The European Parliament has approved a new regulation aimed at making more efficient use of railway tracks and increasing network capacity by approximately 4%. The document also seeks to improve the coordination of cross-border transport, which should simplify planning and enhance the reliability of passenger and freight services across the European Union.
The German railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commenced construction of a new freight train line between Offenburg and Müllheim in the Markgräflerland region. This project is part of the modernization of the Karlsruhe–Basel section and forms a segment of the European Rotterdam–Genoa freight corridor. Two additional tracks will be laid alongside the A5 motorway; consequently, the Rhine Valley Railway will feature four tracks in the future, thereby enabling an increase in train traffic volume.
Logistics operator DACHSER has commenced construction of a new terminal for handling industrial and consumer goods within an industrial park located north of Memmingen. The project, valued at approximately 30 million euros, is being developed on an 8-hectare site and is scheduled for completion by the spring of 2027. The new facility will become an integral part of the company’s European logistics network, providing enhanced capabilities for freight transport between the Allgäu region and international markets.
The Barcelona Port Authority has announced a tender for the construction of a new transport interchange valued at over €98 million. The project aims to improve transport accessibility to the southern section of the port and integrate new access routes into the existing road network. The decision to launch the tender was made by the Port’s Board of Directors as part of a program for the further expansion of port infrastructure.
At their annual general meeting, shareholders of Hapag-Lloyd AG approved all resolutions put to a vote, including the payment of a dividend of 3 euros per share. The company noted that 2025 was a successful year for the carrier; transport volumes grew significantly faster than market averages, and financial results remained stable despite a decline in freight rates and rising operating costs.
The King of the Netherlands has officially commissioned the first section of the national hydrogen network at the Port of Rotterdam. The ceremony was also attended by Stientje van Veldhoven, Minister for Climate Policy and Green Growth, and Willemien Terpstra, CEO of Gasunie. The section in question is a 32-kilometer pipeline connecting Maasvlakte and Pernis, marking the first completed route in the development of the national infrastructure for hydrogen transport.
The Swiss exhibition and congress company MCH Group has signed a long-term agreement with the logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel, which will become the Group’s official partner effective July 1, 2026. The contract covers services for the country’s largest exhibition venues: Messe Basel, Messe Zürich, and Beaulieu Lausanne. The combined floor area of these facilities exceeds 182,000 square meters, and they host more than 150 events of varying scales annually.
Ukraine’s seaports continue to demonstrate growth in container traffic in 2026. According to the Association of International Freight Forwarders of Ukraine (AMEU), container throughput at Ukrainian ports reached 83,242 TEU during the period from January to April of the current year, signaling the persistence of positive momentum within the industry.
In recent months, CER Cargo Group has been actively implementing a strategy to develop international rail transport services and expand its geographic footprint. The company has launched its first train on Romania’s railway network, thereby officially incorporating the country into its route network. Wilhelm Patzner, CEO of CER Cargo Group, emphasized that the company does not limit itself to plans and presentations but consistently executes a strategy focused on efficient cross-border transport across Europe.
In February, CLdN announced the acquisition of Samskip’s UK and Irish operations in the door-to-door and quay-to-quay segments. The transaction aims to enhance freight transport capabilities for customers moving cargo between mainland Europe, Ireland, and the UK by leveraging an expanded route network and increased sailing frequencies. Following regulatory approval, the company plans to integrate these new destinations and boost the flexibility of its logistics chains.
