News•Feb 23, 2026
Italy Braces for Nationwide Rail Strike in Final Weekend of February
Italy is preparing for a 24‑hour nationwide rail strike from Friday night to Saturday. The walkout follows a Thursday aviation strike that was postponed to avoid clashing with the Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics. Unions cite poor working conditions, safety concerns, and pay disputes, targeting crews across FS Italiane, Trenitalia, RFI, Trenord and Italo. Operators will maintain a limited set of guaranteed services, but most passengers should expect cancellations and timetable disruptions.
By RailTech.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
Clark: Managing Third- and Fourth-Party Cyber Risk in Trucking Operations
Third‑party vendors are now a primary attack vector for trucking firms, with 35.5% of all data breaches in 2024 traced to external partners—a 6.5% rise year‑over‑year. The report also notes that 4.5% of breaches originated from fourth‑party suppliers, highlighting deep...
By FleetOwner
News•Feb 23, 2026
Advice on Index-Linked Contracts in Ocean Container Shipping and Why You Need Xeneta – Geography and Data Granularity
The blog explains that successful ocean container index‑linked contracts require an index that mirrors the specific trade lanes and geographic scope of a shipper’s routes. Using a mismatched index, such as a Shanghai export benchmark for India‑to‑Europe shipments, can lead...
By Xeneta Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
EU: ‘TRIPP Could Be 25% Faster than BTK’ and Help Secure Raw Materials
An EU report says the proposed Trans‑Caucasus Railway (TRIPP) corridor through southern Armenia could be up to 25 % faster than the existing Baku‑Tbilisi‑Kars (BTK) line. The project would create a US‑backed, long‑term lease railway linking Azerbaijan and its Nakhchivan exclave...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
Uganda to Link New Railway Line to Tanzania, Opening up New Export Route
Uganda announced plans to connect its new standard gauge railway to Tanzania’s under‑construction rail network. The line would run from the Tanzania border through southwestern Uganda to Mpondwe on the DRC frontier, linking mineral‑rich regions to the port of Dar...
By The East African
News•Feb 23, 2026
Supply Chain Disruption Cost Firms Us$1 Million per Year
DP World’s latest report shows that 38 % of North American cargo owners lose at least $1 million each year due to supply‑chain disruptions, with half experiencing more than a month of downtime in severe years. While 71 % report rising customer complaints,...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 23, 2026
Airfreight Faces a Pivotal Reset
The airfreight sector spent 2025 reacting to a cascade of regulatory mandates, tariff uncertainty, rising cargo theft, and airport congestion. Forwarders faced uneven demand and shifting freighter networks, making operational agility the year’s defining trait. Expanded Air Cargo Advance Screening...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 23, 2026
Kuala Lumpur’s Cargo Ambition
Kuala Lumpur is accelerating its ambition to become a regional air‑cargo hub through a partnership between MMAG Aviation Consortium and digital‑logistics firm BluOrbit. The alliance blends MMAG’s ground‑handling and terminal assets with BluOrbit’s real‑time tracking, automated documentation and route‑optimisation platform,...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 23, 2026
Air Cargo Belgium Drives E-Commerce Growth
Air Cargo Belgium is cementing Belgium’s role as Europe’s e‑commerce gateway, processing over one billion parcel declarations in 2024 and aiming for 1.5 billion by the end of 2025. The organization relies on AI, data‑driven practices and digital pilots to streamline...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 23, 2026
Seattle-Tacoma and the Pacific Pivot
Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport (SEA) logged a record‑high 460,062 metric tonnes of cargo in 2024, a 10.3% year‑over‑year increase. The surge is powered by high‑value aerospace, electronics and tech exports that command premium freight rates, as well as robust domestic e‑commerce...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 23, 2026
UK Drone Rules Risk Splintering Sector and Stalling Innovation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority plans to enforce new drone rules from January 2026, requiring a UKCA conformity mark and conspicuity devices on drones as light as 100 g. Industry leaders warn that the lack of a transition period and the...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 23, 2026
Air Cargo Looks to South America
Air cargo stakeholders are turning to South America as a growth market, highlighted by IATA’s decision to host the 2026 World Cargo Symposium in Lima, Peru. The region’s surge in perishable and high‑value shipments is prompting carriers and forwarders to...
By Air Cargo Week
News•Feb 23, 2026
CMA CGM Renews ULD Agreement with Jettainer
CMA CGM Air Cargo has signed a long‑term extension of its unit load device (ULD) partnership with Jettainer, the Lufthansa Cargo‑owned ULD solutions provider. The agreement gives CMA CGM access to Jettainer’s network of more than 100,000 ULDs across 500 global...
