In January-February 2026, container rail traffic between China and the EU reached 352,000 TEU, a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The number of freight trains on China-Europe routes increased by 32% during this period, reaching 3,501 trips.
In 2026, over 11,000 kilometers of roads in Kazakhstan will be constructed, reconstructed, and repaired, of which approximately 3,400 kilometers are new construction and modernization projects. This year will mark the launch of large-scale infrastructure initiatives designed to improve regional connectivity, reduce distances between key hubs, and enhance traffic safety.
NOVANDI has inaugurated new rail freight connections linking Liège, Belgium, with destinations in Italy and Romania.
JD Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines have expanded cargo air service between China and Central Europe by launching regular flights between Urumqi and Warsaw. These flights operate three times weekly and are aimed at strengthening direct logistics links between China and Poland, reducing delivery times, and increasing capacity on this route.
DHL Global Forwarding is expanding its controlled air capacity on the Asia-Europe route by launching weekly cargo flights on the Shanghai-Leipzig and Liège-Hong Kong routes. The new service is being implemented in close cooperation with DHL Express and aims to strengthen the group’s position in the rapidly growing trade corridor between the two regions, providing customers with additional capacity, speed, and supply chain stability.
On March 31, 2026, Turkey signed a €1.67 billion financing agreement with the World Bank for the Istanbul Northern Rail Line (INRAIL) project. The new 125-kilometer-long line will provide an alternative to existing routes across the Bosphorus and strengthen the country’s role as an international logistics hub. The line is expected to significantly relieve congestion in the metropolis’s existing transportation system and improve the sustainability of regional logistics.
Rail transport in Poland entered 2026 with diverging trends, as passenger traffic continued to grow strongly while freight volumes remained below last year’s levels.
AD Ports Group has summarized the results of 2025 and reported record financial results. In its annual report, titled “Curating Connectivity,” the company announced a significant expansion of international trade corridors and a strengthening of its global presence. Despite regional conflicts and a challenging macroeconomic environment, the group, according to the report, has strengthened its position in the global market.
CEVA Logistics announced a contract extension with the But-Conforama group at the SITL trade fair in Paris. The French home goods retailer has entrusted the logistics operator with the management of domestic seaborne import shipments, as well as full customs clearance support, for another two years. This agreement strengthens CEVA’s status as a key logistics partner in the French market.
AirExplore has signed a wet lease agreement with Polish charter airline Enter Air for the 2026 summer season. Under the contract, two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, each with a capacity of 189 seats, will be based in Katowice and operate flights to popular European holiday destinations from May 1 to October 31, 2026.
