Georgian Railway JSC plans to announce a tender soon and begin construction of a new railway line that will provide a direct connection to the planned deep-water port of Anaklia on the Black Sea coast. The company’s CEO, Lasha Abashidze, announced the decision, emphasizing the project’s strategic importance for the development of the country’s transport infrastructure.
On November 27, 2025, the Italian Council of State finally rejected the appeal of FINCOSIT S.r.l. and the other consortium members, the second-place winners in the tender for the construction of a new terminal at the Ravano quay in the port of La Spezia. Thus, the highest administrative court upheld the decision of the Regional Administrative Court of Liguria No. 982/2025 and recognized the tender procedure as fully legal, confirming the legitimacy of the actions of La Spezia Container Terminal S.p.A. and the tender winner.
A meeting was held in Astana with representatives of the regional divisions of the Main Computer Center, a branch of JSC NC KTZ, to summarize the results of 2025 and discuss key future objectives. MCC Director Erkin Yelenov noted that the branch’s main priority remains ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the IT infrastructure, automated systems, and information systems for rail transport. Today, the MCC serves the entire KTZ group of companies, private carriers, and third-party organizations, providing support for more than 30 information systems and automated workstations across all divisions of the national carrier.
At its October meeting, the Board of Directors of the International Union of Combined Road and Rail Transport (UIRR) decided to implement a rotating presidency, effective January 1, 2026. After eighteen months at the helm of the association, the current chairman, Hupac Group CEO Mihail Stahlhut, is handing over his powers to the current Vice Chairman and CEO of Contargo, Jürgen Albersmann. Metrans CEO Petr Kiš has been elected as the new Vice Chairman, while Stahlhut will continue to serve on the UIRR Board of Directors.
Hungary’s railway infrastructure manager will include HUF 60 billion (approx. EUR 155 million) from its own resources in its 2026 business plan for maintenance and renewals, in addition to the HUF 800 billion (approx. EUR 2.07 billion) earmarked for infrastructure development through joint funding by the Hungarian state and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
In 2025, Kazakhstan implemented a series of major infrastructure initiatives in transport and logistics aimed at strengthening the country’s transit role and developing international routes. In the railway sector, the 836-kilometer Dostyk-Moiynty line was commissioned, increasing capacity on the Kazakhstan-China route fivefold. Construction of the Almaty bypass line is nearing completion, and key projects have been initiated and are ongoing on the Moiynty-Kyzylzhar, Darbaza-Maktaral, and Ayagoz-Bakhty sections, laying the foundation for further growth in freight traffic.
Intermodal transport operator Hupac announced the launch of a new rail service between Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) and Novara CIM, effective January 12, 2026. The project aims to accelerate the shift in freight flows from road to rail and further develop sustainable logistics solutions in Europe.
ERSAI Industrial Port has begun implementing a strategic dredging project for the waters and approach channel of the port of Kuryk, aimed at increasing operational depths to five meters and ensuring stable navigation throughout the year. The project is fully financed by the company’s own funds and is considered a key step in the development of port infrastructure in the Caspian Sea.
On December 23, 2025, A2B-online celebrated a significant milestone in its history with the launch of its new vessel, the A2B Vision, built at the SEDEF shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey. This long-awaited moment is the culmination of years of work by the company’s team and marks the beginning of a new era for the A2B-online fleet. The vessel is expected to embark on its maiden voyage in mid-2026, followed by the A2B Progress.
CLdN and DFDS have agreed to extend their capacity charter agreement on the Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route for another five years, simultaneously increasing the route’s cargo capacity. This agreement aims to further develop maritime connections between Scandinavia and Western Europe, more efficiently serve growing customer demand, and reduce the environmental footprint of shipping.
