The logistics company Uni-Laman Group has opened a combined route for the delivery of goods from China to Ukraine via Tbilisi and the Black Sea. This has reduced the delivery time from three months to three weeks.
In the first quarter of 2025, the German logistics index remains low and the business environment remains challenging for both shippers and transport companies. The decline in the truck mileage index, an important indicator of economic activity, is a cause for concern: in January it fell by 0.1% and in February by 2.5% compared to the previous month, which is 2.8% below the level of the previous year.
Euroports has announced a 25-year extension of its concession for Terminal Rinfuse Venezia (TRV) in the port of Marghera. The new agreement with the North Adriatic Ports Authority secures Euroports’ long-term presence in Venice and confirms the company’s commitment to the region.
The logistics company Uni-Laman Group announced the opening of its office in Kazakhstan, which will become part of the strategy to expand the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) bypassing Russia. Kazakhstan is a key link in this corridor, and the new representative office will allow the company to directly organize transportation, cooperate with local partners and control logistics processes on the spot.
Italian company Marcegaglia has acquired an LHM 600 mobile harbour crane, marking the 2,000th crane produced by Liebherr. The milestone underlines five decades of innovation in the shipbuilding industry. The new crane, which will be the sixth Liebherr in Marcegaglia’s fleet, will be used in the port of Ravenna to handle steel products including coils, sheets and strips. With its hydrostatic drive and precise control systems, the LHM 600 will ensure flexibility and efficiency in logistics operations.
Newcastle Airport has announced the launch of AirLink, a massive 69,700m² cargo hub that will boost the North East of England’s economy by £165m a year and create up to 2,600 jobs. The facility, located south of the runway, will provide direct apron access for efficient cargo handling.
SJSC Latvijas dzelzceļš has announced an open tender for the modernization of passenger rail infrastructure on the Riga-Lugaži line, including the Jugla and Garkalne stations. The project includes the construction and renovation of platforms, tracks, pedestrian infrastructure and lighting, ensuring the accessibility of rail transport for all passengers, including people with limited mobility.
Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has unveiled its fourth dual-fuel LNG vessel, the Kota Embun, at a ceremony in Shanghai. The vessel is the first in PIL’s fleet to feature a windscreen, which improves aerodynamics and reduces fuel consumption by 1% per year.
A.P. Moller – Maersk held a christening ceremony for the new dual-fuel vessel “Adrian Mærsk” at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam. Stephanie Pullings Hart, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Nestlé, served as the container ship’s godmother. An important partner of Maersk is Nestlé, which has been using the ECO Delivery Ocean product since 2023, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% compared to conventional fuels, supporting its ambitions to reduce its carbon footprint.
Kazakh Transport Minister Marat Karabayev held a meeting with Ahmet Çalık Holding Chairman of the Board, during which the parties discussed the prospects for investment cooperation in the transport and logistics sector. Particular attention was paid to the development of the infrastructure of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), which plays a key role in the transit of goods between Europe and Asia.
