Transport and Logistics Network
Britain’s rail freight operations are performing better than the UK economy overall. Despite the national performance teetering on the edge of recession, rail freight has shown a substantial upward trend. The quarterly review by the autonomous UK Gover…
We quantified both the individual and combined mitigation impacts of fleet electrification and road network development on CO2 and other criteria air pollutant emissions from 2016 to 2035 in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) region (Fig. 1). The Integrat…
Road freight: Where are we today?
Road freight is fundamental to the global economy as the most flexible mode of transport, and the primary mechanism to bring goods to our stores and homes. It currently accounts for around 9% of global CO2 emissions, t…
The quarterly review by the Office of Rail and Road shows some good news for the industry. The total freight moved was 4,065 million net tonne kilometres in the latest quarter (1 October to 31 December 2024). That’s up six per cent year on year. For on…
DREAL, the French regional authority responsible for road transport enforcement, has identified multiple violations and detained drivers from an Italian company that operates as a subcontractor for a well-known logistics provider.
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Since the first TIR hub was launched in China in May 2024, several more have rapidly followed, bringing the total to six.
Two new IRU-accredited TIR logistics hubs have opened in the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Linyi.
The Chengdu TIR Logistics Hub is…
The Italian road freight sector called for a national strike throughout the second half of March. Sometimes, these strikes could be an opportunity for other modalities, such as rail freight, which could pick up some of the volumes affected by the initi…
The number of vehicles on German roads continued to grow in 2024. As of January 1, 2025, the total number of motor vehicles in Germany reached an all-time high of around 61.1 million. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) also provides current da…
Efficient paperwork management is essential for haulage professionals who juggle countless documents, schedules, and regulations. In the logistics sector, ensuring that records are accessible and easily shareable can significantly boost productivity. B…
From Hutchinson to MSCFelixstowe sale: unravelling the implications for rail freight
Hutchison, the operators of Felixstowe, are in sale talks. They could divest themselves of a portfolio of properties around the globe, including the Port of…
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