&E) Railroad and Cedar American Rail Holdings. (Oct 31, 2008)
TAPA announces anti-cargo theft task force
Following a special meeting of government officials, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies and transport & logistics providers hosted in Amsterdam by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), a new crime reduction taskforce for the Netherlands will be formed and the Dutch government will increase co-operation with the EU to improve supply chain security. (Oct 8, 2008)
Transportation costs become the new hot topic
The all-time high of $147.27 per barrel of oil in July has made oil and the consequent transportation costs a hot topic in all boardrooms. (Oct 7, 2008)
Eurotunnel opens another section of the Channel Tunnel
Eurotunnel has brought interval four of the Channel Tunnel - the middle section of the North Tunnel - back into service. (Sep 29, 2008)
Euromax’s first scheduled rail shuttle arrives; new container scanner in operation
The new Euromax Teminal at Rotterdam Maasvlakte has handled its first scheduled and dedicated rail shuttle, and Customs has installed a new scanner with a capacity of 150 containers per hour. (Sep 26, 2008)
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