Europe

The Vilnius City Council and LTG Group have extended their memorandum of intent for the development of the Connect II (Grįžratis) site, a former freight yard covering approximately 42 hectares in the city center. As part of the agreement, the city will hold an international competition to develop an urban development concept for the area, which will form the basis for its subsequent transformation. The site, located at the junction of the Naujininkai and Naujamiestis districts, has served an important industrial function for decades and played a significant role in the capital’s economy.

Logistics operator Rhenus Logistics has expanded its operations in Asturias, integrating new local infrastructure to improve service reliability and optimize road transport to Europe. The expansion was implemented in collaboration with Guttrans, increasing regional distribution capacity and quickly responding to growing demand. This allows local companies to gain direct access to the carrier’s European network and daily international groupage shipments to over 30 countries.

Rail operator DB Cargo, together with its subsidiary DB Cargo Hungária, commissioned new infrastructure facilities at its Győr terminal, increasing its handling and cargo processing capacity. The project is aimed at supporting the region’s automotive and industrial sectors, including key partners Audi Hungaria and the Volkswagen Group. The expansion marks another strategic step in the carrier’s European network development.

Laude Smart Intermodal is maintaining and expanding intermodal corridors for Ukrainian exports despite ongoing attacks on infrastructure linked to the war.

An official delegation from the Port of Hamburg visited India to deepen partnerships and expand dialogue with port and government agencies in Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The visit was led by Senator for Economic Affairs, Labor, and Innovation Melanie Leonhard and included representatives from the port and maritime industries, including the management of the Hamburg Port Authority and Port of Hamburg Marketing. During discussions with Indian agencies, the parties emphasized India’s growing role as a key trading partner for the EU and the importance of diversifying foreign trade.

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group announced the relocation of its intermodal TransFER service between Italy and Germany from its Wuppertal terminal to a facility in Duisburg. This decision is due to the ongoing modernization of Germany’s heavily used rail corridors, which has temporarily limited the availability of the previous terminal. The new logistics hub offers modern infrastructure and additional capacity for storage and handling of cargo, which is already supporting growth in volumes and attracting new customers.

On February 13, logistics company Craiss Generation Logistik Austria GmbH & Co. KG officially opened its new facilities at its Weiz site. Following the expansion, the facility now provides approximately 40,000 square meters of warehouse and production space for the electrical and energy equipment manufacturer, for whom the operator has managed a dedicated warehouse since 2021. The opening ceremony was attended by approximately 300 guests, including representatives of the company, the client, and regional authorities.

Logistics and shipping company CLdN announced an agreement with multimodal operator Samskip to acquire its container and door-to-door business between continental Europe, the UK, and Ireland. The deal covers services connecting Rotterdam with key UK and Irish ports, handling over 1,000 vessel calls annually, as well as cargo transportation for a wide range of customers, including consumer goods manufacturers. As part of the transaction, CLdN will receive lease agreements for over 5,000 multimodal units – containers of various types, including refrigerated containers and specialized flatcars.

Kombiverkehr has launched a pilot intermodal transport with Transcoop09 and Focko Lüpsen & Sohn – Logistics Solutions. The test shipment is moving by rail for the first time between Dörpen and Ludwigshafen.

Representatives of Ukraine, the European Commission, Romania, and Moldova held another QUAD meeting to discuss the situation in the maritime industry and the Danube region. The discussion focused on the impact of Russian aggression on port infrastructure, restrictions on access to transport routes, energy challenges, and joint coordination of further actions to maintain logistics stability, according to Andriy Kashuba, Deputy Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine.