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The Chinese technology and logistics company JD.com has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a 4.9% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching 315.7 billion yuan. Meanwhile, the company’s net profit declined to 5.1 billion yuan – down from 10.9 billion yuan a year earlier – amidst substantial investments in new business lines, logistics infrastructure development, and digital technologies. The company noted an increase in the number of active users and higher purchase frequency, while the profitability of the JD Retail division reached record levels, with its operating margin rising to 5.6%.

The Tender Commission has officially launched the competitive dialogue phase as part of the concession tender for the transfer of management rights for the first universal and container terminals at the Port of Chornomorsk. At this stage, potential investors have gained access to the basic terms of the concession, as well as technical and financial information regarding the project; they have also begun analyzing the assets and preparing their own proposals. All tender participants have already signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

The Lithuanian railway group LTG has summarized its results for 2025, noting an increase in key financial indicators and the active advancement of strategic projects. The company’s revenue reached €517.3 million, up from €499.1 million the previous year; EBITDA rose to €177.2 million, yielding a margin of 34.5%; and net profit amounted to €43.3 million. The volume of state subsidies increased to €118.2 million, a significant portion of which was allocated to infrastructure maintenance and the support of passenger transport services. LTG’s management emphasized that the company is entering a new phase of development focused on enhancing resilience, modernization, and the long-term strategic role of the railway sector for the country.

In April 2026, Ukraine’s seaports handled 8.2 million tons of cargo, a 35.8% increase over the figure for the same period last year. This growth in transshipment volumes was recorded despite intensified attacks on the country’s port and logistics infrastructure.

DHL Express has announced the expansion of its international Time Definite International portfolio with the launch of a new service called Heavy Weight Express (HWX), designed for the urgent air delivery of heavy shipments. This solution enables the transport of cargo weighing up to 1,000 kg per piece – and up to 3,000 kg per shipment – with delivery to over 220 countries and territories via the company’s own dedicated air and ground network.

In Germany, DB Cargo and DHL Freight have increased capacity on their Parcel Intercity service with 12 additional freight trains per week. Since May 2026, new and revised connections have strengthened links between Hamburg, Nuremberg and Kornwestheim, targeting faster transit times and defined schedules for parcel and forwarding traffic.