The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched a major electrification project that will enable cruise ships to be connected to shore power as early as 2027 – three years ahead of the EU’s mandatory FuelEU requirements. The new Zweedse Kaai terminal will be able to service two ships at a time, eliminating the need for diesel generators, which currently account for around 5% of the port’s carbon emissions.
Maersk sees optimism in the market: EU export volumes are expected to recover from September 2025 thanks to a new trade agreement with the US and strong demand for pharmaceuticals, cars and machinery. At the same time, according to Sea Intelligence, global schedule reliability fell to 65.2% in June-July, but the Gemini alliance maintained a high figure of 92%. The company also announced a revision of tariffs for Terminal Handling services, which will come into effect from October.
BCT Aviation Maintenance has secured two new line maintenance agreements at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is seeing an increase in cargo traffic.
Lineas has introduced the new Duisburg-Dourges rail route, offering a sustainable and reliable freight solution with three round trips per week. The new service provides fast and environmentally friendly transport between Germany and France, reducing dependence on road transport.
The metal cutting ceremony for the construction of the first container ship to run on renewable ammonia took place at the Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding shipyard in Qingdao. The 1,400 TEU vessel will be ice-classified and equipped with a 250 kWh battery pack, as well as a shore power supply system.
On September 3, PSA Italy announced the expansion of the Stuttgart Express rail service, which connects PSA Genova Pra’s deep-sea container terminal with Kornwestheim in southern Germany. Launched in May 2023, the service has proven to be an efficient solution for shippers.
A meeting was held in Beijing between the Chairman of the Board of JSC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) Talgat Aldybergenov and Deputy Director General of the State Corporation China Railways Wang Lixin. The talks were devoted to increasing transportation volumes, developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), and CRCT’s participation in the MSM joint venture.
Logistics operator METRANS has begun integrating electric loaders for first- and last-mile transportation in cities and suburbs, where reducing noise and emissions is especially important. The new vehicles will be part of the company’s strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and improve air quality in densely populated areas.
From September 1, 2025, the Mont Blanc Tunnel, a key transport artery between France and Italy, is completely closed for more than three months due to major repairs. The traffic restrictions will lead to serious disruptions to international road transport and will force companies to look for longer and more expensive routes.
Despite challenges in Norwegian freight rail and rail infrastructure, CargoNet, the incumbent operators, adds more services for its customers.
