The Port of Rotterdam Authority, rail operator ProRail, and Swietelsky Rail Benelux have begun the first phase of the Maasvlakte Zuid freight station development project. This project involves the creation of a six-track yard capable of handling trains up to 740 meters long, as well as connecting sections to the existing rail network.
Starting October 17, 2025, WEC Lines, in partnership with Tailwind Shipping Lines, will launch the NWC CAS service, providing weekly service between the ports of Moerdijk, Antwerp, Setúbal, Cádiz, and Casablanca.
International logistics operators Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and SkyNet Worldwide Express announced a strategic partnership and the launch of a new cross-border e-commerce solution. The joint product offers a full range of services—from warehousing, fulfillment, and delivery of B2C orders to returns management—providing a convenient and affordable solution for brands and consumers worldwide.
Four Parx has received official planning permission for a multifunctional commercial and logistics complex in Kirchheim-Heimstetten, near Munich. The project, commissioned by investor Quincap Investment Partners, is being built on a 76,500 square meter site.
Latvian engineering companies SIA “Belss” and SIA “Anytec Productions,” specializing in the production of premium aluminum vessels in Bolderaja (Port of Riga), have developed the country’s first multifunctional port infrastructure servicing boat. The vessel has already entered service at the Port of Salacgriva, marking a significant step in the development of Latvian shipbuilding and confirming that Riga can build modern, technologically sophisticated vessels that are competitive in the global market.
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) and the Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) signed a memorandum of strategic partnership aimed at developing cooperation, exchanging experience, and implementing joint initiatives in the port industry. The document was signed by USPA representative Vitaliy Vaidich and BPO Secretary General Bohdan Oldakovskyi during the Baltic Ports Conference in Gdansk.
Several shipping companies have launched new regular services within the European shortsea network at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, strengthening the port’s role as a key hub for short-sea shipping and expanding its geographic reach.
The Polish government will allocate over €57.7 million to develop road and rail infrastructure in the border regions with Ukraine. The funds are being allocated under the Interreg NEXT Poland-Ukraine 2021-2027 program, according to the Polish Ministry of Foundations and Regional Policy. Of this, €52.5 million is earmarked for improving transport links, and another €5.1 million will support small economic projects.
According to the VDV, a mix of political, economic and internal constraints has pushed intermodal systems off course after years of growth.
Construction has begun on a modern intermodal terminal at the Port of Gdynia’s logistics center, costing 75 million zlotys (approximately $20 million), with $35 million financed by the European Union. The project includes the construction of 2.73 kilometers of railway tracks, 30,000 square meters of shunting yards, and a permanent cargo handling ramp.
