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.
During talks in Tashkent, the presidents of Uzbekistan and Albania – Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Bajram Begaj – discussed, alongside their respective official delegations, a proposal to potentially utilize the Albanian port of Durrës as a transit and distribution hub for Uzbek exports. According to the official stance, the project is currently in the preliminary study phase, with no confirmed launch dates, shipping volumes, investment parameters, or specific route structures established.
During an official visit to Kazakhstan, a delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, visited the Aktau International Sea Commercial Port. Port management briefed the guests on the facility’s current activities, production capacities, and operational capabilities, while also presenting ongoing infrastructure projects and future development plans.
MEDLOG India and MSC India have launched a dedicated block train service for an industrial customer in Gujarat.
As part of an official visit to Kazakhstan, Farzaneh Sadegh, the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited Port Kuryk LLP. Port management presented the Iranian delegation with an overview of the existing infrastructure, operational capabilities, and key future development plans for this major Caspian logistics hub.
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.
Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has launched a partnership with the Israeli airline Arkia Israeli Airlines at Vilnius Airport. The company provides a full range of services to the new carrier – including ground handling and into-plane fueling – for flights between Vilnius and Tel Aviv, marking the first joint project between the two companies.
The French transport and logistics group CMA CGM has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Crystal Aero Solutions, a company specializing in aircraft maintenance. The deal aims to strengthen the operational and service capabilities of the CMA CGM AIR CARGO division, which is actively expanding its presence in the global air freight market. Based at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Crystal Aero Solutions also operates in Brussels and Liège, providing line and light maintenance services for aircraft.
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.
