UK Major Ports Group comments on the new proposed Brexit deal
Tim Morris, Chief Executive of the UK Major Ports Group, said: “It is important for all parties to carefully consider the new proposed Brexit deal.”
Rail & barge
Agrimin signs Memorandum of Understanding for barge loading operations
Agrimin Ltd has announced that it has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Transhipment Services Australia Pty Ltd (TSA) for the provision of barge loading services for the Mackay Potash Project.
20 new KamAZ trains arrive in Sakhalin for road transport development project
Growth in coal production and shipment by VGK enterprises allowed the creation of an additional 90 new jobs in the motor transport sector of Sakhalin (Russia).
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Industry-wide initiative to modernise global agriculture commodity trade operations
The industry-wide initiative to modernise global agricultural commodity trade operations has announced that another major partner, Glencore Agriculture Ltd, has joined the effort.
Genesee & Wyoming issues statement on Aurizon complaint
The company disputes the allegations made in the complaint and intends to defend itself appropriately.
Real Rail and Green Cargo partner to offer climate-smart transportation
Real Rail’s and Green Cargo’s transportation partnership aims to reduce climate emissions by 50 000 t of CO2 in 2020.
Coal's decline could cost US railroads billions in revenue by 2030, says Moodys
Moody's says in a new report that the projected drop in coal demand from US utilities by more than 50% by 2030 will weigh on US railroads significantly.
Massive track investment by DB Cargo UK
DB Cargo UK has started work on a multi-million programme of investment to improve track and rail infrastructure at three key sites.
Kalmar secures contract to supply hybrid straddle carriers to Lineas Intermodal
Kalmar has secured a contract to supply leading European rail operator Lineas Intermodal with two Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers.
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QRC welcomes new law to crack down on dangerous rail protests
The new offence to prevent dangerous devices being used to shut down public thoroughfares and infrastructure was an important measure to protect everyday citizens.
CP reports organisational changes
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd announces organisational changes, including the retirement of its Executive Vice-President, Operations at the end of September and the naming of his successor.
Freightliner jumbo train trial successful
The trial run was in preparation for the start of Freightliner’s bulk haulage service for Mendip Rail Ltd.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Last year, the Supreme Court of Pakistan banned manual handling of coal at Karachi Port Trust. Now, while the people working at the port and those living around it have won relief, there are increasing complaints that those along the route of vehicles carrying the coal upcountry have become highly vulnerable.
Aurizon to establish Kalgoorlie as Western Australia’s regional training hub
Aurizon is set to establish Kalgoorlie as Western Australia’s regional training hub.
Canadian Pacific reports record second quarter revenues
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd has announced record second quarter revenues this year of CAN$1.98 billion.