Man Truck expands logistics centre to support electric transition
A new 53,000-square-metre facility has been inaugurated in Salzgitter, bringing the total surface area of Man Truck & Bus’s global logistics hub to 235,000 square metres. The site, which employs 800 people, serves around 120 countries with over 220,000 spare parts for diesel, electric and hydrogen vehicles. The new building is set to support the growth of the company’s zero-emission product range, with over 12,000 components dedicated to electric mobility.
Turkey launches rail ferry across the Sea of Marmara
The new Erdeniz rail ferry began operations on 9 May, linking the cities of Bandırma and Tekirdağ via sea, with the goal of boosting rail connections towards Europe. Measuring 198 metres in length and equipped with 807 metres of on-board rails, the ferry can carry up to 60 wagons per trip, operating continuously with an annual capacity of around 2.8 million tonnes. Developed by Turkey’s Ministry of Transport, the service allows the transit of dangerous goods banned from the Bosphorus tunnel and cuts travel time by 60%. Authorities believe the project will enhance domestic logistics and strengthen Turkey’s role along the Middle Corridor linking Asia and Europe.
Omv Petrom opens Romania’s largest electric charging hub
Omv Petrom has inaugurated the country’s largest electric vehicle charging hub along the A1 motorway, near Miercurea Sibiului. Located at kilometre 288+810 on the Sibiu–Orăștie stretch, the site includes two stations with a total of 34 fast-charging points, 16 for electric cars and 18 for electric trucks. The installed capacity totals 10 MW, evenly split between directions. Each heavy-duty charger can deliver up to 400 kW, enabling full recharges in about two hours. Positioned along one of Romania’s key logistics corridors and part of the TEN-T network, the hub supports Omv Petrom’s aim to surpass 5,000 public charging points nationwide by 2030.
Disruptions at the port of Koper due to works on Slovenia’s rail network
The port of Koper continues to face major disruptions caused by ongoing works on the Slovenian rail network. Metrans has cancelled around 40 trains to and from the port over the past two weeks due to closures, delays and limited capacity managed by SŽ–Infrastruktura. Train schedules are being adjusted daily based on infrastructure availability. Operations at the Luka Koper container terminal are also affected by capacity constraints. Slovenia is carrying out upgrades that include track doubling and the deployment of the Ertms/Etcs system for European rail traffic management.
Humanoid robots for welding work in Korean shipyards
Hd Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has launched a project involving humanoid robots to perform welding tasks in shipyards. Together with Hd Hyundai Robotics, the company signed a memorandum of understanding in Houston with artificial intelligence and robotics firms Persona AI and Vazil Company. The initiative aims to address the shortage of skilled labour in heavy industry.
Kuehne+Nagel strengthens presence in Liège with new cargo flights
Liège Airport has announced the expansion of Kuehne+Nagel’s operations, with support from Atlas Air Worldwide. The plan includes the deployment of Boeing 747-8F aircraft, including the Inspire freighter, with payloads exceeding 140 tonnes and ranges over 8,000 kilometres. Kuehne+Nagel is enhancing its cargo services, from express shipments to temperature-controlled logistics, supported by direct access to the airport’s airside warehouses.
DP World invests $760 million in Dominican Republic’s Caucedo port
DP World has unveiled a $760 million investment plan to expand the port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic and develop a new 225-hectare free trade zone. The expansion will increase terminal capacity from 2.5 to 3.1 million TEUs and aims to attract $3.9 billion in foreign direct investment, turning Caucedo into a regional logistics hub. The new facilities will accommodate large vessels and include roads, utilities, commercial areas and space for logistics operators.
Record growth for China Railway Express from Xi’an
As of 29 April 2025, China Railway Express (Xi’an) had operated over 2,000 trains, marking a year-on-year increase of more than 30% in freight volume. The return train ratio has reached 60%. A single-document model for integrated rail-water transport was introduced for the first time, improving efficiency by 30% and cutting costs by 25%. Xi’an International Port Station has enhanced operations with an intelligent yard management system, raising annual capacity to 6 million TEUs. The first Silk Road Pioneer team has also been established to offer end-to-end logistics services.
