In the first six months of 2025, air cargo volumes in Europe grew by 0.6% year-on-year, exceeding 2019 figures by more than 10.4%. However, a decline of 8.4% was recorded in June, and growth in the second quarter was only 0.1%.
Rhenus Group has announced the appointment of three new executives who will play a key role in the next phase of growth and business integration. The decisions are related to the transformation of the Air & Ocean division, aimed at adapting to the changing market environment and strengthening customer solutions in key regions.
In Duisburg, Solarport Duisburg, a joint venture between Duisport and Stadtwerke Duisburg, is implementing two major solar power projects. A new logistics site with a 1.65 MW installation will be built on Mercator Island by 2026, while a further 1.04 MW system will be installed in an existing warehouse in the Rheinhausen area (Logport I). Both projects have already been awarded contracts in the latest tender of the German Federal Grid Agency.
On August 1, 2025, in Beijing, a KTZ Express delegation headed by General Director D. M. Kozhakhmetov held a working meeting with the management of China Railway Container Transport Co., Ltd. (CRCT). The meeting was attended by General Director Zhong Cheng, Deputy General Directors Wang Dezhan and Zhang Dongliang, as well as customer service and special projects specialists from CRCT.
The container turnover of the Baku port for January-July 2025 reached a record high of 60,429 TEU, which is 54.2% higher than the figure for the same period in 2024 (39,184 TEU). The growth reflects the active development of the port and the increase in its transit capabilities.
Maersk has announced temporary changes to its sea and land services in Europe. As part of the AE11 service, the company’s vessels will call Vado Ligure instead of Genoa in August and September to minimize delays and maintain the regularity of the schedule. At the same time, the operator is launching a new CAX service, which will connect Antwerp with the port of Manzanillo in Panama. The first voyage on this route will be performed by Maersk Monte Alto on September 29, 2025.
On August 1, Switzerland’s national holiday, Swiss WorldCargo officially became a member of the joint business agreement launched by Lufthansa Cargo and United Cargo in 2022. The partnership brings together the transatlantic cargo networks of the three carriers, enabling them to align schedules, standardize handling processes, and jointly manage cargo capacity.
The Odesa branch of the State Enterprise “Administration of Sea Ports of Ukraine” has announced an open tender for the execution of construction works on the modernization of berth No. 7 of the Odesa Sea Port. The cost of the project is estimated at more than UAH 539 million, and the reconstruction is planned to be completed by December 31, 2027.
The Port of Klaipeda has launched one of the largest projects in its history – the development of the southern part of the water area. Technical designers are already working on engineering solutions for an area of 100 hectares, and a construction permit is expected to be received by the end of the year. The port has officially opened the acceptance of expressions of interest from local and international terminal operators, industrial developers and investors, outlining the expected commercial framework and PPP model. “The southern development is an important step for the port and the whole of Lithuania: it means new jobs, additional income and growing interest from investors. The preparation of technical design is a key and complex stage that requires comprehensive solutions and coordination of interests of many parties, for which we are fully prepared,” said Algis Latakas, CEO of the Klaipeda Port Authority.
Rijeka Gateway has received its first test freight train as part of the terminal’s operational trials.
