News about logistics and infrastructure related to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
DB Cargo Full Load Solutions (FLS), part of Germany's state-owned Deutsche Bahn group, has opened a representative office in Kyiv as it expands its logistics operations in Ukraine and prepares for increased demand linked to reconstruction. The office will coordinate rail, road and other multimodal transport between
Russian missile and drone strikes destroyed sportswear brand Puma's logistics complex in Kyiv and hit other major commercial distribution facilities, prompting Ukraine's new government to announce emergency measures aimed at helping businesses maintain supply chains during the war. The attacks killed at least 10 people and
Drinking water supply, wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring should be Ukraine's top water-sector reconstruction priorities, while irrigation and dam reconstruction will require a longer-term effort, according to a new study that ranks reconstruction of the country's water infrastructure by urgency and importance. The study,
Ukraine's next competitive advantage in attracting private infrastructure investment may not be another financial guarantee, but greater digital transparency. A recent study argues political risk insurance and first-loss guarantees should be paired with technologies that give investors a window into projects long after the financing is approved—
Rakuten Symphony has secured a grant from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to expand field testing of Open RAN technology with Ukraine's largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, as part of efforts to modernize the country's telecommunications infrastructure. The project will deploy a
Rohlig SUUS Logistics, one of the largest logistics service providers in Poland, said it has opened a subsidiary in Ukraine, headquartered in Kyiv, as it looks to strengthen its position in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Swiss subsidiary of the world's second-largest container shipping company, MSC, Medlog, has bought stakes in Ukrainian logistics assets, according to reports from Forbes Ukraine. The transaction marks the first deal of its kind with a global logistics company since the full-scale Russian invasion.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is extending a senior loan of up to €10 million to the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. The funding aims to support the continuity of essential municipal services and help the city cope with the ongoing impacts of the war.
Spotty availability of railway wagons, congestion at Black Sea ports, complex insurance mechanisms, a lack of truck drivers and the risks of military strikes pose serious challenges to firms looking to ship goods to Ukraine, says a logistics professional with operations in the country.
