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  • June 17, 2026

The role of DHL, FedEx, and UPS air freight services in the Italian economy is valued at billions of euros.

According to a report by AICAI (Associazione Italiana Corrieri Aerei Internazionali), prepared in collaboration with Bocconi University in Milan, international express carriers DHL, FedEx, and UPS play a pivotal role in Italy’s competitiveness within the global economy. In 2024, their contribution to the country’s GDP is estimated at approximately €3.6 billion, with a total economic impact exceeding €10.1 billion. Last year alone, these companies facilitated the export of goods valued at €24.4 billion, representing 27.8% of all Italian exports transported by air.

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  • June 17, 2026

In Kaunas, as part of the Rail Baltica project, the railway crossing on Rokeliai Street will be eliminated and an underpass for vehicles will be built.

Infrastructure operator LTG Infra has finalized the design and construction process and signed a contract with the Lithuanian company UAB Tilsta. The agreement is valued at €13.9 million (including VAT). The project entails replacing the existing level crossing with a modern underpass for vehicles, ensuring safer and uninterrupted traffic flow for both local residents and transit vehicles. This project is part of the development of the Rail Baltica railway hub in Kaunas, where new infrastructure is being actively integrated into the urban environment.

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  • June 17, 2026

DP World, CEA, and TerraWater will assess the feasibility of deploying small modular reactors at the Port of Constanța.

DP World, in partnership with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the TerraWater Institute, has signed an agreement to conduct a feasibility study on the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Port of Constanța. The study aims to assess the viability of this energy model for powering the port and logistics infrastructure of the Black Sea’s largest port. If the findings are positive, Constanța could become one of the first ports in Europe to utilize nuclear SMR solutions to power container terminals, data centers, and future industrial facilities.

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  • June 17, 2026

The ports of Kuryk and Makhachkala have agreed to develop vehicle-ferry transport and the redistribution of cargo flows across Caspian routes.

Port Kuryk LLP participated in the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where it signed a cooperation agreement with the Port of Makhachkala. The document was formalized by Turlan Medina, Executive Director for Marketing and Logistics at Port Kuryk, and Jamal Aliev, General Director of the Port of Makhachkala. The agreement aims to organize vehicle-ferry transport between the two ports and redirect a portion of cargo flows from the China–Central Asia–Port of Turkmenbashi route to the route passing through Kuryk and Makhachkala.

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  • June 16, 2026

The modernization of transport infrastructure will boost the development of tourism in Kazakhstan.

At a government meeting, measures to develop transport infrastructure in support of the tourism industry were reviewed. According to Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev, roadworks this year have covered 11,000 km of public roads, including access routes to the Rakhmanovskie Klyuchi, Kenderli, Bayanaul, Zerenda, and Kolsai tourist areas. The completion of the Almaty–Ust-Kamenogorsk highway has reduced travel time by 4–5 hours, thereby improving the region’s transport accessibility.

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  • June 16, 2026

Interview with Alberto Grizone – on the fragility of European logistics, digital transformation, and the future of Eurasian corridors.

Alberto Grizone, Director of For Strategic Projects and Network Developments in Hupac Intermodal S.A., is an expert in rail and multimodal logistics with nearly 30 years of experience in international transport. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the development of trans-European transport solutions, digital freight management systems, and the formation of new logistics corridors between Europe and Asia. Today, he focuses on developing high-frequency rail services and building a more connected and predictable logistics network between key industrial regions. In this interview, we discuss where European logistics is truly resilient and where it is far more vulnerable than commonly assumed, as well as the decisions that may define its development in the coming years.

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  • June 16, 2026

Türkiye is preparing a tender for the design of a new logistics port in Mersin with a capacity of 5 million TEU.

Turkey plans to hold a tender in 2026 for the design of a new logistics port in Mersin with a capacity of up to 5 million TEU. According to documentation from the Turkish Ministry of Transport, the facility will be developed as a standalone infrastructure unit – separate from the city’s existing port complex – thereby creating a new logistics hub in the region.

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  • June 16, 2026

Interview with Alberto Grisone – on the fragility of European logistics, digital transformation, and the future of Eurasian corridors.

Alberto Grisone, Director of For Strategic Projects and Network Developments in Hupac Intermodal S.A., is an expert in rail and multimodal logistics with nearly 30 years of experience in international transport. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the development of trans-European transport solutions, digital freight management systems, and the formation of new logistics corridors between Europe and Asia. Today, he focuses on developing high-frequency rail services and building a more connected and predictable logistics network between key industrial regions. In this interview, we discuss where European logistics is truly resilient and where it is far more vulnerable than commonly assumed, as well as the decisions that may define its development in the coming years.

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  • June 16, 2026

Sharp increase in passenger and freight transport on Polish railways in April 2026.

In April 2026, Poland’s railway sector recorded significant growth in both passenger and freight transport. According to the Polish Office of Rail Transport, over 38.8 million passengers traveled by train – a 10.1% increase compared to April 2025. In the freight sector, approximately 18.4 million tonnes of cargo were transported, exceeding the previous year’s figure by 6.5%.