Captrain France and BLS Cargo reroute trains due to closure of Rheintalbahn.
Captrain France and BLS Cargo operated two daily round trips between Kehl and Basel during the closure of the Rheintalbahn (Mannheim–Basel) line in Germany.
Sea-Intelligence: Major North European Ports Lose Vessel Call Reliability.
New research by Sea-Intelligence reveals that Northern Europe’s largest port hubs are increasingly lagging behind smaller ports in terms of vessel schedule reliability. Analysts point to a troubling signal for the market: port scale no longer guarantees stability and predictability in logistics.
ÖBB 2025 results: Freight loss widens, group EBT down 40%.
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) reported earnings before taxes (EBT) of EUR 68.1m for 2025, down 40% year on year, as losses in freight transport weighed on group performance. Total revenues increased 8% to EUR 9,676.1m, while EBIT rose 4% to EUR 732.7m.
A memorandum of cooperation was signed at the Port of Rijeka to accelerate cargo flows.
On April 21, 2026, the Port of Rijeka Authority, the Customs Service, the companies Port of Rijeka, Adriatic Gate, and Rijeka Gateway, as well as the Croatian Association of Shipping Agents, signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation among port logistics stakeholders.
Direct railway service has been launched between Poland and Slovakia.
On April 13, 2026, the first train departed on a new direct route connecting the Polish city of Dąbrowa Górnicza with Žilina, Slovakia, thereby opening an additional logistics corridor in Central Europe.
The Port of Gdańsk contributes over 40 billion zlotys in taxes to the Polish economy annually.
According to a report by PwC Poland, the operations of the Port of Gdańsk generate, on average, over PLN 40 billion in tax revenue for the state budget annually – solely through cargo handling activities. In 2024, this figure reached PLN 44.6 billion, accounting for 6.5% of Poland’s total budgetary revenue and underscoring the strategic role of the country’s largest seaport.
Europe and Türkiye are discussing the creation of a toll shipping route in the wake of the Istanbul Canal project.
As Turkey advances its €20 billion Istanbul Canal megaproject, European countries are increasingly discussing the prospect of a toll-based maritime route similar to the Suez Canal, Business Insider Africa reports. The new canal is intended to connect the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, running parallel to the Bosphorus, allowing for the regulation of ship transit through controlled infrastructure.
Polish development fund co-finances CLIP intermodal terminal in Zabrze.
The Polish Development Fund (PFR) is co-financing the construction of an intermodal terminal for CLIP Group in Zabrze, southern Poland.
AD Ports Group is studying the development of the port of Constanta as part of the expansion of the Middle Corridor.
AD Ports Group signed a framework agreement with National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA to explore investment opportunities and develop the Port of Constanta in Romania. The document lays the foundation for further cooperation on projects to construct and modernize port infrastructure, implement digital solutions, and implement sustainable development initiatives, including renewable energy, waste management, and emission reduction.
Hitachi Rail acquires Clever Devices to enhance transport digitalization.
Hitachi Rail announced an agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a leading US-based provider of digital solutions for fleet management, passenger service quality, and public transport efficiency. The company’s technologies also improve passenger information accuracy and schedule compliance.