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Business
Eastern Europe Could Strengthen Freight Corridor as EIB Reviews €74 Million Ukraine–Hungary Rail Loan
The €153 million project would modernise the Záhony–Chop and Eperjeske–Batovo border hubs handling rail freight between Ukraine and the European Union
Project Remains Under EIB Appraisal
The European Investment Bank is considering an approximately €74 million...
Incidents
Attacks Near Moldova’s Border Intensify as Vinogradovka–Vulcănești Crossing Closes
The damage marks the third serious incident near the Ukraine–Moldova border in less than a week, forcing carriers to reroute traffic again
Traffic and Customs Clearance Suspended
A renewed Russian attack involving strike drones damaged infrastructure...
Business
Black Sea Attacks Drive Wheat Futures Up 17% and Threaten Egypt and Indonesia Supplies
Importers are seeking more expensive wheat from Australia, the United States and Argentina after dozens of Black Sea shipments were delayed or cancelled
Importers Face a Shortage of Available Cargo
Major wheat importers are preparing for...
Transport and shipping
CMA CGM Updates Inland Transport Surcharges to as Much as 21.2%
The additional charge applies to road, rail and barge legs of container shipments, with rates varying by country and transport mode
The Surcharge Covers the Inland Leg
CMA CGM has updated its Inland Emergency Fuel Surcharge,...
Global Affairs
Klaus-Michael Kühne Dies at 89, Leaving a Logistics Empire and a Contested Legacy
The entrepreneur transformed his family forwarding business into a global logistics group and funded major cultural, educational and sporting projects, but never resolved the debate surrounding Kühne+Nagel’s Nazi-era history
Kühne Dies at His Home in...
Transport and shipping
93% of German Electric Truck Operators Are Satisfied With Their Vehicles
The survey of 57 transport companies found that battery-electric trucks already match or outperform comparable diesel vehicles in reliability, although purchase prices and grid connections remain the main barriers to fleet expansion
Survey Covers More...
Transport and shipping
European Truck Bans in September 2026: Key Dates Across Nine Countries
Carriers must account for Sunday bans, the final seasonal restrictions on Alpine and coastal routes, and separate regional rules in Spain
International road freight operators will face truck traffic restrictions across several European countries in...
Business
EU Falls Behind U.S. in Critical Minerals Race: 18 Months Versus a Decade
Washington is accelerating investment in mineral extraction and processing while European projects face funding gaps, lengthy approvals and the risk of a new external dependency
Washington Is Moving Faster on Mineral Deals
The European Union is...