This year saw multiple transport milestones: from the world’s first electronic freight trucks, to fully solar-powered trains, to landmark decisions…
China outlines vision for future transport model
BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) — China has outlined its vision of a strong, modern transport network, with “Chinese characteristics.” At…
World’s largest-ever vessel is set to sail in 2018
in International Shipping News 29/12/2017 The world’s largest vessel, Shell’s recently delivered floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel, was completed after five…
Shanghai port handling capacity breaks record
The annual handling capacity of Shanghai Port surpassed 40 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) on Friday, breaking an existing world…
Trump Blocked a $13 Billion Railway Plan
So much for all that stuff about rebuilding the infrastructure. Getty BY GABRIELLE BRUNEY JAN 1, 2018 960 The Trump administration…
Greek Shipper Bets $1 Billion on Fuel Rule Upending World Trade
Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. A Greek shipowner is predicting new rules for marine fuel will put thousands of the…
Snow in Europe triggers transport chaos
Image copyrightAFPImage captionA traffic jam near Mülheim – one of many in snow-bound Germany Heavy snow blanketing northern Europe has…
World’s steepest funicular rail line to open in Switzerland
Schwyz-Stoos funicular, hailed as triumph of engineering, goes into service on Sunday The Schwyz-Stoos funicular in the Alpine resort of…
Curious City: The team that keep New Zealand’s traffic moving
“You don’t walk in the door knowing you’re going to have a relaxing day. Every day brings you something you…
Another Manawatu Gorge decision delay blow to transport operators and business
The NZ Transport Agency had suggested it would make a decision by the middle of this month, but now says…