In Germany, DB Cargo and DHL Freight have increased the capacity of their Parcel Intercity service by adding 12 additional freight trains per week. As of May 2026, new and optimized routes have strengthened transport links between Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Kornwestheim, ensuring shorter delivery times and strict schedule adherence for parcel and freight forwarding shipments.
According to a traffic report published by ACI Europe on May 13, 2026, European airports recorded a 3.1% decline in cargo demand in March compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, passenger traffic rose by 3.8%, and the number of commercial flights increased by 1.3%. Despite the weak figures in March, the cargo sector demonstrated positive momentum for the first quarter as a whole: cargo volumes grew by 3% year-on-year, while passenger traffic increased by 4.3%.
Oleksiy Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development, held a bilateral meeting with UK Member of Parliament and Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, Kerrin Macr. During the talks, the parties focused on the restoration of Ukraine’s road, maritime, aviation, and railway infrastructure, as well as the country’s needs within the framework of the Infrastructure Taskforce and the potential implementation of specific infrastructure projects.
The German container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd concluded the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA of $494 million (€422 million); however, its operating performance was negative: EBIT stood at minus $157 million (minus €134 million), and the net loss amounted to $256 million (€219 million). These results were impacted by declining freight rates, as well as severe operational disruptions caused by extreme weather conditions and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov chaired a meeting dedicated to the implementation of the Head of State’s directives regarding the establishment of a national cargo airline and the development of maritime and railway transportation. The discussion was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Transport, the Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, and the Turlov Private holding company, who presented their approaches to organizing operations and ensuring the sustainable development of the cargo carrier.
According to the publication HNA, Alstom has initiated negotiations with potential buyers regarding the sale of its locomotive manufacturing plant in Kassel, Germany.
According to data from the European Institute of Road Transport (EITD), the European road transport market underwent significant changes in the first quarter of 2026, driven by the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel prices. Analysts note a substantial increase in activity on the spot market, while transport companies’ search activity began to partially recover following a decline earlier in the year.
The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has signed a contract with Ireland’s national railway operator, Iarnród Éireann, and the state-owned company Translink Northern Ireland Railways, which operates the network in Northern Ireland. Under this agreement, the company enters a new market and will supply eight hybrid trains from its FLIRT family; starting in 2030, these trains will operate on the 180-kilometer intercity cross-border route connecting the capitals of the island’s two regions.
At its Investor Day held at its headquarters in Hedehusene, DSV announced its updated strategic priorities – dubbed “Leverage to Lead” – along with new financial targets extending through 2030. The company aims to solidify its position as a global leader in the logistics industry through sustainable, profitable growth; the active adoption of AI and technology; and the optimization of its network and operations following the completion of the DB Schenker integration. Additional growth is expected to be driven by M&A transactions and organic growth that outpaces the market, leveraging the company’s global network, service capabilities, and strong standing within key industry verticals.
Interporto Bologna SpA has become one of the founding members of a new regional logistics initiative, ROLER (Rete Operatori Logistica Emilia-Romagna), aimed at fostering the development of rail freight transport within the region. The network also includes Dinazzano Po SpA, SAPIR SpA, and Rail Traction Company SpA. The project brings together key intermodal logistics operators and seeks to bolster the role of railways in the region’s freight flows.
