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Region Skåne and Skånetrafiken have awarded VR Sverige a new contract to operate the Pågatågen regional rail services in southern Sweden.

The Swiss logistics company Galliker has officially commissioned its new facility, Logistics Center 2, located in the town of Sant’Antonino in the canton of Ticino. The facility’s grand opening took place on May 13, 2026, attended by representatives of regional authorities, including Fabio Regazzi, a member of the Cantonal Council of Ticino. This new complex represents the company’s response to the growing demand for modern logistics space in southern Switzerland, enabling it to expand its warehousing capacity by more than 13,000 square meters.

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).

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.

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 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.

In Germany, DB Cargo and DHL Freight have increased the capacity of their Parcel Intercity service by adding 12 additional freight trains per week. As of May 2026, new and optimized routes have strengthened transport links between Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Kornwestheim, ensuring shorter delivery times and strict schedule adherence for parcel and freight forwarding shipments.

Oleksiy Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development, held a bilateral meeting with UK Member of Parliament and Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, Kerrin Macr. During the talks, the parties focused on the restoration of Ukraine’s road, maritime, aviation, and railway infrastructure, as well as the country’s needs within the framework of the Infrastructure Taskforce and the potential implementation of specific infrastructure projects.