Sierra Railroad has been acquired by Ridgewood Infrastructure.
Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired a controlling interest in California-based shortline operator Sierra Railroad Company.
KTZ, Azerbaijani and Georgian railways discussed the development of the Middle Corridor.
The heads of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, CJSC Azerbaijan Railways, and JSC Georgian Railways held a working meeting on the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The parties discussed measures to improve the corridor’s competitiveness, eliminate infrastructure bottlenecks, and upgrade rolling stock. By the end of 2025, traffic volume along the route had increased by 15% to 42,000 TEUs, with special attention paid to digitalization and the integration of information systems to expedite freight transit.
New cranes have been installed at the Port of Antwerp as part of the modernisation of the Europa Terminal.
Installation of five new Ship-to-Shore (STS) quay cranes has begun at the Europa Container Terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, marking a major milestone in the facility’s extensive modernization. The new equipment will increase the terminal’s operational capacity and ensure the efficient handling of the largest container ships, strengthening the port’s position as cargo flows grow.
DP World has opened its first contract logistics warehouse in Turkey.
DP World has commenced operations at its first contract logistics warehouse in Turkey, located in the Balcık district in the northwest of the country. The new facility strengthens the company’s supply chain capabilities along the region’s key trade corridors. The 20,000-square-meter warehouse features 26 loading ramps and is designed to improve storage efficiency and expedite logistics operations, providing customers with more flexible and responsive supply chain management.
CEVA Logistics is developing alternative logistics solutions amid the crisis in the Middle East.
CEVA Logistics has stepped up the development and implementation of alternative solutions to ensure supply chain resilience amid the escalating situation in the Middle East. The operator is using backup routes through regional hubs in the Persian Gulf, including the seaports of Jeddah, Khor Fakkan, and Salalah, as well as air hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh. Additionally, multimodal solutions involving road transport and alternative routes through Turkey are being implemented, maintaining cargo flows between Europe and the GCC countries.
Ukrainian ports have handled more than 15 million tons of cargo since the beginning of 2026.
Since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian seaports have handled over 15 million tons of cargo, despite constant attacks and increased risks to infrastructure. The ports of Greater Odesa accounted for the majority of this transshipment volume – 14.5 million tons, of which 8.5 million tons were grain exports. Ports in the Danube region handled another 1.1 million tons, including 221,000 tons of grain.
The Port of Rotterdam will build a new berth to expand the Evos terminal.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is implementing a project to build an additional berth for inland shipping as part of the expansion of the Evos Rotterdam terminal. The new facility, with onshore power, will increase infrastructure capacity and support further growth. Completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.
Hupac has increased its transport volumes and is strengthening its position in the European market.
In 2025, the Swiss company Hupac Group transported approximately 975,000 road shipments in the combined rail-road transport segment, an increase of 4.3% compared to the previous year. In terms of containers, this represents 1.85 million TEUs. Thus, the operator maintained its leading position in Europe, particularly along the Rhine-Alpine TEN-T corridor. Trans-Alpine shipments via Switzerland also saw growth (+4.5%), including due to additional volumes on the Belgium-Italy route.
METRANS launches south Poland – north Slovakia rail service.
METRANS will launch a direct rail freight connection between its terminal in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, and Žilina, Slovakia, starting 14 April 2026.
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih: Port fees in Ukraine remain among the highest in the Black Sea region.
Port dues and tariffs in Ukraine remain among the highest in the Black Sea region and globally compared to other ports, according to Mauro Longobardo, CEO of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih. He stated that freight costs continue to rise, but the company has not received any signals about a sharp increase in port tariffs. Meanwhile, the current level of port dues already significantly exceeds those of many foreign ports.