Scania Ventures, LOTS Group and JUNA Technologies, together with carrier HAWA, operate one of Europe’s longest electric truck routes, demonstrating that high utilisation, long-haul battery-electric transport is commercially viable already today.

IRU, ACEA and T&E urge the European Commission to ensure continuity of EU funding for heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, warning that a break in support in 2026–2027 would risk slowing the deployment of zero-emission vehicles.

Amid the growing dispute over the future of Greenland, Polish authorities are declaring caution and calm. Poland officially has no plans to send its troops to Greenland, despite several NATO countries having decided to send small contingents there as part of the "Arctic Endurance" exercise. The eight countries issued a joint statement emphasizing their support for Denmark's sovereignty and Greenland's territorial integrity, and their opposition to the threat of tariffs that could harm transatlantic relations.

James Fisher and Sons invests strategic minority stake in the Series D funding round of US-based autonomous marine technology company Ocean Aero, increasing exposure to disruptive technology systems

The investment supports the development and deployment of Ocean Aero’s Triton, the world’s only wind and solar-powered Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV)

Ocean Aero investment will provide James Fisher’s dual technology solutions across energy and defence verticals offering sustainable, next-generation autonomous vessels

RINA, a global consulting engineering, inspection and certification group, and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC), a leading consultancy for ports, terminals and hinterland logistics with a strong track record in sustainable digitalisation and intermodal rail operations, have been awarded a five-year contract for Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) project “Promoting Green Ports and Connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region”.

“We continue to invest in Uzbekistan because we believe in the future of this market and want to support our customers in their expansion into Central Asia with reliable logistics processes,” says Thomas Moser, Regional Manager Black Sea/CIS at Gebrüder Weiss. 

In early January 2026, Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the bill implementing the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) in Poland. The legislation, passed by the Polish parliament, aimed to establish national mechanisms for addressing illegal content online, including procedures for blocking access to specific materials and administrative oversight of digital platforms. The president's decision was justified by a violation of constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech, the right to a fair trial, and the principle of proportionality of state interference with individual rights.

As we enter 2026, I would like to extend my warmest New Year wishes to the family of European ports, port professionals, and port communities as well as the representatives from the Commission, Parliament and Council and our colleagues representing the different transport and maritime organisations.

Koror, Palau — The Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Industries (MPII) today reaffirmed that the Palau Open Ship Registry continues to operate normally under the authority of the Government of the Republic of Palau, with all registry services being delivered without interruption through the Bureau of Marine Transportation.

In Poland, public healthcare is primarily funded by a single, central payer—the National Health Fund (NFZ). All health insurance contributions are allocated to this institution, which finances hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical programs. In practice, this means that any deficit in the NFZ immediately impacts patient access to treatment, as the system lacks alternative payers or parallel stabilization mechanisms

IRU welcomes the Council’s balanced general approach on the roadworthiness package. It aims to align inspections with technological developments, improve road safety, and promote cross-border cooperation and digitalisation in road inspections. However, important improvements are still necessary.

The Open Logistics Foundation and Logistics in Wallonia are now official Network Partners. The partnership was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of the cooperation is to combine the forces of both organisations to strengthen cross-border and cross-company collaboration in the logistics sector and to promote the development of open, interoperable solutions across Europe.

Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator), the largest independent provider of airport ground handling in the Nordics and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a contract with Tunisian carrier Nouvelair for handling services at Helsinki Airport. The contract, which is the first between the companies, began on October 27th.  

Morocco Fashion Style & Tex 2026 highlights ready-to-wear fashion from Moroccan designers and creators. This edition features two flagship zones fully dedicated to brands seeking greater visibility, enhanced credibility, and new business opportunities. All items displayed in these spaces are fully finished, 100% Moroccan products, showcasing the expertise and creativity of the national textile industry.

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