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DB Schenker to invest record amount in locos and freight cars
The firm will concentrate investment freight cars for the coal and steel sector and for the chemicals and automotive industries

US intermodal traffic still on the up
But railcar loads not hitting 2008 levels

Modal share record for rail at Thamesport
Rail movements the highest at London port since 2008

The case for a freight-friendly Channel Tunnel
Under-utilisation is stifling potential for increased rail freight traffic with the continent, claim

The A-Team: Freight-talking
With only 10% of the Channel Tunnel?s capacity for rail freight services being used, will the tunnel ever really work for rail freight? asks Christopher Snelling

Maritime Transport takes on Tilbury rail terminal
New operator plans intermodal and environmental focus

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History catches up with SNCF in California
French rail operator must disclose holocaust role before bidding for new Californian high-speed service

Freightliner and RMT locked in talks over sacked workers
Union ballot returns majority vote for industrial action at Southampton rail freight depot

The A-Team: Rail Freight on Track
Tony Berkelely argues that passenger trains in the UK could be used to carry freight

European road prices on the up
But prices have yet to reach second quarter 2008 levels

The next generation in road transport benchmarking
Operators can compare their performance with that of others, instantly and anonymously

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IFW readers demand fuel duty rebate for UK hauliers
IFW poll result suggests truckers are as essential as buses, trains and aircraft

US truck driver's gun rampage ends with nine dead (video)
Accused of stealing, 34-year-old shoots eight co-workers then turns gun on himself

Greek truckers end strike
Drivers return to work, but promise talks on industry revamp

Eurotunnel sponsors Road Freight Award
Channel Tunnel operator becomes 11th major operator to back industry's premier awards event

Greek PM won't bow to trucker pressure
Strikes won't disrupt haulage liberalisation, says government

Police and truckers clash in Athens demo (video)
Hauliers refuse to end strike over industry reforms

Payback for creditors of collapsed haulier
Asset sale exceeds expectations

Shipping lines accused of stealth charges for 'container damage'
Asian shippers claim they are forced to pay or face delays

More shippers may sue shipping lines
Argos action against Maersk may spark more breach of contract claims

Pirate attacks on the increase in South China Sea
IMB calls on South Asian governments to step up marine protection

Terminals must expand to avoid congestion
Terminals must re-start expansion projects that were axed during the recession or terminal congestion could return

Rates continue to slide as active fleet expands
Analyst says containership fleet has grown by 19% since the start of the year, while rates have started to slide

UK shipping constrained by migration cap
A cap on the total number of Sponsored Skilled General Tier 2 visas has been hitting the industry

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GLD delays launch of new service
Motorway of the sea service will now be launched next week

Battle over the future of Dover port heats up
Dover Harbour Board hits back at union claims that privatisation would be disastrous

CMA CGM returns to profit
But discussions with investors continue as French carrier looks to cover debts

Zim returns to profit
Carrier reduces costs and benefits from a 25% increase in first-half volumes

GAC buys Finnish agent
GAC makes purchase in order to strengthen presence in the Baltic region

New anti-piracy measure to improve seafarer safety
Re-usable device creates a security perimeter around vessels that disables vessel?s propulsion

SNCF gets EC nod for emergency cash to SeaFrance
Money is expected to keep the troubled ferry operator afloat while it is in administration

APM Terminals and Cargo Service combine Danish facilities
Facilities at the port of Aarhus will be joined to provide one berth

Maersk sued by UK retailer
Danish carrier sued for allegedly reneging on container contract

'Recession is over for container industry', declares analyst
Carriers? fear of overcapacity is being replaced by moves to order new vessels

Transatlantic rates set to increase
Carriers say they are determined to push through fourth quarter rate increases

Shipping lines demand cheaper light dues
Lobby group calls for phased reduction in fees for maintenance of UK lighthouses

ELAA to be wound-up
Container line lobby group has reached the end of its useful life, says Chairman

New hope of financial backing for CMA CGM?
Troubled ocean carrier linked with Lebanese and Turkish investment groups

Container vessel charters getting more expensive
Shipowners seek shorter-term deals in the hope of increasing earnings

Cosco Pacific sees profits double
Higher throughput combines with sale of logistics arm to produce record first-half figures

Overcapacity could force transpacific rates down
Forwarders claim lines have failed to impose surcharges as available space increases

Online trade portal business booms
Deals using Inttra online platforms ahead of growth in ocean trade

Business as usual in Thailand
Political violence fails to hold back economic growth in the second quarter

Intermarine's new fleet of heavyweights
Delivery of next-generation multi-purpose heavylift carriers

Ocean container rates still on the decline
Carriers reported to be cutting prices and looking for post-peak season guarantees

OOIL reports half-billion year-on-year boost in profit
Improving supply-demand balance drives resurgance of rates and OOCL parent back into the black

Price war heats up on Dover Strait
Overcapacity fuels falling rates as ferry operators consider their options

TCC goes to LA from Ningbo
Another Chinese port added to Great Dragon service

Mumbai collision a warning to shippers
Make sure you have the right insurance policy, warns lobby group