Suez asks Maersk to resume transits
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has invited Danish shipping company Maersk to gradually resume the transit of its vessels through the canal, reaffirming the Egyptian waterway’s role as a key hub for global trade. According to Daily News Egypt, the appeal was made by SCA chairman Osama Rabie during a meeting with Denmark’s ambassador to Egypt, Lars Bo Møller, and a national delegation. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and launching new joint projects between the Authority and Maersk. Rabie highlighted ongoing progress, including the imminent inauguration of the expanded East Port Said container terminal, which will enhance the canal’s competitiveness and logistical capacity. Møller reiterated Maersk’s commitment to maintaining the route, describing Suez as “the main gateway to global trade”, and added that the company would monitor developments in the Red Sea with a view to a full resumption of transits.
Unified Eurasian rail network
At the Russia–Central Asia summit held in Tajikistan, Russian president Vladimir Putin proposed unifying the region’s main transport projects into a single coordinated network. The initiative aims to integrate regional rail and road corridors, facilitating faster exchanges and reducing logistical barriers. The proposal comes as several Central Asian countries develop trade routes bypassing Russia, a trend viewed with concern in Moscow. The plan would connect Russia’s main logistics hubs with corridors running through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, creating an integrated transport system between Europe and Asia.
New Kuehne+Nagel air hub in Bengaluru
Kuehne+Nagel has inaugurated a new air gateway in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen its global logistics network and meet growing demand in the technology, healthcare and automotive sectors. The facility handles freight consolidation and deconsolidation operations, streamlining customs procedures and ensuring temperature control for sensitive cargo. Integrated with the company’s digital platforms, including the myKN booking portal, the centre provides real-time tracking and simplified operational management. Bengaluru was chosen for its direct connections to major international hubs such as Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Dubai and Chicago, as well as its strategic position in interregional trade. The new gateway increases cargo efficiency, reduces costs and improves flexibility across both commercial and charter networks. According to Kuehne+Nagel, the facility strengthens its ability to serve key trade corridors linking Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and North America.
Treatment of Turin–Lyon tunnel excavations
On 9 October 2025, Telt and the consortium Geme Lyon Turin inaugurated the first excavation material treatment plant for the CO11 worksite of the Turin–Lyon base tunnel, located in Illaz, in the commune of Saint-Julien-Montdenis. The plant, part of a binational material management system together with the CO10 worksite on the Italian side, is one of the pillars of the circular economy approach adopted for the project. The CO11 site will process 23 million tonnes of excavated material on the French side and employ over 300 people at peak activity. More than half of the material will be reused directly in railway construction, concrete production, embankments and the platform of the new Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne station. The Illaz site features over five kilometres of electric conveyor belts connecting different processing points, eliminating around 700,000 truck journeys and cutting CO₂ emissions. Operating from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, the facility is automated and subject to continuous environmental monitoring. Non-reusable materials are sent to temporary or permanent deposits within the project, which will undergo environmental restoration and rehabilitation.
Amazon strengthens logistics in Belgium
According to Belgian newspaper L’Echo, Amazon will invest USD 1.16 billion, around EUR 1 billion, in Belgium between 2025 and 2027. The initiative aims to develop logistics infrastructure and strengthen cooperation with national postal operator Bpost and local small and medium-sized enterprises. The main objective is to enable same-day deliveries and improve distribution capacity by expanding warehouse networks and transport flows. The plan also includes reinforcing supply chains, boosting process efficiency and enhancing competitiveness in the domestic market. Amazon currently employs around 400 people in Belgium and has invested EUR 800 million in the country over the past decade. The new investment marks a step change in the group’s logistics operations, expanding its network of local partners and operators. Belgian sources indicate that the plan will cover both upgrades to existing distribution centres and the creation of new infrastructure, with a view to strengthening cooperation between Amazon and Bpost in e-commerce deliveries.
Direct train between the Black Sea and the Caspian
Georgia and Azerbaijan have launched a new direct rail link between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. The agreement, signed by Georgian Railway and Azerbaijan Railways, establishes a dedicated block train service for container traffic. The main goal is to speed up the return of empty containers along the east–west route and reduce reliance on road transport. According to Georgian Railway, the project is part of efforts to boost the Trans-Caspian corridor, a key route for trade between Europe and Asia. The service will improve the reliability of intermodal shipments and make more efficient use of the regional rail network. The two railway companies plan to gradually expand the service to full loads and integrate it with additional logistics terminals in Georgian and Azerbaijani ports.
