Ellerman City Liners announced the launch of a new weekly short-sea express service, iPEX 3, linking the port of Gdynia in Poland with Bilbao in Spain. The new route is part of the Poland Express network expansion and is designed to meet the growing needs of European trade, offering customers fast and environmentally friendly short-sea logistics solutions.
Wabtec Corporation has completed the acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, a global supplier of axle counters, train-detection systems and wayside monitoring solutions. The deal, valued at €675 million, strengthens Wabtec’s signalling and Digital Intelligence portfolio.
According to Allied Market Research, the global intermodal freight transportation market, valued at $42.5 billion in 2022, is expected to reach $109.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.4%. The segment integrates freight delivery across multiple modes of transport, enabling cost optimization, efficiency, and sustainability in logistics. The active implementation of automation and AI is increasing industry productivity through automated planning, routing, and tracking of shipments.
METRANS completed its maiden container train journey to the ProClean terminal in Debice, officially launching its cooperation with the new partner facility. From this moment on, the terminal becomes a full-fledged part of METRANS’s European intermodal network, gaining direct connections to all key European seaports and access to the company’s unified logistics infrastructure.
Stena Line, in partnership with Associated British Ports (ABP), is developing a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham. Total investment in the project exceeds £200 million. The new East End Ro-Ro Terminal (IERRT) will expand access to the Humber Estuary, reduce crossing times, and accommodate larger vessels, which is particularly important given the growing demand for unaccompanied cargo flows between the UK and Europe.
Between January and June 2025, Polish rail operators transported 104.9 million tonnes of cargo—a year-on-year drop of 5.1%. Transport performance measured in tonne-kilometres fell by 7.4% to 27 billion, Polish railway transport office UTK reports.
Latvian passenger operator Pasažieru vilciens (Vivi) is considering leasing Stadler diesel trains from Estonian carrier Elron. According to Raitis Nešpors, Chairman of the Board of PV, Estonia is purchasing new Škoda electric trains as part of its network electrification program, which will potentially free up some of its diesel fleet. Leasing is currently being discussed, as Estonia is not yet ready to completely phase out its existing diesel trains. It is anticipated that the first two trains could be delivered to Latvia as early as next year.
Bahnoperator has expanded its China–Europe offering with an express service from Xi’an that now runs directly to Budapest and Česká Třebová.
DP World announced the expansion of its freight forwarding operations in Sweden and will open two new offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg in February 2026. The project aims to strengthen trade links between Swedish importers and exporters and key markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Lineas and FS Logistix officially opened the Modalink joint venture at the Antwerp Mainhub terminal, where the new operator will manage terminal infrastructure and develop intermodal services between the Port of Antwerp and European destinations. The grand opening was attended by representatives of the Italian and Belgian governments, company management, and key partners, underscoring the project’s strategic importance.
