Dry bulk freight news
Freightliner and Mendip Rail sign rail haulage contract
Under the new contract, Freightliner will haul an expected 8 million tpy of aggregate to terminals in London and the southeast of England.
Canadian Pacific Railway declares dividend
The dividend is payable on 28 January 2019 to holders of record at the close of business on 28 December 2018.
Green Cargo and SSAB sign five year agreement
The new transportation agreement goes into effect on 1 January 2020 and extends at least five years beyond that.
Mechel expands railcar fleet
Mechel acquired 150 new railcars in November - December as part of the transport fleet upgrade programme.
£8 million funding scheme now open for customs intermediaries and traders
HM Treasury and HMRC have issued grants for training and IT improvements ahead of UK leaving the EU.
QRC comments on Queensland Competition Authority’s UT5 decision
The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed Queensland Competition Authority’s UT5 decision for the Central Queensland Coal Network.
No injuries in BNSF train derailment
The cars derailed at approximately 2:20 a.m. in northwestern Minnesota, USA.
Port of Tilbury reaches final of Rail Business Awards
The port has been shortlisted in the Rail Freight & Logistics Excellence category along with two other companies.
DB Cargo UK launches new freight tracking system for customers
The new web-based portal allows customers to see the number and type of wagons on their service, as well as exactly what progress the loco is making at any given time.
DB Cargo UK receives Rail Freight Operator of the Year
DB Cargo UK has been voted the best rail freight operator of 2018 at the Global Freight Awards.