Wabtec Corporation has completed the acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, a global supplier of axle counters, train-detection systems and wayside monitoring solutions. The deal, valued at €675 million, strengthens Wabtec’s signalling and Digital Intelligence portfolio.
Rail freight through the Dostyk-Alashankou interstate junction increased by 6% from January to November 2025, reaching 17.8 million tons. According to the press service of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the volume in carload terms amounted to 450.2 thousand units, a 1% increase compared to the same period last year.
In the first ten months of 2025, 292 container trains departed from China along the Trans-Caspian Route (TITR), a 12% increase compared to the same period last year. According to Samruk-Kazyna JSC, this growth was driven by a well-established terminal infrastructure system and efficient logistics with China.
Between January and June 2025, Polish rail operators transported 104.9 million tonnes of cargo—a year-on-year drop of 5.1%. Transport performance measured in tonne-kilometres fell by 7.4% to 27 billion, Polish railway transport office UTK reports.
Latvian passenger operator Pasažieru vilciens (Vivi) is considering leasing Stadler diesel trains from Estonian carrier Elron. According to Raitis Nešpors, Chairman of the Board of PV, Estonia is purchasing new Škoda electric trains as part of its network electrification program, which will potentially free up some of its diesel fleet. Leasing is currently being discussed, as Estonia is not yet ready to completely phase out its existing diesel trains. It is anticipated that the first two trains could be delivered to Latvia as early as next year.
CooperVision has launched a regional service center at CEVA Logistics’ Singapore hub, located in the Airport Logistics Park free trade zone near Changi Airport. The new facility marks the first stage of a major investment program and leverages CEVA’s extensive network, specialized infrastructure, and regulatory expertise to strengthen the company’s market position and improve service quality in the region.
The aggressive strategy of leading shipping companies – fleet expansion and active acquisition of terminal assets – is forcing other players to increase investment. While the global container fleet grew by an average of 1 million TEU annually from 2016 to 2022, over the past three years, the rate has increased to 2.5 million TEU per year. Peak capacity additions are expected in 2027–2028, when the volumes of new container ships could exceed 4 million TEU annually.
Bahnoperator has expanded its China–Europe offering with an express service from Xi’an that now runs directly to Budapest and Česká Třebová.
DP World announced the expansion of its freight forwarding operations in Sweden and will open two new offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg in February 2026. The project aims to strengthen trade links between Swedish importers and exporters and key markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Lineas and FS Logistix officially opened the Modalink joint venture at the Antwerp Mainhub terminal, where the new operator will manage terminal infrastructure and develop intermodal services between the Port of Antwerp and European destinations. The grand opening was attended by representatives of the Italian and Belgian governments, company management, and key partners, underscoring the project’s strategic importance.
