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Maersk sees optimism in the market: EU export volumes are expected to recover from September 2025 thanks to a new trade agreement with the US and strong demand for pharmaceuticals, cars and machinery. At the same time, according to Sea Intelligence, global schedule reliability fell to 65.2% in June-July, but the Gemini alliance maintained a high figure of 92%. The company also announced a revision of tariffs for Terminal Handling services, which will come into effect from October.

Lineas has introduced the new Duisburg-Dourges rail route, offering a sustainable and reliable freight solution with three round trips per week. The new service provides fast and environmentally friendly transport between Germany and France, reducing dependence on road transport.

On September 3, PSA Italy announced the expansion of the Stuttgart Express rail service, which connects PSA Genova Pra’s deep-sea container terminal with Kornwestheim in southern Germany. Launched in May 2023, the service has proven to be an efficient solution for shippers.

Logistics operator METRANS has begun integrating electric loaders for first- and last-mile transportation in cities and suburbs, where reducing noise and emissions is especially important. The new vehicles will be part of the company’s strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and improve air quality in densely populated areas.

Lineas and FS Logistix have announced the launch of a joint venture, Modalink, which will take over the management of the Antwerp Mainhub terminal, one of the key facilities of Europe’s second-largest port. The 200,000 sq. m. terminal is equipped with eight 700 m long railway tracks, three gantry cranes and six reloaders, which allows it to handle up to 200,000 containers per year. At the first stage, FS Logistix’s share in Modalink will be 30%, but in the future it may increase to 49%.

From September 1, 2025, the Mont Blanc Tunnel, a key transport artery between France and Italy, is completely closed for more than three months due to major repairs. The traffic restrictions will lead to serious disruptions to international road transport and will force companies to look for longer and more expensive routes.

Despite challenges in Norwegian freight rail and rail infrastructure, CargoNet, the incumbent operators, adds more services for its customers.

BLS Cargo officially introduced the brand to the markets of Germany and Belgium through the new division BLS Cargo Nord. The company’s first locomotives were rebranded, employees received new uniforms, and the headquarters building in Germany acquired updated corporate symbols.

The Ukrainian government has announced the launch of a PPP competition for the First and Container Terminals of the Chornomorsk Sea Port. As the Prime Minister reported, the order to create a competition committee in Odessa was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba. This is the first such project in the port industry since the start of the full-scale war.

Rail operator LTG Cargo (part of the LTG Group) set a new record by transporting 560,000 tons of 2025 grain in August. Despite the late start of the season, the volume of transportation was 22% higher than last year. To ensure logistics, the company prepared about 1,600 wagons – a third more than a year earlier, including 500 new high-capacity grain trucks.