ARS introduces intermodal shuttle between Opicina, Trieste and Gorizia.
Adriafer Rail Services (ARS) has started operating a new intermodal rail shuttle running weekly on the Opicina – Trieste – Gorizia route.
Kazakhstan announced its priorities for the development of multimodal transportation at the United Territory Community forum in Tashkent.
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Multimodal Transport Forum was held in Tashkent, bringing together representatives of transport agencies from member countries and international organizations. Kazakhstan was represented by Vice Minister Talgat Lastayev, who outlined key areas for the development of multimodal logistics.
RCG launches direct intermodal connection between Budapest and Curtici.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is expanding its TransNET network with a new direct connection between Budapest and Curtici, Romania – two key logistics hubs connecting Western, Central, and Southeastern Europe. The route connects the region’s largest intermodal terminal, BILK, with Romania’s gateway to the Balkans and Turkey.
Kazakhstan is strengthening its position in railway engineering.
Kazakhstan’s railway engineering industry is demonstrating steady growth in 2024–2025, thanks to active government support and major investments. JSC Passenger Transportation (a subsidiary of KTZ) allocated 102.8 billion tenge, raised through the Industrial Development Fund, to purchase 100 new passenger cars. Meanwhile, large-scale localization of production continues in the country: Wabtec has localized 45% of its locomotive production, while Alstom, through its Electrovoz Kurastyru Zauyty joint venture in Astana, is producing key components and creating over 1,000 jobs. A key step was the $1.3 billion framework agreement between KTZ and China’s CRRC, which provides for the construction of service centers and a plant with deep localization.
More than 155 million tons of cargo were transported through the Ukrainian sea corridor.
The Ukrainian maritime corridor continues to operate actively despite constant attacks on its infrastructure. Since its inception, it has handled 155 million tons of cargo, 92 million of which was grain. The country’s ports continue to ensure stable shipments, supporting the uninterrupted operation of export logistics.
Hitachi to modernise key Sofia–Serbia rail link.
Hitachi Rail, in consortium with Bulgarian partner CERB, has been selected by the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) to upgrade the 35-km Voluyak–Dragoman route with ETCS Level 1 and GSM-R signalling technology.
The Akmola branch of the railway exceeded its loading plan for 10 months of 2025.
The Akmola Railway Division demonstrated strong production results for the first ten months of 2025. Against a planned target of 7.4 million tons, actual handling totaled 8.15 million tons, representing 110.1% of the planned volume. This increase reached 748,400 tons, representing a nearly 50%, or 2.7 million tons, increase compared to the same period last year.
HHLA cuts profit forecast amid global economic risks.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) management has revised its annual forecast for fiscal year 2025, citing increased global economic uncertainty, particularly due to US trade policy. The company notes that the external environment has proven less resilient than expected, while ongoing supply chain disruptions and the extensive modernization of Hamburg’s port facilities have impacted profit volumes and growth rates.
Railtrans International acquires 50% of EP Rail, expands into Romanian market.
Railtrans International (RTI) has acquired a 50% stake in the Romanian EP Rail, through which it enters the Romanian rail freight sector.
Rotterdam strengthens its leadership in the European container market.
The Port of Rotterdam continues to strengthen its position, overtaking its main competitor, the Antwerp-Bruges port complex. In the third quarter of 2025, Rotterdam’s container throughput reached 3.7 million TEU, 120,000 TEU more than the previous year and approximately 300,000 TEU higher than Antwerp. However, in terms of tonnes, Antwerp-Bruges still maintains its lead.