Container traffic rises at the port of Trieste
The port of Trieste closed the first quarter with 13.6 million tonnes handled, down 4.25% compared to the same period in 2024. The drop is mainly due to a slowdown in liquid bulk traffic, which fell by 12.34% owing to maintenance at the Tal refineries. However, container traffic reached a historic high with 237,534 teu moved, up 34.75%, marking the best first quarter ever. March alone recorded 87,837 teu, a 39.34% increase and the highest monthly figure in a decade. Ro-ro containers also rose by 11.30%, general cargo by 14.62%, and ro-ro units by 2.35%. Solid bulk declined slightly by 26.32%, although cereal shipments grew by 12.23% and metallurgical products doubled, rising by 100%.
First Msc train arrives at the Nola Intermodal Terminal
The Intermodal Terminal of Nola, Italy, has welcomed its first train operated by Msc, launching a new collaboration between the shipping group and the Campania logistics hub. The service, managed by Medlog, links Nola with national and European destinations such as Milan, Piacenza, Gioia Tauro and the Benelux. In 2024, the inland port recorded an 18% increase in intermodal transport units, surpassing 70,000 units handled. The terminal, managed by Tin, covers an area of 225,000 square metres and features 13 one-kilometre-long tracks, integrating rail and road transport.
Seaway opens in Naples in partnership with Logship
Seaway Agency has opened a new office in Naples, following its branches in Bari and Livorno, further strengthening its presence in southern Italy. The initiative stems from a partnership with Logship, a logistics operator based at the Nola Interport. The initial goal is to handle up to 10,000 containers, with an expected increase to 15,000 by the end of 2025. The focus is on inbound traffic from the Far East and exports to the United States, with particular attention to sea routes from China. The project includes the integration of logistics and customs services, offering digital and intermodal solutions with a low environmental impact.
Dfds revenues grow thanks to Ekol acquisition
In the first quarter of 2025, Dfds posted record revenues of 7.54 billion Danish kroner, up 7.5% on 2024, driven by the integration of Turkish company Ekol Logistics. Revenues in the logistics division rose by 29.4% to 4.05 billion, while ferry revenues fell by 5.4% to 3.99 billion. Ebitda dropped by 21.8% to 748 million. The net loss widened to 328 million kroner, compared to a loss of 48 million in the same period of 2024. The fleet transported 10.5 million lane metres of rolling cargo, down 0.3%, and 808,000 passengers, down 27.5%.
Turkey and Armenia consider reopening the Kars railway
Turkey and Armenia are evaluating the reopening of the railway line between Kars and Gyumri, which is currently out of service. The two countries do not have open border crossings, but this railway could become the first link to be restored. The initiative represents a potential step towards easing tensions between Ankara and Yerevan. Authorities are assessing the feasibility of the project, which would form part of the Middle Corridor transport route.
Alicante port to be connected to the standard gauge rail network
The Spanish Ministry of Transport has begun the necessary expropriations to adapt the Alicante-La Encina railway line to standard gauge. This development will allow the port of Alicante to benefit from direct and continuous rail connections both northbound and southbound, significantly improving freight transport by rail.
DoorDash acquires Deliveroo for £2.9 billion
US-based DoorDash has acquired British company Deliveroo for £2.9 billion, equivalent to about 3.9 billion dollars or 4.5 billion euros, marking its entry into the European home food delivery market. The deal includes the purchase of all shares at 180 pence each, representing a 44% premium over the 4 April closing price of 125 pence. Following the announcement, Deliveroo shares rose by 3.10% on the London Stock Exchange, reaching 175.20 pence, just below the takeover offer price. DoorDash is now preparing to compete with Just Eat and Uber Eats across Europe.
