The aftermath of a freight train derailment at Barking, east London, continues to disrupt railway services, with repairs expected to extend deep into this week.
Belgian state-owned operator Lineas will take over Area 7 at the Port of Antwerp, gaining control of more than 70% of the area dedicated to single wagonload services.
Hungary’s plan to build a terminal at the Italian port of Trieste is under review by the Hungarian Ministry of Transport. The review was initiated by the recently appointed government, which will decide on the project once it is complete.
A consortium of five organisations is launching a project to produce and use green hydrogen at the Port of Savona. The initiative will include the deployment of hydrogen as an alternative power source for rail freight operations, including last-mile movements within the port.
Poland’s largest infrastructure project, Port Polska, formerly known as CPK, and the city of Kielce have signed a letter of intent to develop an intermodal freight terminal in Obice.
Freight in the US is performing better than many European networks, with rail traffic continuing to grow across much of the market. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) says July extended a run of strong results.
Serbia allocated €45.5m for the reconstruction and expansion of the Port of Prahovo, located on the Danube River. Within the project, the port’s railway infrastructure would be modernised as well.
DB Cargo UK, the British arm of Germany’s state-owned freight operator, has announced details of a multinational corporate restructuring. The most significant move is confirmation that the business will ultimately be offered for sale.
The North East Scotland city of Aberdeen remains synonymous with North Sea oil and gas logistics. As the fossil fuel energy sector matures and declines, the Port of Aberdeen is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its 890-year history.
Amid ongoing disruption across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Cyprus is positioning itself as a stable, EU-based logistics hub at the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean.