Dry bulk freight news
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.
Freeports Advisory Panel will ensure UK is ready to trade post-Brexit
The International Trade Secretary will announce a new Freeports Advisory Panel to advise the government on the establishment of up to 10 Freeports.
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.
Coal train derails into Virginia’s Great Dismal Swamp
36 rail cars carrying coal have derailed into the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia.
UKMPG comments on preparing for a no-deal Brexit
The UK Major Ports Group has revealed what three urgent Brexit preparation steps the Government must take.
Kalium Lakes awards Toll key haulage and port contract
Toll Mining Services’ contract includes the full logistics chain of product transport from mine site to shipping.
Forth Ports announces new direct freight link from Tilbury to Grangemouth
The new two-way rail service will commence on 28 June and has been launched on the back of customer demand to open up the rail link between the South of England with Central Scotland.
Successful deployment of AutoHaul positions WA as global rail technology leader
AutoHaul trains have firmly positioned Western Australia and its heavy-haul rail industry as a global leader in the joint development and application of rail technology.
Federal grant for CREATE’s Dolton Junction Interlocking rail project
US$19.2 million of federal funding has been awarded to the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency programme’s Dolton Junction Interlocking project.