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Domestic News

Grain Groups in Canada Want Assurances for Rail Option

Canadian grain groups are taking a fresh look at pressing government officials to enact legislation that would address how the country can continue shipping grain and grain products in the event of a strike or other work stoppage.

Nearly One-Third of States Oppose Trump’s LNG-by-Rail Rules

Attorneys general from 15 states are opposing plans by the Trump administration to allow liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments by rail because of the danger of explosions and fires, Kalllanish Energy reports.

Amazon’s Van-Buying Spree Delivers a Gift to Auto Industry

The Amazon.com Inc. vans parked outside apartment buildings and along suburban cul de sacs weren’t just bearing gifts to online shoppers this holiday season. The e-commerce giant’s home-delivery push has been a boon to automakers, too.

Halliburton Takes $2.2 Billion Charge on Shale Slump

U.S. oilfield services firm Halliburton Co. on Tuesday disclosed a $2.2 billion charge to earnings as weakening North American shale activity continued to hit the industry.

International News

Road and Combined Transport at Odds Over EU Legislation

The combined transport sector is up in arms about a proposed adjustment to regulation concerning road haulage in the EU. The proposal could severely impact existing combined Transport services, as it compromises its position towards the road sector, a direct competitor.

New Route on Middle Corridor China to Europe

The Middle Corridor between China and Europe will have a new multimodal route. It will run via Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan instead of Kazakhstan. After crossing the Caspian Sea with a ferry, the new service will use the Baku – Tbilisi – Kars railway in the Caucasian region and the Marmaray Tunnel in Turkey. The first container train between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan is expected to be tested in the first quarter of this year.

PKP Cargo got 20 Vectron Multisystem Locomotives

Siemens Mobility has delivered two Vectron multisystem locomotives to PKP Cargo. Thus, the German manufacturer finalised the 20-vehicle order of the Polish rail freight operator. The multisystem locomotives help PKP Cargo strengthening its presence on the Three Seas Corridor that connects the Baltic, Adriatic and Black seas.