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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges Authority welcomed the adoption of the new EU port strategy, noting the important role of ports as key industrial and logistics hubs. The port emphasized that such hubs serve as multifunctional industrial hubs and are a vital link in European supply chains and production processes. A significant portion of industry is located directly in or near ports and relies on stable import and export flows, so European port policy must be closely aligned with the EU’s overall industrial strategy.

Shipping company Ellerman City Liners announced the relaunch of its iPEX 2 service with an updated rotation between the Port of Gdynia – Port of Hull – Gdynia. This updated route is designed to strengthen direct short-sea connections between Poland and the UK, as well as offer more flexible freight solutions across Europe. The service offers fast transhipment options to Portugal, expanding multimodal logistics options for customers.

Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Sinotruk has launched truck production at its Steyr Automotive facility in Steyr, Austria. The project is being implemented under a contract manufacturing agreement, the launch of which was announced on March 3. The first truck was assembled on the day of the launch. The Austrian plant plans to manufacture various truck models – both diesel and fully electric – targeted for markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The first event of the “Port meets mainland” series, organized by JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven in collaboration with industry partners, took place in Duisburg, Germany, this year. The event attracted approximately 120 participants, setting a record for attendance. The initiative, implemented with the participation of Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven, JadeWeserPort-Marketing GmbH & Co. KG, EUROGATE Group, NORDFROST, Hapag-Lloyd AG, and TFG Transfracht, aims to foster direct dialogue between ports, operators, logistics companies, and industry across the entire transport chain.

Maersk continues to closely monitor the military conflict in the Middle East and is taking measures to ensure the safety of its employees, infrastructure, and customer cargo. Meanwhile, adverse weather conditions continue to impact operations at a number of European ports. In recent weeks, hubs in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean have experienced disruptions to schedules and terminal operations, leading to container accumulation and increased utilisation of warehouses.

Polish passenger operator PKP Intercity has announced plans to transform an existing railcar storage area in Białystok into a fully-fledged rolling stock maintenance and repair depot. The company expects to complete the project within 18 months of contract signing. Bids will be accepted until March 27, 2026.

Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) has launched a public consultation on the redefinition of medium- and long-distance Intercity rail services.