By Air Cargo News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Trenitalia to Purchase 74 Additional Frecciarossa 1000 High-Speed Trains
Trenitalia announced a €2 billion high‑speed expansion, adding 74 Frecciarossa 1000 trains by the end of the decade. The new units will increase frequency on Italy’s busiest corridors and support cross‑border services. Simultaneously, the company is renewing its regional fleet, aiming for...
By Railway-News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Eurogate and Embotech Launch Second Autonomous Terminal Tractor Pilot in Hamburg
Eurogate and Embotech have launched a second autonomous terminal tractor pilot at the Hamburg marine terminal, moving containers between the railway and quay. The six‑month trial shifts focus from technical feasibility, proven in Wilhelmshaven, to operational performance metrics such as...
By Autonomous Vehicle International
News•Feb 23, 2026
How Is Georgian Rail Freight Adapting to the Current Geopolitical Landscape?
Georgia’s rail freight accounts for about 10‑12% of national cargo volume but roughly 30% of transit flows, underscoring its strategic role in Eurasian connectivity. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, rail volumes surged 22% in 2022 and turnover jumped...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
Qualcomm–Tata Tie-Up for Automotive Module Manufacturing
Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have signed a partnership to produce Qualcomm Automotive Modules at Tata's new semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Assam, India. The $3 bn greenfield plant will integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis system‑on‑chips into ready‑to‑deploy automotive modules...
By Just Auto
News•Feb 23, 2026
Mencía Bobo: From Financier To Trusted Trade Advisor
Santander has rolled out Invensa, an inventory‑finance solution that lets the bank hold physical stock for clients, easing balance‑sheet constraints amid volatile supply chains. The bank also introduced Navigator Global, a platform that blends financing with market intelligence to act...
By Global Finance Magazine
News•Feb 23, 2026
Trade Union: “The Last Word Has Not yet Been Spoken” On DB Cargo Layoffs
DB Cargo, Deutsche Bahn’s freight subsidiary, will cut 6,200 jobs – about half its staff – as part of a restructuring aimed at profitability by the end of 2026. The plan, led by CEO Bernhard Osburg, targets the single‑wagonload segment,...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
Bentley Commits to Use 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Car Airfreight
Bentley Motors announced it will use 100 % sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for every customer car air‑freight shipment worldwide, effective immediately. The move is part of the brand’s “Beyond100+” sustainability programme, which targets full carbon‑neutrality by 2030 and a shift to...
By ESG Today
News•Feb 23, 2026
VTG Gets Ready for Another Rail Highway in Spain
VTG is preparing to launch a new rail‑highway service linking the port of Huelva with Córdoba, using its T4000 wagons and the r2L loading system developed with Vega. The route will be operated by AthosRail and will carry semi‑trailers supplied...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
Rail Ambition Drives Freight Growth in Egypt
Egypt is launching a high‑speed electric rail network to transform its freight logistics, linking industrial zones, agricultural hubs and seaports across a 2,000‑kilometre corridor that will later extend to 2,250 km. The system aims to lift annual rail freight volumes from...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
UNSW Sydney Researchers Target Cleaner Manufacturing with Waste-to-Fertiliser Breakthrough
UNSW Sydney researchers have developed a copper‑cobalt catalyst that electrochemically combines carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollutants to produce urea using renewable electricity. The method sidesteps the high‑temperature, high‑pressure, fossil‑fuel processes that dominate today’s fertilizer industry. Laboratory tests show higher selectivity...
By Australian Manufacturing
News•Feb 23, 2026
Queensland Gov’t Trade Mission Targets Manufacturing and Resources Growth in East Asia
The Queensland Government announced a trade mission to South Korea and Japan, led by Minister Dale Last, to boost investment in the state’s mining, critical‑minerals and manufacturing sectors. The delegation will promote coal, gas, and the revived Queensland Train Manufacturing...
By Australian Manufacturing
News•Feb 23, 2026
Trade Data Gaps Between China and Central Asian States Point to Pervasive Smuggling
A joint review of Chinese, Kazakh and Kyrgyz customs data reveals massive discrepancies in reported trade values, with China claiming $48.7 billion in exports to Kazakhstan and $27.2 billion to Kyrgyzstan in 2025, while the two neighbours report only $34.1 billion and $5 billion...
