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Construction of the T3 terminal in Gdansk, one of the largest hydrotechnical projects in the region, has officially been completed. Work commenced in September 2022 after all permits were obtained, and was carried out by Budimex and DEME under the supervision of Haskoning. The project involved over 400 specialists, and the total volume of work performed exceeded 3.2 million man-hours. The artificial island was created using 4.37 million cubic meters of sand, 160,000 cubic meters of concrete, and 17,500 tons of steel—a figure comparable to global engineering megaprojects.

GEODIS is significantly expanding its capacity in Poland thanks to new lease agreements with Segro, strengthening its support for customers across Europe. The company has acquired nearly 5,500 square meters at Segro Logistics Park Wrocław, Biskupice, to serve a major European food manufacturer, as well as nearly 4,000 square meters at Segro Logistics Park Stryków in central Poland. These new facilities, with convenient motorway access, are becoming key hubs for national and international logistics, accelerating transit between Western, Central, and Eastern Europe.

Polish rail infrastructure manager, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK), and the Port of Gdańsk Authority have signed a cooperation agreement to begin work on expanding rail and road access to the deepwater terminals located on the port island in Gdańsk’s Northern Port.

Infrastructure company LTG Infra (LTG Group) has extended its agreement with Polish infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. to provide assistance in the event of accidents on the European 1435 mm gauge railway. The agreement provides for the prompt deployment of Polish equipment and specialists to support Lithuania, enhancing infrastructure reliability and trust between the countries. According to LTG Group CEO Egidijus Lazauskas, the cooperation ensures the continuity of the strategically important railway connection and strengthens the joint preparedness of both parties.

Road freight rates edge up — narrowing the gap with rail

The Port of Zeebrugge welcomed the container ship MSC San Francisco, with a record draft of 16.80 meters, which berthed at the CSP Zeebrugge terminal. The 366-meter-long, 16,196-TEU vessel arrived from Colombo and is operating on the LION service, which provides direct connections to the Far East via Zeebrugge and then Antwerp.

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its logistics network between Europe and Turkey, where the country is becoming a key link in the Middle Corridor connecting Europe, Central Asia, and China. The route provides a stable and faster alternative to sea and air freight, and Turkey serves as a key logistics hub for the Eurasian market.

ZIM shipping line announced the restoration of its LBX service, the only direct container route between Ukraine and Israel. The resumption of the service will be a significant event for the market and will strengthen trade ties between the two countries.

Польский интермодальный перевозчик Laude Smart Intermodal запустил новое сообщение между Турцией и ЕС через Украину. Первый поезд из 50 специализированных контейнеров Laude отправился из порта Черноморск 5 ноября при участии «Укрзализныци», ознаменовав начало регулярного маршрута из региона Измир (порт Алиага) в Польшу с сокращённым сроком доставки до 10 дней.

Группа AsstrA усилила свои интермодальные услуги, запустив регулярные рейсы между Польшей и ключевыми рынками Южной и Западной Европы, включая Испанию, Португалию и Италию. Новый продукт объединяет железнодорожные и автомобильные перевозки в единый сервис, сокращая сроки доставки, затраты и воздействие компании на окружающую среду.