Rail

Peel Ports Group welcomes proposed rail transformation

Peel Ports Group strongly welcomes the proposal launched today from the Liverpool–Manchester Railway (LMR) Board, highlighting the critical importance of rail freight in driving sustainable economic growth across the North and beyond.

With freight volumes forecast to rise significantly by 2050, the LMR proposals offer a timely and practical solution to easing road congestion, cutting emissions and enhancing the resilience of national supply chains.

The enhanced east–west connectivity outlined in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/15/peel-ports-group-welcomes-proposed-rail-transformation/

UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment

Pictured  above on the viewing deck of the BT Tower at the launch of the new cargo community advisory body are (left to right) Nick Weaver, Head of BT CCS-UK (Cargo Community Systems) & BT Air Logistics; Steve Parker, BIFA director general, James Golding, head of cargo and airline partnerships at Heathrow Airport and Andy Cooke, BIFA external affairs consultant.

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a cargo community advisory body, which will undertake a lot of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/uk-freight-association-launches-new-advisory-body-to-focus-on-heathrow-cargo-redevelopment/

Joint Statement on Combined Transport

The signatories of this Statement representing the railway, inland waterway, maritime and intermodal sectors, welcome the Political Agenda presented by the Commission’s President and translated into the mission letters of the College of Commissioners. We particularly welcome the need to enhance Europe’s competitiveness through a clean industry and through strengthening the single market, while pursuing the objectives and goals set in place to promote increased energy efficiency and lower...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/joint-statement-on-combined-transport/

ESPO Conference 2025 – Thessaloniki, 8 & 9 May: let’s break out!

On 8 and 9 May, the European port community will gather in Thessaloniki for the 21st annual conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation. As always, the event will feature an impressive lineup of key speakers and experts, while also giving an amazing opportunity for the port community and its stakeholders to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships.

ESPO Conferences aim at stimulating discussion and exchanges with and between port professionals and bring everyone to the podium....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/02/espo-conference-2025-thessaloniki-8-9-may-lets-break-out/

Multimodal 2025 to feature dedicated AI clinicas industry adoption accelerates

As global trade enters what the Economist describes as a “new era of globalisation,” artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as the crucial technology which will enable supply chain resilience amid increasing geopolitical volatility. With 31% of businesses currently adjusting supply chain networks and strategies, AI adoption is no longer optional for logistics providers seeking competitive advantage.

Multimodal 2025, the UK’s premier logistics and supply chain event taking place from...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/31/multimodal-2025-to-feature-dedicated-ai-clinicas-industry-adoption-accelerates/

Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas on current International burning issues

Christina Tsorba

In 15 minutes at lunch break, Christina Tsorba put forward questions of paramount importance to allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas:

  • The tragic train accident two years ago in central Greece where 57 people lost their lives with incalculable repercussions to all.
  • The new World order following Donald Trump’s return to the White House and in particular the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Tariffs, the environment – did I hear you say decarbonisation…
  • The importance of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/10/vergina-tvs-christina-tsorba-interviews-john-faraclas-on-current-international-burning-issues/

TRB panel: East Coast ports reaping rewards of investments

WASHINGTON — With recent estimates that the combined U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast has passed the West Coast as the largest destination for U.S. imports, a panel at the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board here suggested that there are plenty of reasons for the shift to continue.

Capital spending by East Coast ports gained praise from panelists, who said the investments have yielded facilities with greater ability to take in the world’s biggest ships. It’s a factor in the change...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trb-panel-east-coast-ports-reaping-rewards-of-investments

Rail Roundup: Patriot makes Louisiana purchase; BNSF joins Midwest hydrogen project

Patriot Rail completes acquisition of Louisiana short line

Jacksonville, Florida-based Patriot Rail has completed its acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad (DSRR), which operates two line segments in Louisiana.

DSRR operates over 40 miles of track between two lines and it serves two port facilities on the Mississippi River, Lake Providence Port and Madison Parish Port. The short-line operator first announced plans to acquire DSRR in September.

DSRR interchanges with Kansas City Southern and Union...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rail-roundup-patriot-makes-louisiana-purchase-bnsf-joins-midwest-hydrogen-project

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