By Eurasianet
News•Feb 23, 2026
Forward Air Corp (Delaware) (FWRD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Forward Air Corp reported full‑year 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $293 million, a $40 million increase year‑over‑year, while consolidated EBITDA held steady at $307 million. The OmniLogistics segment nearly doubled its EBITDA to $124 million, boosting its margin by 360 basis points, and Expedited Freight...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 21, 2026
US: Landmark Supreme Court Decision Holds IEEPA Tariffs Invalid
On February 20, 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating the IEEPA tariffs enacted by President Trump. The majority applied the major questions...
By International Trade Compliance Update (Baker McKenzie)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Qatar Airways Cargo Launches Paperless Ramp Solution
Qatar Airways Cargo has unveiled its Ramp Digitalisation Programme, introducing the Ramp Offload and Load Supervision (ROLS) platform to replace paper‑based loading instructions. The digital tool provides real‑time loading confirmations, QR‑code scanning, and 100% ULD verification, streamlining offload and load...
By Aviation Business News – Cargo
News•Feb 20, 2026
Pennsylvania PUC To Update Railroad Safety Regulations
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted unanimously to begin rule‑making that will modernize the state’s railroad safety regulations, the first overhaul since 2013. The motion, prompted by the three‑year anniversary of the East Palestine derailment, calls for updates to wayside...
By Railway Track & Structures (RT&S)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Rail Baltica Launches Market Consultation for Electrification Design Expertise
Rail Baltica’s RB Rail AS has launched a market consultation ahead of an open procurement for independent technical review and validation of its electrification system design. The contract will support detailed design work in Latvia and Lithuania, ensuring compliance and...
By Global Railway Review
News•Feb 20, 2026
Bulgaria to Refurbish Four Intermodal Port Terminals
The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport has earmarked €7 million to refurbish four intermodal terminals across Varna and Burgas, restoring rail links and installing new handling equipment such as a mobile crane and a charging station. The upgrades target Varna‑West, PCHMV‑Varna, Dolno Ezerovo...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 20, 2026
France Launches Tender for 300 Double-Deck EMUs
SNCF Voyageurs and Île‑de‑France Mobilités have issued a joint tender for more than 300 Z2N NG double‑deck EMUs under a framework worth over €8 billion. The 23‑year agreement, running to December 2052, includes a firm order for 52 trains valued at €1.5 billion and optional tranches...
By Railway Pro
News•Feb 20, 2026
LTG Infra CEO: ‘Keeping the Green Course Is More Important than Ever’
Lithuania’s railway electrification will rise from 8% to 28% by year‑end, driven by the Vilnius‑Klaipėda line upgrade and the introduction of the Baltic region’s first battery‑train charging station. CEO Vytis Žalimas highlighted that Rail Baltica will push electrification to 38%,...
By RailTech.com
News•Feb 20, 2026
Rail Freight Terminal Project for Rungis International Market Hits the Buffers
A 36‑million‑euro rail freight terminal intended for Paris’s Rungis International Market has been abandoned after Rail Logistics Europe, the parent of the planned operator VIIA, withdrew its involvement. The decision, made last year but only disclosed following a media inquiry,...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 20, 2026
HS2 and Rail Freight in UK Future
Tunnelling work on HS2’s Old Oak Common‑to‑Euston section has resumed, marking the first major construction activity after years of cost overruns and political uncertainty. The project will install 48,294 concrete ring segments and extract more than 1.5 million tonnes of spoil,...
By RailFreight.com
News•Feb 20, 2026
Sweden Awards Contracts for the Ostlänken High-Speed Line
Sweden’s transport authority Trafikverket has awarded two design‑and‑build contracts for the Ostlänken high‑speed railway, covering 60 km of the 160 km line between Järna and Skavsta. Hochtief Infrastructure will construct the Vagnhärad section while Bouygues Travaux Publics will handle the Skavsta segment,...
By Railway Pro
News•Feb 20, 2026
Additive Manufacturing Set to Drive $110B Market by 2034, Reports AM Research
Additive manufacturing is projected to generate $110 billion in market impact by 2034, up from $24.5 billion in 2025, according to AM Research. The forecast draws on more than ten years of historical data and covers metal and polymer parts across eight...
By Australian Manufacturing
News•Feb 20, 2026
Who Is Your Best Supplier?
The article argues that many procurement teams lack the data needed to identify their best suppliers, despite the strategic importance of supplier performance. It proposes a three‑step framework—clear KPIs, right data sources, and business‑intelligence tooling—to modernize supplier evaluation. By centralizing...
By Supply Chain Game Changer – Procurement
News•Feb 19, 2026
Job Searching in 2026 Is Tough. Here’s How to Cut Through the Noise.
In 2026, supply chain leaders are scrambling to fill niche, tech‑driven roles as digitalization accelerates. AI‑powered job‑search tools have become indispensable, offering resume optimization and targeted outreach, but misuse can hurt candidacy. The article advises job seekers on leveraging AI...
