Europe

CEVA Logistics announced the launch of a new solution for the sea transportation of used lithium-ion batteries to continental Europe. The service began operations in March 2026 on CMA CGM lines and utilizes specially adapted containers. The initiative aims to ensure the safe delivery of batteries, including from island territories, to recycling centers on the mainland, amid the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and energy storage market.

An agreement between the city and the General Directorate of National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) was signed at Gdynia City Hall, with the participation of Polish Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak and government representatives. The document provides for the development of a project for the reconstruction or expansion of the Kwiatkowskiego Overpass, as well as its integration with the planned Krasna Doroga (Red Road). This initiative is seen as a key step in the implementation of infrastructure projects impacting transport accessibility and the city’s development.

Baltic rail operators – Lithuanian LTG Link, Latvian Vivi, and Estonian Elron – announced a joint tender in Tallinn for the procurement of new European-standard regional rolling stock. This initiative opens a new stage in the development of regional transportation and aims to ensure fast, sustainable, and comfortable travel on the future Rail Baltica line.

Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired a controlling interest in California-based shortline operator Sierra Railroad Company.

Installation of five new Ship-to-Shore (STS) quay cranes has begun at the Europa Container Terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, marking a major milestone in the facility’s extensive modernization. The new equipment will increase the terminal’s operational capacity and ensure the efficient handling of the largest container ships, strengthening the port’s position as cargo flows grow.

DP World has commenced operations at its first contract logistics warehouse in Turkey, located in the Balcık district in the northwest of the country. The new facility strengthens the company’s supply chain capabilities along the region’s key trade corridors. The 20,000-square-meter warehouse features 26 loading ramps and is designed to improve storage efficiency and expedite logistics operations, providing customers with more flexible and responsive supply chain management.

CEVA Logistics has stepped up the development and implementation of alternative solutions to ensure supply chain resilience amid the escalating situation in the Middle East. The operator is using backup routes through regional hubs in the Persian Gulf, including the seaports of Jeddah, Khor Fakkan, and Salalah, as well as air hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh. Additionally, multimodal solutions involving road transport and alternative routes through Turkey are being implemented, maintaining cargo flows between Europe and the GCC countries.

Since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian seaports have handled over 15 million tons of cargo, despite constant attacks and increased risks to infrastructure. The ports of Greater Odesa accounted for the majority of this transshipment volume – 14.5 million tons, of which 8.5 million tons were grain exports. Ports in the Danube region handled another 1.1 million tons, including 221,000 tons of grain.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is implementing a project to build an additional berth for inland shipping as part of the expansion of the Evos Rotterdam terminal. The new facility, with onshore power, will increase infrastructure capacity and support further growth. Completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.

In 2025, the Swiss company Hupac Group transported approximately 975,000 road shipments in the combined rail-road transport segment, an increase of 4.3% compared to the previous year. In terms of containers, this represents 1.85 million TEUs. Thus, the operator maintained its leading position in Europe, particularly along the Rhine-Alpine TEN-T corridor. Trans-Alpine shipments via Switzerland also saw growth (+4.5%), including due to additional volumes on the Belgium-Italy route.