Europe

DP World set a new record at London Gateway in 2025, exceeding the 3 million TEU mark. This growth was driven by the commissioning of a fourth berth and the expansion of vessel calls on Asia-Europe routes as part of the Gemini Cooperation alliance. Compared to 2024, when transhipment volume was 1.9 million TEU, the port’s container throughput increased by more than 52%, strengthening London Gateway’s position as one of the UK’s key container hubs.

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer have won the tender to develop the intermodal terminal at Interporto Padova, following the conclusion of the selection process on 19 December 2025. The consortium submitted a financial offer of EUR 75m, above the tender’s base value of EUR 61m.

Ellerman City Liners announced the launch of its new short-sea container service, BALTEX, which directly connects the Baltic countries with the UK, Benelux, and Norway. This is the operator’s first route of this format in the region. The service operates on a fixed weekly schedule, calling at Riga (Latvia), Gdynia (Poland), Tispoor and Tilbury (UK), Rotterdam (Netherlands), and Oslo (Norway).

The Turkish government has allocated 261.58 billion Turkish lira (approximately $6.04 billion) for the implementation of 91 railway projects in its 2026 investment program. The projects are divided among key industry bodies: 54 are overseen by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD), 15 are managed by the national passenger and freight operator TCDD Taşımacılık, and another 22 projects are being implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Some projects are scheduled for completion in 2026, while the rest are scheduled for completion by 2032.

Rail Baltic Estonia has launched a procurement procedure for the detailed design and construction of a rolling stock depot in Rae Parish. Bids will be accepted until March 10, 2026, with the contract signed by the end of April and construction completion scheduled for December 31, 2028. The estimated project cost is EUR 41.33 million excluding VAT. If the schedule is met, construction of the depot will begin in late 2026, and the facility will be handed over to Rail Baltic Estonia by the end of 2028.

Starting in 2026, major regulatory changes will come into force in the European Union, directly affecting companies in the transport, freight forwarding, and logistics sectors involved in international trade. New requirements for import controls, export customs clearance, and CO₂ emissions accounting as part of the EU’s climate policy significantly complicate operations. Without timely technological and organizational preparation, businesses risk delays, increased costs, and loss of competitiveness.

Polish rail infrastructure operator Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK) has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of CARGOTOR from freight carrier PKP CARGO. The agreement is valued at 28.8 million Polish zlotys (approximately 6.8 million euros). The transaction was approved by the Polish Office for Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in January 2023.

Intermodal rail freight transport in Europe is entering a new phase marked by selective growth rather than network-wide expansion. While the market has stabilised after a sharp downturn in 2023, structural constraints continue to limit a broad-based recovery.

The Baltic Hub container terminal concluded 2025 with record transshipment figures, driven by large-scale investments and the expansion of its maritime services network. By the end of the year, the terminal handled 2,767,287 TEU, a 23% increase compared to the previous year and the highest result in the facility’s history. This growth was driven by the commissioning of the new Terminal T3, an increase in ocean services, and stable supply chain operations. In October 2025, Baltic Hub also set an operational record, handling 20,962 TEU during a single call by the vessel OOCL Japan.

Romania is entering the final stage of the acquisition of Danube Logistics, the operator of the Port of Giurgiulesti in the Republic of Moldova. The buyer is the state-owned Constanta Sea Ports Authority, which reports to the Romanian Ministry of Transport. Currently, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is the sole owner of Danube Logistics. The main objective of the transaction is to integrate the Port of Giurgiulesti into Romania’s logistics system, expand its capacity, and strengthen the region’s role in the Danube and Black Sea transport corridors.