Rising oil prices linked to renewed geopolitical tension in the Middle East are increasing cost pressure on European road freight, reinforcing the case for rail and intermodal transport on longer distances.
As of February 2026, the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes remain a core trade lifeline for Ukraine, supporting the majority of imports and a large share of non-agricultural exports.
As of February 2026, the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes remain a core trade lifeline for Ukraine, supporting the majority of imports and a large share of non-agricultural exports.
Hupac increased transport volumes in 2025 despite major infrastructure disruption across key European freight corridors, while warning that network constraints remain a structural risk for combined transport.