ERSAI Industrial Port has begun implementing a strategic dredging project for the waters and approach channel of the port of Kuryk, aimed at increasing operational depths to five meters and ensuring stable navigation throughout the year. The project is fully financed by the company’s own funds and is considered a key step in the development of port infrastructure in the Caspian Sea.
On December 23, 2025, A2B-online celebrated a significant milestone in its history with the launch of its new vessel, the A2B Vision, built at the SEDEF shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey. This long-awaited moment is the culmination of years of work by the company’s team and marks the beginning of a new era for the A2B-online fleet. The vessel is expected to embark on its maiden voyage in mid-2026, followed by the A2B Progress.
CLdN and DFDS have agreed to extend their capacity charter agreement on the Zeebrugge-Gothenburg route for another five years, simultaneously increasing the route’s cargo capacity. This agreement aims to further develop maritime connections between Scandinavia and Western Europe, more efficiently serve growing customer demand, and reduce the environmental footprint of shipping.
EU transport ministers have agreed on a common position on a comprehensive reform of vehicle safety regulations, which will directly affect carriers and commercial vehicle operators. The package of changes includes more stringent roadside inspections for heavy trucks, expanded emissions testing, and a complete transition to digital vehicle safety documents. The updated regulations cover periodic vehicle inspections, roadside inspections of commercial vehicles, and registration documents, with the aim of improving road safety, identifying high-emission vehicles, and streamlining enforcement.
On December 15, the country’s first battery-powered passenger train, manufactured at the Polish plant of Stadler, a Swiss group company, arrived in Lithuania. The new rolling stock is part of LTG Link’s fleet renewal program: by the end of 2026, the company plans to receive six battery-powered trains, adding a total of 15 new trains to its fleet – nine electric trains and six battery-powered ones. According to LTG Link CEO Kristina Meide, the project reflects the company’s commitment to making rail travel more sustainable, comfortable, and modern.
In the first eleven months of the year, the Port of Klaipėda handled nearly 36 million tonnes of cargo, demonstrating double-digit growth compared to the same period last year and maintaining its status as the leading port in the Baltics. Key drivers were containerized cargo, ro-ro ferry shipments, and liquefied natural gas. Containerized cargo reached nearly 12 million tonnes, a 29% year-on-year increase and accounting for a third of the port’s total cargo throughput.
In January–November 2025, freight traffic volumes across the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy network reached 287.9 million tons, a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. Export traffic increased by 6.5% to 80.2 million tons, while domestic traffic increased by 2.5% to 161.4 million tons, confirming the company’s steady growth in transportation activities.
Construction of a new intermodal logistics hub of pan-European significance – the second container terminal for METRANS Group in Hungary, part of HHLA – has officially begun in Szeged, Hungary. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, HIPA Chairman István Jóó, Szeged Mayor László Botka, and METRANS CEO Peter Kiss. The new terminal is scheduled to open in 2027, strengthening Hungary’s position in European supply chains and boosting the region’s competitiveness.
Global container shipping continues to undergo rapid transformation, opening up new opportunities for shippers, and CF&S is supporting clients through these changes. A significant milestone was the completion of the Sea Legend’s voyage from China to Northern Europe via the Northern Sea Route in just 20 days – significantly faster than traditional routes through the Suez Canal or around the Cape of Good Hope. At the same time, carriers are reassessing their service networks: Interasia Lines, Namsung, OOCL, and Shanghai Jin Jiang have joined the FCS3/SJJ route, while Sinokor has reallocated capacity to the FIX/IFX2/CIE service in partnership with SeaLead, Sinotrans, and T.S. Lines.
For the first time in its history, China’s trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion, reaching $1.076 trillion over the 11 months. This record was set amid a partial détente in relations with the United States – in October, Beijing and Washington agreed to a year-long trade truce. However, US tariffs on Chinese goods remain in place, and certain product categories remain subject to strict tariff restrictions, forcing China to actively restructure its export strategy.
