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Starting in 2026, road haulers in several European countries will face increased road tolls, an expanded toll network, and a transition to new toll collection models. These changes will affect Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, Romania, and Poland, requiring transport companies to review tariffs, routes, and contract profitability. In many countries, CO₂ emissions will be a key factor in toll calculations, reflecting the pan-European commitment to decarbonizing transport.

Following the December peak in deliveries, the transport and logistics industry is entering a second, equally intense phase of the season – the period of mass returns. According to the Globkurier logistics platform, the volume of returned shipments in January is 25-30% higher than the monthly average. Moreover, over the past three years, the number of shipments classified as “return to sender” has increased by approximately 140%, indicating a stable structural trend associated with the growth of e-commerce.

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, together with infrastructure operator Infrabel, is implementing a phased rail strategy aimed at developing sustainable port logistics. Electrification of the port’s rail network remains a key priority. In 2025, electrification of the line toward Oorderen was completed, and work on Line 11, leading to Combinant and BASF production facilities, is planned for 2026. This should increase capacity and reduce the carbon footprint of rail transport within the port.

Nova Marine Carriers Group has completed a deal to acquire full control of VCK Port Logistics and the Waterland terminal in the Port of Amsterdam, as part of an agreement with partners Aug Bolten Wm Miller’s Nachfolger and Ership Grupo. According to Nova Marine Carriers, the deal allowed the consortium to consolidate management of a strategic asset, considered the only terminal in Europe capable of handling ships in a fully enclosed environment, 24 hours a day, regardless of weather conditions.

LTG Infra, a member of LTG Group, has signed contracts to acquire public land near the Panevėžys railway hub and regional stations, as well as along the Rail Baltica section between Kaunas and the Lithuanian-Latvian border. Following tenders, the contractors were Tyrens Lietuva and a consortium consisting of Atamis (the lead partner) and Projects House, which will be responsible for implementing the land acquisition procedures.