Global Rail Cargo Insights: Key Developments and Trends
Pesa showcased its innovative SM42-6Dn hydrogen shunting locomotive at various freight locations in Sweden this past May, collaborating wiht Hankavik and Väte Rail. Jan Bończyk, the Director of sales for Foreign Railway Markets at Pesa, remarked on the swift adaptability of Swedish railways to emerging trends. “This is a promising market for us,” he noted. Väte aims to roll out hydrogen shunting locomotives by 2028, while pesa is also developing another hydrogen locomotive model along with a hydrogen-electric passenger vehicle.
Kazakhstan’s railway operator, KTZ, has successfully certified its first CKD6S shunting locomotive from a batch of 62 being supplied by CRRC Ziyang. The remaining units are set to arrive by mid-2026 and will be stationed in Karaganda and Pavlodar,where service centers will be established alongside the manufacturer’s support.
The International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR), has released a position paper advocating for the complete adoption of the ‘Rotterdam Clause’ within the European Commission’s TSI Telematics Submission proposal for Freight. UIRR emphasizes that sharing essential data should facilitate planning and tracking without facing administrative or legal hurdles. Tho, they argue against making all data publicly available as it could compromise business confidentiality and competitive integrity within intermodal freight operations.
KiwiRail, New Zealand’s rail operator, announced that its Cook Strait ferry service featuring the vessel Aratere will cease operations by August 30 at the latest. New ferries are expected to join their fleet in 2029. duncan Roy,Interislander Executive General Manager stated on May 19 that they have engaged with customers to finalize a new two-ferry schedule alongside an updated rail timetable during this transition phase.
A recent delivery from Laaers marked an important milestone as it became Ermewa’s landmark 50,000th wagon in their leasing fleet. With over 120 types of wagons available, Ermewa has successfully reduced their average wagon age significantly over five years—by about five to seven years depending on type. Managing Director Peter reinshagen emphasized that future freight transport hinges on efficient wagon solutions tailored to evolving customer needs.
Maritime Transport, partnering withGB Railfreight , launched two new intermodal rail services linking DP World London Gateway with inland terminals like Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. John Bailey from Maritime Transport highlighted how London Gateway is experiencing robust growth in container traffic due to its strategic role within Gemini Cooperation’s Asia-Europe network coupled with significant expansion plans aimed at solidifying its status as one of Britain’s top deep-sea ports. These fresh rail services aim not only to accommodate this growth but also promote a shift towards more sustainable transportation methods across UK supply chains; routes under consideration include Felixstowe-Manchester and Southampton-SEGO Logistics Park near Northampton.
TheAustralasian Railway Association has recently appointed Roz Chivers as Rail Freight Policy Manager aimed at enhancing advocacy efforts within rail freight sectors; she joins Georgia Nichols who oversees Rail Freight & Heavy Haul initiatives after previously leading Australia’s Bus Industry Confederation.
pinsly Railroad Co has named Arthur Chandler vice-President of Engineering where he’ll manage annual capital expenditures while spearheading projects across Pinsly engineering teams; Chandler brings two decades worth experience having worked extensively both CSX & Genesee & Wyoming . div >
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