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EUROPE: International high speed train operator Eurostar announced on November 2 that Gwendoline Cazenave was stepping down as CEO. Christophe Fanichet has been appointed as CEO from December 1, with Matthieu Quyollet, Chief Financial, Strategy & Transformation Officer and deputy CEO, serving as CEO in the interim. Fa…
Spain’s Boluda Shipping has agreed to acquire Samskip in a deal aimed at building a broader European short-sea and inland freight network , potentially giving U.S. businesses more integrated options for moving cargo beyond Europe’s major ports. The transaction is expected to close Jan. 1, 2027, subject to regulatory a…
Companies from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have signed two documents outlining cooperation on a new trans-Caspian ferry system called the Caspian Bridge, an intermodal freight terminal and a joint venture.
China’s growing engagement with Azerbaijan reflects an increasingly structured, diversified and long-term approach to the South Caucasus. Beijing sees Baku as an important connection between China, Central Asia, the South Caucasus and European markets. Energy and transit remain significant, while investment, green tec…
A round-up of recent rail industry contract awards around the world, compiled by Railway Gazette International . Austria: DPB Rail Infra Service took delivery of its first Siemens Mobility dual-mode Vectron on October 8. The locomotive is approved for operation in Austria and Germany, expanding the company’s operation…
AIT Worldwide Logistics announced late Sunday night it has acquired Australian freight forwarder Connor Anderson International, giving the fast-growing Chicago-based freight forwarder a significant foothold in the Oceania market and the ability to capitalize on the boom in data center construction there. Connor Anders…
Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cabotage enforcements threatening cross-border trucking; Nuevo León slashes Colombia Bridge toll fees 50% to boost cross-border trucking; and Walmart plans $400M…
With ETCS being rolled out on several suburban networks, Australia has adopted it as the technology pathway for national interoperability in widely differing applications. A regulatory structure has been agreed, while the use of common standards is expected to reduce the need for compatibility testing, as Frank Heibel…
Shenzhen Metro Group has emerged over recent years as an increasingly active player in the development of metro, light rail and suburban projects across a swathe of emerging markets, from Algeria to Vietnam, as Benjámin Zelki explains. Embracing the expansionist ideals of China’s Belt & Road initiative, Shenzhen Metro…
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Alain Bedard, the CEO of TFI International, had been highly critical of his company’s U.S. LTL operations back in 2024, at one point referring to some of its practices as “stupid.” As recently as April, he was far more optimistic about the segment that was built largely through the TFI acquisition of UPS Freight in 20…
Postal operators in Norway and Germany are adding significant parcel capacity and making operational adjustments to handle an expected flood of packages and gift cards in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Posten Bring, the state-owned postal services and logistics provider in Norway, has installed hundreds more parce…
Every carrier with a safety technology program eventually learns the same lesson: the hardware is the easy part. Cameras can be mounted, collision mitigation can be specified on new tractors, and telematics can be switched on. What’s harder to install is the belief, among people who spend their working lives behind th…
While Mexican truckers have suspended a nationwide strike that disrupted highways across 19 states, industry leaders warned that demonstrations could resume if federal and state authorities fail to address grievances that include cargo theft and violence against drivers . The suspension follows negotiations between Me…
Aurora Innovation cut its 2026 revenue forecast to about $9 million on Wednesday, down from the $14 million to $16 million reported in its second-quarter results , after a six-week manufacturing delay. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $3 million and an operating loss of $257 million. Over the past month, …
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Ports Authority officials celebrated the grand opening of the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port on Thursday, marking a new connection between Northeast Georgia’s manufacturing economy and international markets through the Port of Savannah. The ceremony followed the terminal’s operational…
Venti Technologies’ driverless container trucks have worked PSA’s port in Singapore for nearly three years. Traffic there runs in one big loop, so the trucks never had to back up. U.S. rail yards are less forgiving. Venti says a Class I intermodal railroad plans to run more than 130 Venti trucks across eight sites by …
Azerbaijan offers a striking blend of ancient history, modern architecture and extraordinary natural landscapes. Its capital, Baku, sits on the shores of the Caspian Sea, where historic streets and centuries-old landmarks stand alongside cutting-edge architecture.
Amazon reported record operating profitability in the third quarter on Thursday after the market closed, as the e-commerce giant continued expanding its delivery network and robotics investments amid higher transportation costs. CEO Andy Jassy said investments in same-day fulfillment facilities and ultra-fast delivery…
FedEx Corp. delivered strong third quarter results driven by higher volumes and pricing for premium B2B and B2C shipping services, but bullishness for peak holiday season demand was tempered by expectations for lower domestic margins amid a rise in transitory labor and outsourced trucking costs that likely will spill …
Nine men allegedly connected to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel have been arrested in Southern California following a yearlong investigation into an organized cargo theft operation that targeted BNSF Railway trains and resulted in millions of dollars in stolen merchandise , authorities said. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’…
Trailer Bridge has named Charles Gittens its next chief executive officer, effective Nov. 2, as the carrier continues investing in its ocean transportation operations and Puerto Rico service . The Jacksonville -based company announced the appointment Oct. 26. Gittens succeeds Mitch Luciano, who left the company Oct. 1…
A fictitious warehouse pickup involving approximately $500,000 in SIG Sauer products led to two arrests in Southern California. The shipment contained firearm parts and accessories from SIG Sauer, a major manufacturer supplying civilian, law enforcement and military markets. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department det…
CPKC reported stronger third-quarter operating income Wednesday, on record revenue and higher volumes. “Against a pretty dynamic backdrop , I’m pleased with what the team has delivered,” Chief Executive Keith Creel said on an earnings call after the close of markets.“We handled 6% more volume while continuing to impro…
TURKEY: Infrastructure investment agency AYGM has called tenders for the modernisation, resignalling and electrification of the 825 km double-track main line between Divriği and the border with Georgia. This constitutes the eastern half of Turkey’s section of the Middle Corridor. Work on upgrading and electrifying the…
Aurora Innovation signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding Monday under which Charger Logistics intends to buy up to 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks, with deliveries over 2027 and 2028. The deal builds on a contract Charger signed in July to start driverless hauls between Dallas and Laredo, Texas. Under a fina…
Larry Cothran did not set out to become what he now calls the number one trucking content creator in the world, he set out to post one video a day and then simply refused to stop, and that stubborn daily discipline, showing up on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube every single day for more than three years without missi…