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The German container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd concluded the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA of $494 million (€422 million); however, its operating performance was negative: EBIT stood at minus $157 million (minus €134 million), and the net loss amounted to $256 million (€219 million). These results were impacted by declining freight rates, as well as severe operational disruptions caused by extreme weather conditions and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

Alstom has entered discussions with potential buyers regarding the sale of its locomotive plant in Kassel, Germany, reports HNA.

According to the publication HNA, Alstom has initiated negotiations with potential buyers regarding the sale of its locomotive manufacturing plant in Kassel, Germany.

According to data from the European Institute of Road Transport (EITD), the European road transport market underwent significant changes in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel prices. Analysts note a substantial increase in activity on the spot market, while transport companies’ search activity began to partially recover following a decline earlier in the year.

The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has signed a contract with Ireland’s national railway operator, Iarnród Éireann, and the state-owned company Translink Northern Ireland Railways, which operates the network in Northern Ireland. Under this agreement, the company enters a new market and will supply eight hybrid trains from its FLIRT family; starting in 2030, these trains will operate on the 180-kilometer intercity cross-border route connecting the capitals of the island’s two regions.

At its Investor Day held at its headquarters in Hedehusene, DSV announced its updated strategic priorities – dubbed “Leverage to Lead” – along with new financial targets extending through 2030. The company aims to solidify its position as a global leader in the logistics industry through sustainable, profitable growth; the active adoption of AI and technology; and the optimization of its network and operations following the completion of the DB Schenker integration. Additional growth is expected to be driven by M&A transactions and organic growth that outpaces the market, leveraging the company’s global network, service capabilities, and strong standing within key industry verticals.

Interporto Bologna SpA has become one of the founding members of a new regional logistics initiative, ROLER (Rete Operatori Logistica Emilia-Romagna), aimed at fostering the development of rail freight transport within the region. The network also includes Dinazzano Po SpA, SAPIR SpA, and Rail Traction Company SpA. The project brings together key intermodal logistics operators and seeks to bolster the role of railways in the region’s freight flows.

The Port of Duisburg (Duisport) has launched a new digital vessel registration system called the River Ports Planning and Information System (RPIS), which enables stakeholders to register more quickly and transparently. The project is being implemented jointly with the operator RheinPorts, making Duisburg the third port – following Basel and Trier – to adopt this technology.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has released its results for the 2025 financial year, reporting group revenue of €3.7 billion, compared to €3.8 billion the previous year. At the same time, the number of shipments rose to approximately 21 million; this indicates volume growth exceeding market levels and an increase in the company’s market share amidst a challenging global economic climate, geopolitical instability, and pressure on logistics margins. The company noted that adapting its cost structure and enhancing efficiency enabled it to improve its equity ratio and strengthen its financial resilience.