Chinese carrier China Eastern Airlines has placed an order for 101 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus. The company announced the order on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The total contract value is estimated at $15.8 billion and includes deliveries of the A320neo, A321neo, and long-range A321XLR models, though the airline did not disclose the breakdown by aircraft type.
The Port of Amsterdam has announced efforts to strengthen the Dutch inland waterway system as part of the national Topcorridors program. Together with government agencies, businesses, and shipping partners, the port is working to create a sustainable and future-proof network of waterways and inland ports, which play a key role in the country’s freight transport system.
Polish national carrier PKP Intercity signed a cooperation agreement with Ukrzaliznytsia for PLN 17.956 million. According to the agreement, the Ukrainian operator will provide rail services within Poland on behalf of the Polish company. The contract, signed on March 5, is for a period of 36 months and governs the organization of international passenger service between the two countries.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company announced a major upgrade to its shipping network between Asia and Northern Europe, strengthening direct port connections, optimizing transit times, and expanding market coverage. The changes will affect the company’s three key services – Griffin, Condor, and Silk. The updated rotations will begin in late March – early April 2026 and are aimed at improving shipping efficiency on one of the world’s busiest trade routes.
Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of the Board of Directors, opened the annual shareholders’ meeting of A.P. Moller – Maersk with a review of the company’s 2025 financial results and strategic priorities. During the meeting, shareholders supported the board’s key proposals regarding capital structure, dividend policy, and corporate governance.
During a working visit to the Darbaza-Maktaaral line under construction, Kazakhstan Railways Chairman Talgat Aldybergenov met with Uzbekistan Railways President Zufar Narzullaev. The talks at Maktaaral station focused on freight traffic results and coordination of border rail infrastructure development between the two countries.
Wallenborn Transports and Cathay Cargo have signed a new road freight partnership agreement aimed at developing intermodal solutions and increasing the transparency of logistics processes in Europe. The agreement expands Cathay Cargo’s European intermodal network and strengthens the companies’ long-standing collaboration. Customers are expected to benefit from greater route connectivity, increased operational reliability, and improved visibility across all stages of transportation.
Cargo-Partner, a member of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., continues to implement its environmental strategy by extending its partnership with the HHLA Pure initiative. Developed by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) in collaboration with METRANS, the program ensures zero-CO₂ container transportation through energy-efficient rail transport and electrified terminals. Remaining unavoidable emissions are offset through Gold Standard-certified climate projects.
The European Alliance corREDores.eu presented its case on 24 March 2026 at the European Parliament for including the Central Pyrenees Crossing rail project in the EU’s next long-term transport funding framework.
Industrial production in the eurozone unexpectedly fell by 1.5% in January compared to the previous month, while analysts had expected growth of 0.6%. This data was released by the statistical office Eurostat. Declines were recorded in most of the bloc’s largest economies, including Germany, Italy, and Spain. Year-on-year, output fell by 1.2%, while growth of 1.4% had been forecast.
