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The terminal, previously located in central Sundsvall, is now situated within the logistics park adjacent to the newly developed container port.

Craiss Generation Logistik GmbH & Co. KG officially broke ground on its future headquarters in the Ziegelhöhe district of Mühlacker. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of the project, attended by company management, architects, designers, Mühlacker Mayor Frank Schneider, and district administrator Bastian Rosenau. General contractor Rommel plans to complete construction by spring 2027, after which all company administrative departments will gradually move into the new complex.

TransLogistica Romania, the international exhibition dedicated to transport and logistics, returns for its fourth edition on 14–16 October 2025. This year, the event will take place in Pavilion B1 at ROMEXPO, Bucharest – a larger and more modern venue reflecting the growing demand from both exhibitors and visitors.

On September 18, 2025, the Hungarian Railway Conference was held in Budapest. It was organized by the HUNGRAIL Magyar Vasúti Egyesület association with the support of CER Hungary Zrt., a gold sponsor of the event. The forum focused on the future of railways as the foundation of sustainable transport, with a focus on network development and rolling stock renewal. Particular attention was paid to the growth of passenger traffic: in 2024, the MÁV group carried one billion passengers.

Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM) and the Romanian rail operator Carpatica Feroviar Romania signed a cooperation agreement to develop cross-border freight rail transport. The document provides for the intensification of traffic through the recently opened Prut 2-Fălciu border crossing, which will be an important step in strengthening transport links between Moldova and Romania.

On September 23, Hamburg Port Marketing hosted a reception in Stuttgart for approximately 120 guests from business, politics, and logistics, dedicated to strengthening economic ties between Baden-Württemberg and the Port of Hamburg. Hamburg State Councilor Andreas Rickhoff, Director General of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs Michael Kleiner, and Director General of the Baden-Württemberg Transport Authority Berthold Fries addressed the event, emphasizing the importance of Germany’s largest universal port for the export-oriented southern region.

As part of the DB Group’s transformation, DB Cargo, the majority shareholder of Transfesa Logistics, will transfer some of its operations to its Spanish subsidiary, Boluda Shipping. The deal, expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval, is aimed at a strategic realignment of Transfesa’s business areas: DB Cargo will focus on the automotive sector and international transport between the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe.

After several years of planning and an intensive, yet brief, construction phase, the new combined transport terminal at the Port of Straubing-Sand was officially opened on September 30. Ulrich Lange, Member of the Bundestag and Parliamentary State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transport, led the opening ceremony, along with representatives from politics and business. The Federal Government supported the project with approximately €19 million, representing approximately 79% of the total eligible investment.

According to the Statistical Office of Serbia, the country’s foreign trade turnover reached €49.27 billion in January–August 2025, an 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. Exports grew by 8.6% to €21.76 billion, while imports increased by 8% to €27.51 billion, leaving a deficit of €5.76 billion. The EU remains the country’s largest trading partner, accounting for 58% of the total, while the CEFTA region ranks second, generating a surplus of €1.94 billion.

French group CMA CGM has signed an agreement to acquire the multimodal business of Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics, the largest British rail operator. The deal covers rail and road freight, a network of inland terminals, and the Freightliner brand. Completion of the transaction is expected in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval.