British logistics operator Europa Road has highlighted significant shifts in the European transport sector driven by new EU regulations for vans. Starting in July 2026, all vehicles weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes engaged in international transport or cabotage within the EU must be equipped with modern tachographs. These devices will automatically record driving time, speed, distance traveled, and driver activity.
Laude continues to rapidly expand its operations across Central and Western Europe as part of its ambitious “Time for Revolution” project. Under this initiative, the carrier has acquired 40 new tandem container wagons, which will serve to upgrade and strengthen its logistics fleet.
The agreement covers the design, construction and future operating framework for the terminal. SICAN will prepare the project and contract the works, with Adif involved in coordination.
The Bertling Group – active in shipping, chartering, transport logistics, and IT for over 160 years, with headquarters in Hamburg and a network of 50 offices across 30 countries – has announced the acquisition of the logistics company Pfaff International GmbH, based in Baienfurt (Upper Swabia). The deal, announced on June 15, 2026, aims to strengthen Bertling’s position in Europe and expand its network within Germany.
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has opened an upgraded container terminal in Přerov–Horní Moštěnice, effectively doubling the facility’s footprint. The modernization project expanded the site by approximately 17,100 m² to a total area of around 36,000 m², thereby eliminating bottlenecks and enhancing cargo handling efficiency.
MEDLOG India and MSC India have launched a dedicated block train service for an industrial customer in Gujarat.
In a statement, MODAL GROUP emphasized the strategic importance of developing rail freight transport amidst the challenges facing multimodal infrastructure. The company highlighted the need to rapidly shift freight flows from road transport to more eco-friendly and efficient solutions, outlining four priority areas to achieve these goals and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
According to the German publication Manager Magazin, citing anonymous sources, Gianluigi Aponte – owner of the world’s largest container shipping line, MSC – is attempting to bypass the consolidated stance of Hapag-Lloyd’s shareholders and acquire the stake of one of the existing investors. He is exploring deal possibilities despite the previously agreed-upon opposition from key stakeholders within the company’s ownership structure.
Swiss combined transport operator Hupac continues to strengthen the trans-Alpine transport corridor via Switzerland by expanding its service network between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio. This week, the company launched two additional weekly round-trip services between the Antwerp HTA and Busto Arsizio-Gallarate terminals, routing them through France. This move aims to increase capacity and enhance logistics chain flexibility on one of Europe’s key transport routes.
Logistics company CLdN has announced the fulfillment of all conditions to finalize the acquisition of Samskip’s quay-to-quay and door-to-door shipping business connecting continental Europe, the UK, and Ireland. The official integration of these services into the CLdN network is scheduled for June 29. The deal covers container shipping routes from the Port of Rotterdam to UK ports (Belfast, Blyth, Grangemouth, Hull, and Tilbury) and Irish ports (Cork, Dublin, and Waterford).
