Infrastructure
News about logistics and infrastructure related to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Ukraine weighs rail route through Moldova as Russian attacks disrupt grain exports
Ukraine is considering a rail corridor through Moldova to the Romanian port of Constanța as an alternative to Black Sea shipping, as Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports increasingly disrupt grain exports, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. Kyiv has asked Moldovan authorities for a 50% discount on the standard freight rate,
DB Cargo FLS opens Kyiv office to expand Ukraine-Europe logistics
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
Russia strikes warehouses of Puma, Bosch and other major retailers; Government proposes business support
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 first, irrigation later: Study maps Ukraine's water reconstruction priorities
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,
Digital transparency could rival political risk insurance in attracting investment to Ukraine's ports, study argues
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 wins Japanese grant for Ukraine Open RAN field trials
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
Polish logistics service provider Rohlig SUUS opens subsidiary in Ukraine
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.