A new logistics hub for Sda opens in Nichelino
Sda–Poste Italiane has inaugurated a new tailor-made logistics hub in Nichelino, near Turin, built by the AF Ferrari Group. The warehouse spans a total area of 20,000 square metres, including 8,000 covered, and is designed to optimise logistics processes. A 514.80 kWp photovoltaic system has been installed to support operations, supplying thousands of kWh annually for self-consumption, ensuring clean energy and economic savings. The project also includes a photovoltaic canopy and construction solutions aimed at energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Betuweroute closed for eight weeks
From 20 June, the freight railway line Betuweroute will be shut for eight weeks for major maintenance works. The closure affects the stretch between Emmerich and Oberhausen, the German extension of the railway, which is a vital cargo link from the Port of Rotterdam to Germany. The line is used daily by numerous trains operated by DB Cargo and other international freight rail operators.
US tariffs hit the Port of Los Angeles in May
After ten consecutive months of growth, the Port of Los Angeles recorded a 4.8% drop in container traffic in May 2025, handling 717,000 teu compared to 753,000 in the same month of 2024. The port authority attributed the decline entirely to the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Gene Seroka, executive director of the Californian port, highlighted that this marked the lowest monthly volume in the past two years, with imports down by 19% compared to April. Seroka warned that without new stable trade agreements, consumers could face higher prices and fewer choices during the holiday season. Specifically, both loaded imports (356,000 teu, -8.9%) and exports (121,000 teu, -4.0%) declined in May, while empty containers increased (+1.8%). Between January and May 2025, total traffic reached 4.06 million teu, up 4.1%.
Pasifik Eurasia and China Railway sign agreement for the Middle Corridor
Turkish rail operator Pasifik Eurasia has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of China Railway for the transport of block trains along the Middle Corridor. The deal aims to strengthen rail links between China and Europe via the Caspian Sea and Türkiye. The initial objective is to operate 1,000 block trains per year on this strategic route.
Maersk launches Berlin Mærsk, first of a new dual-fuel class
On 18 June, Maersk christened the Berlin Mærsk at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. This is the first vessel in a new series of 17,480 teu container ships powered by dual-fuel engines, including methanol. It is the 14th dual-fuel ship in the Maersk fleet, with five more sister vessels to follow. The Berlin Mærsk will enter service on 7 July from Shanghai on the AE3 Asia-Europe route. Its design is based on the Ane Mærsk class but with greater width and capacity, making it Maersk’s largest dual-fuel vessel to date.
Maersk suspends calls at Haifa
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the temporary suspension of calls at the Port of Haifa in Israel. The decision follows a risk assessment related to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The Danish company stated that the measure was taken to ensure crew safety amid potential threats at Israeli ports. The suspension applies to ships currently operated by Maersk.
Bertschi completes C2 terminal in Rotterdam
Bertschi has completed the expansion of the C2 terminal at its Rotterdam site, adding more than 1,000 teu of capacity. The terminal is now equipped with Hvo fuel infrastructure, certified containment basins for hazardous goods, and heating options for temperature-sensitive cargo. Intermodal connections by ship, rail, and truck have also been improved. The site now has a total capacity of 7,300 teu, of which 2,200 are designated for hazardous materials.
Cma Cgm updates Asia to North Europe rates
From 1 July 2025, Cma Cgm will apply new Freight All Kinds (Fak) rates for shipments from Asian ports — including Japan, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh — to all ports in Northern Europe, including the United Kingdom, Portugal, Finland, and Estonia. The new rates, valid until further notice but no later than 15 July 2025, will be 2,250 US dollars per 20-foot container and 4,100 dollars per 40-foot container (GP, HC, or reefer).
Wfs cargo terminal in Lyon
Worldwide Flight Services has signed a 20-year lease for a new cargo terminal at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, scheduled to open in summer 2026. The site, named Aéroport de Lyon DC1, will cover 5.2 hectares and include 25,313 square metres of facilities, with 19,133 square metres of warehouse space, 2,441 square metres of canopies, and 4,400 square metres of temperature-controlled areas for pharmaceutical shipments, compliant with Gdp (+2/25°C). Adjacent to the runway, the facility will also house three office blocks, two reserved for clients. The project is being developed in collaboration with Groupe em2c, Prologis, and the Lyon airport authority and will create over 300 jobs. The terminal, Wfs’s second French hub after Paris-CDG, will form part of the global Sats-Wfs network and aims for Breeam “Very Good” certification for environmental sustainability.
Reway Group enters the port sector
Reway Group has secured its first contracts in the port sector through two tenders awarded by the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority, with a combined value exceeding 9 million euros. The first, worth around 4 million euros, was awarded to Gema and covers maintenance of rail infrastructure at the ports of La Spezia and Santo Stefano di Magra. The second, worth approximately 5 million euros, was awarded to Mga and involves work to mitigate flood risk at the Melara stream. Work will begin between the first half and the end of 2025.
New logistics development in Sesto Fiorentino
Pgml has begun construction of a new logistics hub in Osmannoro, in the municipality of Sesto Fiorentino. Commissioned by Kryalos Sgr and aiming for Breeam certification, the project includes two warehouses: one of 15,000 square metres (with 900 square metres of offices) and another of 35,000 square metres (with 1,800 square metres of offices). Both buildings will feature photovoltaic systems, green roofs, and vertical walls. Plans also include a roundabout, a stormwater retention basin, green corridors, a cycling and pedestrian path, and the redevelopment of the Gaine lakes area.
