A thematic session dedicated to the development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Route (TITR) was held in Munich as part of the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative. The focus was on turning strategic plans to expand logistics connectivity with Central Asia into real infrastructure and commercial projects.
Baltic Hub has officially launched the T3 terminal at the Port of Gdansk, a key infrastructure project that will enhance Poland’s logistics potential and strengthen its position in the global supply chain. The new terminal covers 36 hectares and will increase the hub’s annual capacity from 3 to 4.5 million TEU by the end of 2025, allowing it to handle the world’s largest container ships thanks to a berth depth of 17.5 meters.
The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine considers Greece as a strategic partner in the restoration of port infrastructure and the development of maritime transport. During the Ukrainian-Greek business forum, Deputy Minister Maryna Denysiuk emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Greek ports of Thessaloniki and Alexandroupolis, which are already actively used as alternative routes for the export of Ukrainian grain in the context of the Black Sea blockade.
During the international trade fair Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich, Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. (ONE) signed an agreement with the city of Hamburg on the future use of shore power supply in the port. The document was signed by ONE Managing Director Takahiro Kikuchi, Hamburg Senator for Economic Affairs Dr. Melanie Leonhard and Chief Commercial Officer of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Friedrich Stuhrmann.
Laso Abnormal Loads (Laso AB) is expanding its presence in Spain with the opening of two new branches, in Porriño (Galicia) and Valladolid (Castilla y Leon). The new office in Valladolid will allow the company to strengthen its coverage in the north and center of the country, providing a more responsive and localized service to its customers.
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, took part in the international exhibition Transport Logistic 2025, which was held from June 2 to 5 in Munich. ADY Chairman Rovshan Rustamov held a number of bilateral meetings with the heads of leading transport and logistics companies. During the talks with China Railway Container Transport Corp. President Yang Bin, the development of cooperation within the framework of the “One Belt – One Road” initiative, as well as the strengthening of multimodal transportation and digitalization of cargo tracking on the China-Black Sea route were discussed.
The first container train has been sent from the joint cargo terminal in Xi’an (China) to the Kazakh-Chinese Zhetysu terminal in Almaty. The grand opening of the new logistics complex is scheduled for June 10, after which the facility will become the largest container hub in southern Kazakhstan.
From the end of August, Contargo will be operating its own direct rail line between Dourges in France and Duisburg in Germany. The new route will operate on a fixed schedule with three round trips per week, offering a sustainable and reliable transport solution.
The Tbilisi Dry Port, the first modern railway container terminal in the region, has opened in the capital of Georgia. This infrastructure solution is being implemented in three stages, the first phase has already been completed with investments of $21 million. The current throughput capacity of the terminal is up to 100 thousand containers per year, and after the completion of all stages, it will increase to 200 thousand.
DHL Aviation, the aviation division of DHL Express, has introduced Xcelerate, a new product – an expedited airport-to-airport solution for urgent shipments. The service offers guaranteed capacity, priority loading and minimal transit times, targeting the needs of freight forwarders and large shippers who value speed and reliability. Bookings can be made up to the flight departure, and confirmations are made almost instantly.
