Euroports Greece, the operator of the GEK TERNA terminal in the port of Kavala (Greece), has successfully handled its largest vessel ever, the RoRo MV Endurance. This giant, which is among the largest commercial RoRo vessels in the world, became the largest vessel ever received by the Philippos B terminal.
Shipping company CLdN has announced a 25% increase in capacity on its Liverpool to Dublin route, thanks to the introduction of larger vessels. These vessels will be able to carry more cargo per voyage, reducing CO₂ emissions per tonne of cargo carried by up to 50%. The new schedule will see 24 return sailings per week between CLdN’s upgraded terminal at Brocklebank Quay in the Port of Liverpool and Dublin Port.
JSC Kedentransservice signed three strategic agreements with the Jinhua Transport and Investment Group and Zhejiang China Commodities City Group in the Chinese city of Yiwu. The documents are aimed at developing terminal infrastructure and deepening cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in the field of logistics and cargo transportation.
International logistics operator Rhenus Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). As part of the agreement, Rhenus will begin operating barges on India’s key national waterways – the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, as well as on the NW-1, NW-2, NW-16 routes and the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol. In the first phase, the company will deploy pushers and 20 barges from Germany, each capable of carrying up to 400 tonnes, with the possibility of combining them to transport up to 1,200 tonnes per trip.
Estonian national carrier Elron has announced plans to purchase six high-speed electric trains for operation on the new Rail Baltica mainline with a European gauge of 1,435 mm. The trains will use 25 kV AC and are designed for speeds of up to 200 km/h. Each train will be up to 100 meters long and will be able to carry about 200 passengers and will be compatible for operation in dual mode.
Maersk is actively implementing the Gemini Cooperation network on the East-West routes, with full completion expected by June 2025. The new structure is aimed at improving the reliability of sea transportation, improving inventory management and increasing flexibility for customers. Sebastian von Heijn, head of Maersk’s Suez routes, noted that the network will ensure end-to-end supply stability.
The Port of Klaipeda has opened a modern fleet base, which will become the new hub for all specialized equipment and vessels of the Port Authority. The facility is of strategic importance – it will ensure a quick response in emergency situations and increase the efficiency of port maintenance. The base is equipped with repair shops, water supply systems for ships and modern conditions for divers, environmental services and crews.
China, Germany, the Netherlands and Togo have joined the new UN Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Rail, which aims to eliminate legal barriers and competitive disadvantages of rail transport in the Europe-Asia corridor. The document aims to harmonize transportation conditions, which will reduce costs and increase the attractiveness of rail routes for cargo owners.
The divestment is being handled by the parent company Wiener Lokalbahnen, which is fully owned by the City of Vienna.
The LTG railway group demonstrates sustainable growth and efficiency: in 2024, the company received 499 million euros in revenue (10% more than last year) and a net profit of 37 million euros. Thanks to this, the state will receive 33 million euros in dividends. According to CEO Egidijus Lazauskas, the company has successfully adapted to geopolitical challenges and continues to implement strategic projects and expand into Western markets.
