Rail & barge

The dividend is payable on 28 January 2019 to holders of record at the close of business on 28 December 2018.

The new transportation agreement goes into effect on 1 January 2020 and extends at least five years beyond that.

Mechel acquired 150 new railcars in November - December as part of the transport fleet upgrade programme.

SSAB and Green Cargo further develop their collaboration and sign a new five year agreement.

Six of Green Cargo’s mail wagons will be equipped with the new discs for test runs.

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed Queensland Competition Authority’s UT5 decision for the Central Queensland Coal Network.

The Association of American Railroads urges the US Department of Transportation to promote and develop innovative approaches to freight railways to improve safety and increase efficiency.

Yesterday, Canadian Pacific showcased its next generation of grain transportation: a high efficiency product (HEP) train.

The cars derailed at approximately 2:20 a.m. in northwestern Minnesota, USA.

The port has been shortlisted in the Rail Freight & Logistics Excellence category along with two other companies.

DB Cargo UK has been voted the best rail freight operator of 2018 at the Global Freight Awards.

Transnet has appointed Tau Morwe as acting Group Chief Executive of the company.

The Queensland Resources Council approves of the Supreme Court of Queensland’s dismissal of Aurizon’s legal challenge to the draft coal rail network decision.

The report highlights BNSF’s progress on initiatives in the areas of sustaining operations, creating value for customers, engaging with employees and connecting with communities.

The £6 million project is one of the largest rail freight investments in the past five years, and is seen as a major vote of confidence in the UK’s continuing ability to trade and attract inward investment post-Brexit.