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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.

Freight transport operator TX Logistik, part of the Mercitalia group of Italian railways (FS Group), together with the Finnish logistics company Nurminen Logistics, has launched a regular train service between the terminals of Castelguelfo in the province of Parma (Italy) and Frevi in ​​the Örebro district (Sweden). The new route is part of FS Group’s expansion strategy to develop the north-south corridor of the European freight transport system.

German carrier Hamburg MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping GmbH & Co. announced the expansion of its multi-purpose liner service to include calls at the Port of Luanda. The company’s vessels will now make direct calls to the Angolan capital every two weeks immediately after loading in European ports, providing some of the fastest transit times on the market. Transit times from Hamburg are 23-24 days, from Antwerp 18-19 days, and from Leixões 13-14 days.

Intermodal operator METRANS continues to expand its network into Southeastern Europe by acquiring a 50% stake in the AFLUENT Arad South terminal in western Romania. This is the company’s first intermodal terminal in the country and an important step in strengthening METRANS’s position in the region. The terminal occupies an area of ​​approximately 3.5 hectares, expandable to 82 hectares, and provides simultaneous storage capacity of up to 750 TEUs.

DB Cargo announced the launch of one of the largest transformations in its history. The reorganization concept received a positive assessment from independent experts and was approved by the European Commission and the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG in March. This decision lays the foundation for comprehensive changes aimed at achieving economic sustainability and strengthening the company’s position in the European rail freight market.