VTG restructures operations, introduces separate Logistics and Production divisions.
The restructuring separates the company’s core activities into three branches: Leasing, Logistics, and Production.
Boluda Shipping acquires DB Cargo’s stake in Spanish operator Transfesa.
DB Cargo, the freight division of German Railways (Deutsche Bahn), has agreed to sell its shares in the Spanish operator Transfesa to Boluda Shipping. As a result of the transaction, Boluda plans to become the second-largest freight rail company in Spain after Renfe Mercancías.
The Port of Gdansk will conduct a business mission to Tokyo to develop Polish-Japanese trade.
On November 27, 2025, the Port of Gdańsk will host an economic mission in Tokyo, which could catalyze the development of trade relations between Poland and Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy and one of the most promising destinations for Polish exports. The event will include a B2B session, the Gdańsk Port Business Mixer, where Polish companies will meet directly with Japanese importers, distributors, and investors.
The Swedish Club has entered into a strategic partnership with Ping An in China.
The Swedish Club has announced a strategic partnership with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance, part of the Ping An Group, to expand its presence in the Chinese maritime market. This is the club’s first such alliance in China.
Kazlogistics and BCG discussed the development prospects of Kazakhstan’s transport industry.
A meeting between Kanat Almagambetov, CEO of Kazlogistics, and representatives of the Boston Consulting Group (USA), took place in Astana. The parties discussed key challenges and opportunities for developing freight transportation in Kazakhstan. They focused on infrastructure, document management, and the limited capacity of terminals and transport and logistics centers.
Kazakhstan will double its freight traffic by 2029.
The Kazakh government has unveiled plans for the large-scale development of transport infrastructure and the digitalization of logistics. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the volume of freight traffic in the country will double by 2029 as part of the implementation of the President’s instructions.
DB Cargo launched Slovakia Shuttle for faster transport between Slovakia and Germany.
DB Cargo has introduced a new Slovakia Shuttle service, which directly connects Žilina (Slovakia) via Ostrava (Czech Republic) with Halle (Germany). The journey time is just one day, making the route particularly convenient for companies handling metal products, pulp, consumer goods, and palletized cargo.
Группа компаний AD Ports заказала на Бакинском судостроительном заводе два новых контейнеровоза.
Группа компаний AD Ports подписала контракт с Бакинским судостроительным заводом (Азербайджан) на строительство двух мелкосидящих контейнеровозов вместимостью 780 TEU каждый, специально предназначенных для работы в Каспийском море. Ввод судов в эксплуатацию запланирован на четвертый квартал 2027 года, что позволит увеличить контейнероемкость и усилить транскаспийский логистический коридор.
Contargo launches new rail service between Poland and France.
The logistics group Contargo announced the launch of a new intermodal service, Poland France Shuttle (PFS), connecting Poland and France on two routes: Dourges–Krzewie and Dourges–Kutno. The first route will begin with a weekly service between the LDCT terminal in Dourges and the Miratrans Terminal in Krzewie, while the second will provide regular service across central Poland using PCC’s partner network.
Lemtrans and Rail Trans Investment have completed the first stage of construction of a container terminal in Fastiv.
Ukraine’s largest private railcar operator, Lemtrans Group, and Rail Trans Investment, have completed the first phase of construction of the Fastiv Container Terminal. The project includes the construction of two new railway lines and a modern container yard designed to store up to 1,350 TEUs. The terminal, covering over 13 hectares, is already capable of handling up to 19,000 TEUs per year, with future capacity expected to increase to 55,000 TEUs.