Denmark to scrap 25-hour truck parking limit
From 1 January 2026, Denmark will remove the 25-hour parking limit for lorries in state-run rest areas along the motorway network. Introduced in 2018, the measure was aimed at curbing prolonged stops but has since been deemed unfair and inefficient. Transport minister Thomas Danielsen explained that the rule penalised Danish hauliers and generated high administrative costs. The regular 45-hour weekly rest in the cab remains prohibited, as required by EU regulations. From 2026, the police will resume enforcement of parking rules.
Construction begins on green hydrogen plant in Porto Marghera
Construction has started on the renewable hydrogen plant of the Sapio Group in Porto Marghera. Fulvio Lino di Blasio, president of the Port Authority, reiterated the authority’s active role in supporting businesses in the port area. The 4.59 MW plant, powered by solar energy, will produce 1,000 Nm³/h of green hydrogen. It is scheduled to become operational in July 2026.
Unifeeder launches new India-Mediterranean service
Unifeeder has launched the new India Med Service (Imd), strengthening trade links between the Indian Subcontinent and the Mediterranean. Active since 5 July on the eastbound route, the service operates on a 42-day rotation with departures every ten days. It directly connects the Indian ports of Nhava Sheva and Mundra with major Mediterranean hubs such as Port Said East, Alexandria and several Turkish ports. The service is available for both dry and refrigerated cargo.
China-Europe rail link extended to Morocco
A freight train departing from the Chinese metropolis of Chengdu is headed for the Moroccan port of Tangier, the largest in Africa. It is the first such connection combining rail and maritime transport: the train travels through Germany and Spain by rail, then continues by sea to Morocco. The initiative marks a significant extension of the China-Europe rail network.
Train from Shanxi to Baku via the Caspian Sea
At 11 a.m. local time on 9 July, the first China Railway Express train from the Zhongding Shanxi logistics park set off for Europe via the Caspian Sea. The train, made up of 50 wagons and loaded with 106.26 tonnes of photovoltaic modules, is bound for Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. This is the first time a Cre train from Shanxi has taken this route, covering 6,915 kilometres by land and sea in around twenty days, cutting travel time by ten days compared to traditional routes. The initiative strengthens trade ties between Shanxi, Central Asia and Europe.
