Europe

Two new multimodal routes have been launched in Poland, strengthening the country’s connectivity with seaports on the Adriatic and North Seas. The Polish logistics company Miratrans has established a shuttle train service connecting a terminal in Krzew (Łódź Voivodeship) with the Port of Rotterdam. The route facilitates the transport of containers and semi-trailers up to 4 meters in height, utilizing two pairs of trains per week; this initiative reinforces the northern freight corridor between Poland and the Netherlands.

Port of Tallinn has announced the availability of a 20-hectare site situated directly alongside the quays of Muuga Harbour – Estonia’s largest cargo port. This site offers companies the opportunity to establish or expand manufacturing, logistics, and value-added projects, providing direct access to deep-water quays, multimodal transport connections, and a comprehensive range of port services.

At the offices of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, the parties cemented a new phase of their partnership across the fields of port infrastructure development, logistics, industrial projects, and digital solutions. This signing marked the tangible outcome of negotiations initiated last autumn during the visit of Latvia’s Minister of Economics, Viktors Valainis, to the UAE. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both sides, executives from port companies, and officials from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.

Ukrzaliznytsia, in collaboration with UZ Cargo Poland and the “Liski” branch of the CTS, has established a regular freight service between Romania and Ukraine. As part of this new service, a comprehensive shipment of oversized cargo – specifically rolled steel sheets – has already been successfully completed, traveling directly from the Port of Constanța to the Perechyn station.

Schneider Group, an international logistics operator headquartered in Basel, has announced a change in its operational leadership. Effective July 1, 2026, André Strebel will hand over the role of CEO to Eric Penya. Over his eight-year tenure, Strebel played a pivotal role in the company’s growth – significantly expanding its international footprint and successfully executing more than ten asset acquisition deals.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of a new route – the Europe – Red Sea – Middle East Express – in response to growing demand for shipping services between Europe and the Red Sea and Middle East regions. The company notes that this decision was also driven by the current complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the need to provide stable and expedited logistics solutions for its clients.

Hupac has showcased the capabilities of its Shuttle Net network for establishing sustainable and efficient logistics flows between Eastern and Western European countries. The company’s intermodal system connects Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey, offering a reliable alternative to road transport through the integration of rail and terminal solutions.

The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is expanding its TransFER network by launching a new direct connection between Wels, Austria, and the North German ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven. This new service complements existing routes from Vienna and Linz, establishing yet another stable and eco-friendly link between Austria and key North Sea maritime gateways for containers ranging from 20 to 45 feet in size.

Effective May 1, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is launching a pilot project to temporarily merge the Maassluis and Rozenburg sectors into a single “super-sector.” The experiment will run until November 1, 2026, and aims to assess how such a model might help distribute the workload more evenly during periods of reduced shipping activity. Within the port, shipping traffic is divided into 11 geographical zones, each monitored by Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operators to ensure safe and efficient navigation.

The German logistics company Rhenus Group has announced the completion of the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in LBH Group. The shares were purchased from the Lagendijk family, bringing LBH entirely under Rhenus’s control. This move serves as a logical continuation of the strategic partnership initiated in 2023, when the two companies joined forces to strengthen their presence in the maritime and port logistics market.