In 2025, Poland’s seaports – the Port of Gdańsk, Port of Gdynia, Port of Szczecin, and Port of Świnoujście – handled 141 million tonnes of cargo, 5 million tonnes more than in 2024. Container throughput rose to 3.9 million TEU, an increase of 18%, confirming the growing role of Polish ports in Baltic Sea regional logistics.
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny, the company responsible for the Port Polska strategic project, has invited 20 companies and consortiums to submit bids for the contract engineer role in the design and construction of the first stage of a railway junction in the area of the future airport. Bids are open until March 9. The contractor will be selected based on price criteria.
In 2025, the Port of Hamburg demonstrated positive growth, handling 114.6 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 2.6% compared to the previous year. The container segment was the main driver of growth: transhipment volume reached 8.3 million TEUs, an increase of 7.3%, with each quarter exceeding 2024 results. In terms of tonnage, container traffic increased by 4.6%, confirming the robust demand for port services.
European port and logistics group Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has commissioned the modernized Eurobridge intermodal terminal in Batyove. The new facility, which has become part of the company’s cross-border network, aims to strengthen sustainable rail supply chains between Ukraine and EU countries. The terminal provides a direct connection between the Ukrainian rail system and the European logistics infrastructure.
The Vilnius City Council and LTG Group have extended their memorandum of intent for the development of the Connect II (Grįžratis) site, a former freight yard covering approximately 42 hectares in the city center. As part of the agreement, the city will hold an international competition to develop an urban development concept for the area, which will form the basis for its subsequent transformation. The site, located at the junction of the Naujininkai and Naujamiestis districts, has served an important industrial function for decades and played a significant role in the capital’s economy.
Logistics operator Rhenus Logistics has expanded its operations in Asturias, integrating new local infrastructure to improve service reliability and optimize road transport to Europe. The expansion was implemented in collaboration with Guttrans, increasing regional distribution capacity and quickly responding to growing demand. This allows local companies to gain direct access to the carrier’s European network and daily international groupage shipments to over 30 countries.
Rail operator DB Cargo, together with its subsidiary DB Cargo Hungária, commissioned new infrastructure facilities at its Győr terminal, increasing its handling and cargo processing capacity. The project is aimed at supporting the region’s automotive and industrial sectors, including key partners Audi Hungaria and the Volkswagen Group. The expansion marks another strategic step in the carrier’s European network development.
Laude Smart Intermodal is maintaining and expanding intermodal corridors for Ukrainian exports despite ongoing attacks on infrastructure linked to the war.
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.
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.
