The Genoa–Ventimiglia railway, particularly the doubling of the line between Finale Ligure and Andora, is set to be included in the European TEN-T corridors, potentially making it eligible for EU funding. The development emerged at the recent Connecting Europe Days, with the backing of the European Commissioner and DG MOVE.

The derailment of a Transagent freight train at Meja station in Croatia has severed the Zagreb–Rijeka railway line. Port operators report delays affecting grain, containers, vehicles and bulk cargo, while the alternative route through Slovenia faces axle-load restrictions and no reopening date has yet been announced.

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Between 2026 and early 2027, heavy goods vehicle toll systems across the EU are undergoing changes almost every month, with more distance-based charges and CO2-related components. The IRU index shows a 7% year-on-year increase, while average toll costs have risen by almost 20% over the past three years.

Drewry’s World Container Index fell 2% to $4,351 per FEU, driven by weaker rates on transpacific and Asia–Europe routes during the Chinese holidays. Freight rates to Northern Europe declined for the thirteenth consecutive week, while Genoa remained stable.