ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its logistics network between Europe and Turkey, where the country is becoming a key link in the Middle Corridor connecting Europe, Central Asia, and China. The route provides a stable and faster alternative to sea and air freight, and Turkey serves as a key logistics hub for the Eurasian market.
ZIM shipping line announced the restoration of its LBX service, the only direct container route between Ukraine and Israel. The resumption of the service will be a significant event for the market and will strengthen trade ties between the two countries.
At the 6th meeting of the UNESCAP Working Group on Dry Ports, held in Bangkok, a key decision was made for the development of Kazakhstan’s logistics. International experts recognized the infrastructural significance of the Dostyk Trans Terminal and the GLOBAL CITY trade and logistics complex.
Wizz Air has extended its long-standing partnership with FL Technics, reaffirming the trust and strategic importance of this collaboration. The updated agreement covers line maintenance services at the airline’s fleet bases in Bucharest (OTP) and Cluj-Napoca (CLJ), which are key hubs in its regional network.
Polish intermodal carrier Laude Smart Intermodal has launched a new connection between Turkey and the EU via Ukraine. The first train of 50 specialized Laude containers departed from the port of Chornomorsk on November 5 with the participation of Ukrzaliznytsia, marking the beginning of a regular route from the Izmir region (port of Aliaga) to Poland with a reduced delivery time of 10 days.
The AsstrA Group has strengthened its intermodal services by launching regular services between Poland and key markets in Southern and Western Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The new product combines rail and road transport into a single service, reducing delivery times, costs, and the company’s environmental footprint.
Samskip has launched a new direct shortsea route linking Agadir and Casablanca with ports in the UK and the Netherlands, significantly simplifying the export of Moroccan produce to Europe. Weekly services are designed to transport fresh fruits and vegetables, automotive components, chemicals, and other cargo, with subsequent multimodal connections throughout Europe.
Leading companies and industry associations have joined forces in the Save Combined Transport initiative, declaring the critical state of rail freight transport. The initiative was prompted by an open letter to Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schneider and DB management, which states that disruptions on the railway undermine the foundations of sustainable and efficient logistics and lead to long-term consequences for the economy and climate.
The European Commission announced the signing of agreements for the distribution of Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grants totaling €2.8 billion, allocated in 2025 for the modernization and expansion of the TEN-T network. Funding will be provided for key railway projects in Romania, Ukraine, and Moldova, including the creation of a standard gauge line between Poland and Lviv (€73.5 million), the development of a corridor from the ports of Constanta and Bucharest to Ukraine and Moldova (€45 million), and the modernization and electrification of the Iasi-Ungheni line (€33 million).
Aviator Airport Alliance, the largest independent ground handling provider in Northern Europe and part of the Avia Solutions Group, has signed a multi-year contract with Norwegian for full ground handling services at Helsinki Airport. Aviator Airport Services Finland, a subsidiary, will perform approximately 4,115 services annually: 56 weekly turnarounds in winter and up to 96 in summer, including passenger check-in, ramp services, and de-icing services.
