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In the first nine months of 2025, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges handled 202.6 million tonnes of seaborne cargo, a 3.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. Dry and liquid bulk cargo accounted for the main decline (-12.8%), while total cargo throughput, including containers, RoRo, and general cargo, increased by 1.3%. After a robust first half of the year, container volumes began to decline in August due to the end of the transition period for old shipping alliances. Nevertheless, container traffic demonstrated moderate growth over the first nine months: tonnage increased by 1.1%, and TEU by 1.6%.

Kuehne+Nagel announced the launch of a new cost reduction program of over CHF 200 million per year. These measures are aimed at improving the company’s operational efficiency amid excess capacity and margin pressure. These savings will be achieved through process optimization, automation, and expanded use of shared service centers.

DP World is investing £170 million in state-of-the-art container handling technology at its London Gateway logistics hub. The project will be a key step in the digitalization and automation of port operations, delivering significant efficiency and environmental benefits to the terminal.

Northrail has founded a new subsidiary, Northrail Polska Sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw, as part of its strategy to expand its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe.

In September, FS Logistix took over the Antwerp-Milan rail route, previously operated by Lineas. The new service operates five times a week and reduces road transport by approximately 13,000 trucks per year, reducing road congestion and CO₂ emissions.