Hannibal, a multimodal operator within the Contship Group, has expanded its European rail network by launching a new service connecting the RHM (Rail Hub Milano) inland terminal in Melzo, Italy, with the Europoort Rotterdam terminal in the Netherlands. This new route links one of the Port of Rotterdam’s major logistics hubs with the Italian rail hub, providing access to key transport corridors in Northern Europe.
Germany’s rail freight performance fell by 5.4% in 2025, according to the Federal Network Agency, Germany’s regulator for rail, energy, telecoms and postal markets.
The European logistics alliance System Alliance Europe (SAE) has reported its results for the 2025 fiscal year, marking the most successful period in the organization’s history since its inception. According to SAE Chairman Tassilo Schneider, shipment volumes continued to grow steadily: the number of deliveries rose by 16.7% compared to 2024, climbing from 3.0 million to 3.5 million. Meanwhile, the total volume of transported cargo increased by 10%, reaching 1.1 million tonnes, up from 1.0 million tonnes the previous year.
The European road freight market returned to growth in 2025 following virtually flat performance the previous year. According to estimates by the analytics firm Transport Intelligence (TI), the market volume is set to reach €440.4 billion, a 1.4% increase in real terms compared to 2024. Forecasts indicate that the market will continue to recover in 2026, expanding by another 1.6% to €447.6 billion. However, analysts warn that growth rates will be constrained by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and economic slowdowns in Germany, France, and Italy.
Lagermax Logistics Croatia has completed the construction of a new warehouse complex at its headquarters in Luka, near Zagreb. With the facility now operational, the company’s total warehousing capacity has reached 60,000 square meters. This infrastructure expansion aims to strengthen Lagermax’s position as a key logistics hub in Southeast Europe.
DB Cargo BTT developed and implemented a new container transport scheme to Switzerland within three months after the container wagons previously used were withdrawn from the market in late 2025. Changing market conditions threatened existing intermodal supply chains – particularly for the chemical industry, where logistics stability is critical. The new solution has ensured uninterrupted transport operations since the beginning of the current year.
Logistics company Hannibal has announced the launch of a new rail service connecting the Melzo inland terminal (Rail Hub Milano) in Italy with the Europoort Rotterdam terminal in the Netherlands. The company noted that the new route will expand logistics capabilities in Northern Europe and strengthen integration into European transport corridors.
Logistics company Maersk has stated that, despite positive signals in US-Iran relations, the situation in the Middle East remains unstable. The company intends to resume transit through the region only after the safety of the routes has been confirmed. Decisions regarding vessel passage will be made based on risk assessments and recommendations from relevant authorities and partners.
Logistics company A2B-online has announced the relocation of its short-sea shipping service to the UK port of Tilbury. The company noted that the move to the new terminal marks a significant milestone in its business development, enabling network optimization thanks to the port’s strategic location, modern infrastructure, and enhanced cargo-handling capabilities.
The volume of intermodal rail freight in Poland has doubled over the past decade, underscoring the sector’s steady growth. While a slowdown occurred in 2022–2023, the market rebounded in 2024, surpassing the 2021 record by 4%.
