DHL’s cargo tram service in German city gets scrapped
The city of Schwerin, in northeastern Germany, had been experimenting with an urban concept of rail freight by having parcels delivered by trams. After a…
Dozens of parties reportedly interested in buying DB Schenker
Roughly 25 parties have submitted their names for the takeover of DB Schenker to the international banking consortium that is supervising the sale of the…
DHL paper advocates modal shift to rail
DHL has published a report that advocates the shift of express traffic from road to rail. The report has already highlighted the desirability of the…
Global courier DHL says rail is the freight mode of the future
Undoubtedly known for their delivery trucks offering a parked on the pavement to your door service, the global express logistics carrier DHL says the future…
Logistics courier concedes road-rail conflict model is outdated
Global courier company DHL has recognised the value of rail freight as part of the overall logistics chain. However, their latest study emphasises conflict, not…
Another cargo tram in Germany to change the way mail is delivered
In the German city of Schwerin, Deutsche Post DHL has started using customised trams for the distribution of parcels. With electric trucks and bikes doing…
DHL shifts from road to rail in northern Italy
After Honda and Stellantis shifted to rail for their transportation services in Italy, DHL is joining as well, signaling how big companies are willing to…
Will Orion be the first star in a constellation of new carriers
The light logistics sector is rife with speculation that a raft of projects are on the brink of entering into revenue earning service. The chatter…
‘Poland needs government intervention to resolve congestion’
“The Belt and Road Initiative is about politics. If Poland wants to further consolidate its position on the New Silk Road, it needs government intervention…
Fastest route on New Silk Road gets new departure
The fastest railway link between China and Germany is about to have an additional departure. From July onwards, the Xi’an-Neuss Express will see two trains…
DHL offers eastbound railway service Duisburg-Chengdu
DHL Global Forwarding is offering a new weekly rail connection for small volumes between Duisburg and Chengdu in China. It is the first eastbound rail…