Laude Smart Intermodal expands Ukraine export corridors.
Laude Smart Intermodal is maintaining and expanding intermodal corridors for Ukrainian exports despite ongoing attacks on infrastructure linked to the war.
AsstrA: The logistics market will transition to a model of flexibility and strategic planning at the beginning of 2026.
The logistics market in the first quarter of 2026 is characterized by stable demand amid capacity constraints, rising regulatory costs, and moderate economic growth. AsstrA estimates that the global economy is developing unevenly: inflation has generally stabilized, industrial activity in the EU and US remains weak, while China is showing growth. Demand for transportation is expected to be stable without a sharp increase. The company notes that the market has entered a phase where cost management, planning discipline, and flexibility are becoming more important than short-term rate optimization.
The TITR Association discussed the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor with GIZ and Expertise France.
On February 16, 2026, a working meeting with representatives of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Expertise France was held at the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route Association office in Astana. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation within the framework of the new European Union program to develop the potential of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, implemented with financial support from European institutions, as well as relevant agencies in Germany and France.
The Port of Hamburg is strengthening cooperation with India amid growing container traffic.
An official delegation from the Port of Hamburg visited India to deepen partnerships and expand dialogue with port and government agencies in Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The visit was led by Senator for Economic Affairs, Labor, and Innovation Melanie Leonhard and included representatives from the port and maritime industries, including the management of the Hamburg Port Authority and Port of Hamburg Marketing. During discussions with Indian agencies, the parties emphasized India’s growing role as a key trading partner for the EU and the importance of diversifying foreign trade.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan plan to increase rail transport through key border crossings.
Negotiations between the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan focused on significantly increasing rail freight traffic between the two countries. The parties discussed expanding capacity at key border crossings, which play a key role in regional logistics chains and transit.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is transferring its TransFER service to the Verona–Duisburg route and increasing its frequency.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group announced the relocation of its intermodal TransFER service between Italy and Germany from its Wuppertal terminal to a facility in Duisburg. This decision is due to the ongoing modernization of Germany’s heavily used rail corridors, which has temporarily limited the availability of the previous terminal. The new logistics hub offers modern infrastructure and additional capacity for storage and handling of cargo, which is already supporting growth in volumes and attracting new customers.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed on measures to increase rail transit.
The Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan held talks with the head of the transport department of Uzbekistan on expanding transit potential and developing railway cooperation. The meeting was held as part of efforts to increase Kazakhstan’s transit traffic to 55 million tonnes. The parties noted the strategic role of rail traffic between the countries in strengthening trade and economic ties, international transit, and regional transport integration.
Craiss Generation Logistik has opened an expanded logistics centre in Weiz.
On February 13, logistics company Craiss Generation Logistik Austria GmbH & Co. KG officially opened its new facilities at its Weiz site. Following the expansion, the facility now provides approximately 40,000 square meters of warehouse and production space for the electrical and energy equipment manufacturer, for whom the operator has managed a dedicated warehouse since 2021. The opening ceremony was attended by approximately 300 guests, including representatives of the company, the client, and regional authorities.
KTZ Express tested rice exports from Kazakhstan to Antwerp via the Middle Corridor.
KTZ Express organized a pilot export shipment of Kazakhstani broken rice to the Port of Antwerp (Belgium) via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The shipment was carried out multimodally, using rail infrastructure and shipping lines across the Caspian and Black Seas, enabling the testing of an alternative logistics scheme for deliveries to Europe.
CLdN acquires Samskip’s container and multimodal business between Europe, the UK and Ireland.
Logistics and shipping company CLdN announced an agreement with multimodal operator Samskip to acquire its container and door-to-door business between continental Europe, the UK, and Ireland. The deal covers services connecting Rotterdam with key UK and Irish ports, handling over 1,000 vessel calls annually, as well as cargo transportation for a wide range of customers, including consumer goods manufacturers. As part of the transaction, CLdN will receive lease agreements for over 5,000 multimodal units – containers of various types, including refrigerated containers and specialized flatcars.