Representatives from ports industry and policy institutions across the Baltic Sea Region met in Hamburg on 23 April 2026 to discuss the future of sustainable transport and green corridors. The workshop titled “From Ports to Green Corridors Energy Transition and Decarbonisation in Transport” took place at the HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort, underlining Hamburg’s role as a key hub for maritime sustainability and innovation. Focus on Energy Transition and Regional Cooperation

DB Cargo Automotive in partnership with Große-Vehne has established a new transhipment terminal in Kecskemét Hungary, further strengthening its European Automotive RailNet. The new facility adds an important access point for both intermodal and conventional transport and is located just seven kilometres from a major automotive production site, enabling faster and more efficient final mile delivery. Enhancing Multimodal Transport Efficiency Since January 2026 trailers have bee

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Ethiopian government to continue prioritizing aviation investment, as passenger demand in the country is expected to triple over the next 20 years. The growth outlook highlights aviation’s increasing importance for Ethiopia’s long-term economic development, with further investment needed in infrastructure, workforce development, and sustainability. Aviation Driving Economic Growth According to IATA data, aviatio

DHL Supply Chain and Pepco have expanded their long term partnership to strengthen Pepco’s distribution operations across Europe. The extended collaboration focuses on improving product availability, accelerating delivery times and enhancing overall network performance to support Pepco’s rapidly growing store network. Multi Site Network Supporting Growth Under the expanded agreement DHL Supply Chain will manage five strategic distribution centers across Central and Eastern Eu

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the resumption of both freighter and belly-hold services to Iraq, restoring important cargo connectivity between Doha and Baghdad. The carrier will introduce a weekly Boeing 777 freighter service to Baghdad (BGW) starting 7 May, followed by the resumption of twice-weekly passenger flights from 10 May. With both operations in place, total cargo capacity will exceed 115 tonnes per week from Doha to Baghdad. Expanding Network and Capacity As of

Lufthansa Cargo has launched its summer flight schedule 2026, further strengthening flexible and reliable transport solutions for global supply chains. The schedule is supported by the company’s own long-haul freighter fleet of 18 Boeing 777F aircraft, operating worldwide. In total, Lufthansa Cargo will offer up to 87 weekly flights to 35 destinations, with a strong focus on adapting capacity to shifting market demand and global developments. Strong Focus on Asia and Global C

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the launch of a new Europe – Red Sea – Middle East Express service in response to growing demand for connections between Europe and the Red Sea region, as well as the ongoing challenges in the Middle East. The service is designed to provide reliable, efficient, and competitive shipping solutions, offering improved transit times suitable for a wide range of cargo types. The first sailing is scheduled from Antwerp on 10 May (voya

The Lithuanian government has approved the special plan for the Kaunas–Vilnius section of the Rail Baltica project, marking a key milestone in the country’s transport and logistics development. The decision also enables the start of land acquisition procedures in the Kaunas and Jonava districts, paving the way for future construction. The Kaunas–Vilnius connection is planned as a later phase of the broader Rail Baltica corridor, which will link Poland with Lithuania, Latvia,

China Eastern Airlines has officially launched its first direct service between Xi’an and Vienna International Airport, marking a significant milestone for both passenger travel and air freight connectivity between Central Europe and Western China. The new route, inaugurated on April 20, 2026, operates three times per week using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. It represents the first-ever nonstop connection between Vienna and Xi’an, reducing transit times to under eleven hours a