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  • March 13, 2025

HUNGRAIL presented a program for the development of rail freight transportation.

The Hungarian Railway Association HUNGRAIL has presented the VÁGTA programme – an action plan for increasing the economic efficiency and competitiveness of rail freight transport. The document covers eight key areas and more than 40 measures aimed at reducing costs, improving the predictability of services and developing the railway infrastructure. The main goal is to create a reliable and environmentally sustainable alternative for the industrial sector.

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  • March 13, 2025

Xi’an logistics center: one year since opening.

The Kazakhstan-China Logistics Center in Xi’an, opened with the participation of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is demonstrating impressive results a year after its launch. The terminal has become a key hub on the TITR route, ensuring significant growth in rail freight traffic between the two countries.

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  • March 12, 2025

Gebrüder Weiss increased revenue by 10% and expanded its network of logistics centers.

International transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss ended the 2024 financial year with net revenue of €2.71 billion, up 10% compared to 2023 (€2.46 billion). The growth was driven mainly by investments in the transport network, automation and digitalization. In the Air & Sea segment, the company recorded the largest increase in revenue – €939 million (+21%), due to the expansion of the network in the US and Germany, the growth of trans-Pacific trade volumes and the increase in sea freight rates from China to Europe. However, the attacks in the Red Sea forced container ships to bypass Africa via the Cape of Good Hope, which affected logistics times.

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  • March 12, 2025

Container throughput at the Port of Rotterdam has grown for the first time in three years.

In 2024, container throughput at the Port of Rotterdam grew for the first time in three years, increasing by 2.8%. The main drivers were consumer goods and food, for which demand increased significantly. According to Frank van der Laan, Senior Advisor for Business Intelligence at the Port Authority, this growth could continue, especially after the planned capacity expansions are completed. However, he notes that the port remains affected by geopolitical risks.

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  • March 11, 2025

The Port of Liverpool has opened its first deep-water berth in 40 years.

The Port of Liverpool has opened a new deepwater bulk handling berth, the first such facility built in 40 years. It is located at the Alexandra Complex, operated by Peel Ports, and has already received its first vessel, Andesborg. The berth is capable of handling Handymax class vessels, significantly expanding the port’s logistics capabilities.

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  • March 11, 2025

Craiss Austria expands logistics capacity in Ebergassing.

Craiss Generation Logistik Austria GmbH und Co. KG is strengthening its position in the mobility sector by expanding logistics services at its largest site in Ebergassing, Austria. Since its launch in autumn 2024, the company has expanded its cooperation with the leading mobility solutions provider by also taking over the customer’s second business area. The logistics provider has equipped seven warehouses with modern storage technology and is continuing to modernize them, as well as integrating IT systems.