By Argentus – Supply Chain Insights
News•Feb 19, 2026
Scaling Warehouse Operations Through 3PL Outsourcing Models
Third‑party logistics (3PL) outsourcing is emerging as the preferred model for scaling warehouse operations amid surging freight volumes driven by e‑commerce. Purpose‑built 3PL facilities combine high‑speed infrastructure, real‑time inventory technology, and trained staff to keep inventory moving efficiently. Flexible capacity...
By Shipping and Freight Resource
News•Feb 19, 2026
YARDS Project Will Restore Railroad Yards in Four States
The Yard Area Rail Decongestion and Safety (YARDS) project will rehabilitate rail yards on five lines across four states, consolidating them under OmniTRAX Holdings. The $51.194 million effort is funded primarily by a $40.955 million CRISI grant, supplemented by a $10.239 million local...
By Railway Track & Structures (RT&S)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Network Rail Completes £4m Infrastructure Upgrades on Inverclyde Line
Network Rail has finished a £4 million upgrade programme on Scotland’s Inverclyde line, reinforcing bridges, retaining walls and platform structures. The eight‑day, two‑weekend engineering effort replaced the River Gryffe bridge deck and repaired steel components at multiple sites. Modern, durable materials...
By Global Railway Review
News•Feb 19, 2026
DHL Group Invests €2bn in Healthcare Logistics Push
DHL Group announced a €2 billion strategic investment to expand its Life Sciences & Healthcare air‑freight cold‑chain network. The rollout adds more than 30 GDP‑compliant aviation hubs and a dedicated Boeing 777F route between Brussels and Cincinnati, linking Europe’s life‑science cluster...
By Aviation Business News – Cargo
News•Feb 18, 2026
GTR Africa 2026 Is Back in Cape Town for Its 20th Year – Get Your Tickets Soon
GTR Africa, the premier trade, supply chain, infrastructure and commodity finance conference, returns to Cape Town for its 20th edition on 12‑13 March 2026. The event, hosted at CTICC 2, follows a record 2025 attendance of over 700 delegates and will...
By Shipping and Freight Resource
News•Feb 18, 2026
UP Rail Gang 9001 Completes Rail Replacement Project in Arizona
Union Pacific’s Engineering Rail Gang 9001 finished an eight‑mile rail‑replacement project in Arizona in just 16 days, showcasing the speed of the Class I’s $3.3 billion 2026 infrastructure program. The crew deployed 24 pieces of heavy equipment and employed a rail‑heating technique to...
By Railway Track & Structures (RT&S)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Wedimuller Striping & Crimping Tools From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has expanded its catalog with Weidmuller stripping, cutting and crimping tools, including the all‑in‑one STRIPAX PLUS 2.5 that merges cutting, stripping and ferrule crimping. The tools feature automatic ferrule feeding, adjustable stops, replaceable blades and specialty screwdrivers for tight‑space...
By AutomationDirect – The Automation Blog
News•Feb 18, 2026
British Steel Launches Round the Clock Production for Türkiye High Speed Rail Deal
British Steel has landed an eight‑figure contract to supply 36,000 tonnes of 60E2 rail for Turkey’s new 599‑km Ankara‑İzmir high‑speed line. The order, backed by UK Export Finance, triggers 24/7 production at the Scunthorpe plant for the first time in...
By Global Railway Review
News•Feb 18, 2026
The Biggest Supply Chain Risks of 2026 (and How to Navigate Them)
2026 opens with heightened supply‑chain volatility as markets grapple with tight capacity, an early Chinese New Year, and the Red Sea’s tentative reopening. Geopolitical fragmentation, lingering trade‑policy uncertainty and economic instability force shippers to rethink tender timing and rate‑locking strategies....
By Xeneta Blog
News•Feb 17, 2026
Knorr Bremse Accelerates AI Transformation Through Strategic AWS Partnership
Knorr Bremse has entered a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services to fast‑track its AI transformation, leveraging AWS cloud and AI services to modernise technology, processes and organisational structures. The collaboration introduces an AI operating model, autonomous industrial solutions and a...
By Global Railway Review
News•Feb 17, 2026
Hitachi Rail Commissions Digital Interlocking on Norway’s Dovre Line
Hitachi Rail and Bane NOR have commissioned a Hitachi L90‑5 electronic interlocking at the Hove stabling facility on Norway’s Dovre Line near Lillehammer. The system digitises points, signals and level crossings, replacing legacy hardware to improve operational reliability and increase passenger‑service...
By Global Railway Review