DB Cargo has identified carbon capture and storage (CCS) logistics as a potential new growth market, with a feasibility study indicating that a new CO₂ rail transport chain through Germany’s North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven could support 11 trains per day in each direction by 2030. The study, conducted byContinue Reading
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has identified the proposed Blue Downs Rail Link as a priority project as it shifts its focus towards expanding Cape Town’s commuter rail network. The proposed 9.5-kilometre connection will link the existing Khayelitsha and Bellville-Strand rail lines, creating a more direct railContinue Reading
The global rail freight industry continues to strengthen international logistics connectivity through new wagon deliveries, export infrastructure investments, and regional railway cooperation agreements aimed at improving cargo movement efficiency across key markets. In Europe, freight wagon manufacturer Nymwag has delivered 38 Zacns 88 tank wagons to RTI for use byContinue Reading
A major step forward has been taken in the development of the Lobito Corridor railway, a strategic logistics project set to transform bulk cargo movement across Central and Southern Africa. The Africa Finance Corporation and the African Development Bank have each committed $500 million toward the project, while Italy willContinue Reading
The United Arab Emirates is increasingly relying on rail freight to maintain the flow of goods as regional disruptions continue to impact maritime operations. Ongoing tensions linked to the Middle East conflict have placed pressure on key ports, including Jebel Ali Port—the largest ocean cargo hub in the Persian Gulf.Continue Reading
The United States has identified the development of the Lobito Corridor as a priority infrastructure project under its strategic partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning the initiative as a key driver of regional trade and mineral export efficiency. Central to this effort is the proposed concession awardContinue Reading
The government of Mozambique has taken a major step toward transforming its transport infrastructure with the creation of a dedicated office to oversee the development of a long-envisioned North–South railway corridor. The newly established North–South Railway Office (GLNS) will coordinate the planning, financing and implementation of what will become theContinue Reading
Dayton-Phoenix Group (DPG) has successfully completed testing of its VOLT hybrid locomotive solution, designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions across industrial, mining, and bulk-handling rail operations, while extending the life of existing diesel-electric locomotives. VOLT is a retrofit-ready system that integrates with conventional diesel-electric locomotives, supplying supplemental electricContinue Reading
International investment momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to accelerate, with total global financial commitments to the strategic African trade and logistics route now exceeding US$6 billion. The corridor is rapidly emerging as a critical backbone for regional cargo movement, mineral exports, and industrial development across Southern and Central Africa.Continue Reading
The past year marked a decisive, if uneven, shift in South Africa’s freight and logistics sector. Developments at Transnet dominated headlines throughout 2025, signalling both long-awaited reform and the lingering consequences of years of underinvestment during the state capture era. As South Africa enters 2026, the logistics system stands atContinue Reading
