Under current circumstances, Ukraine's economy relies to a large extent on imports. Machinery, equipment and vehicles make up the largest share, alongside energy products, building materials, food and consumer goods. Much of this trade is with global markets, which makes seaports and sea freight essential within Ukraine's supply chains. Since traffic at the Greater Odesa ports has been restricted, container calls there remain limited. European ports have taken over a large share of the volume, with Gdańsk as the main gateway. At Rohlig SUUS Logistics we see this first-hand through our own subsidiary in Ukraine: Poland has become the key logistics hub for the Ukrainian market.

The Polish Baltic coast is experiencing its strongest boom in decades. The Port of Gdańsk now serves as an ocean gateway for the continent, with direct calls by services from Asia. In July, construction began on a deep-water terminal in Świnoujście, which will serve a similar role. Gdynia and Szczecin are breaking their own container records. A growing share of the cargo, however, does not stay within the country but is bound for recipients across Central and Eastern Europe. Polish Baltic terminals are increasingly competing for this volume with those in the west and south of the continent. 

In times of constant change and growing uncertainty, Customer Experience has become one of the most important factors in building lasting business relationships. Today, customers expect not only high-quality services, but also transparent communication, an understanding of their needs, and a partnership-based approach.

Rohlig SUUS Logistics is strengthening its position in the Warmian-Masurian region. Poland’s largest logistics operator has increased its warehouse space in Olsztyn by more than 30%. The company has also launched an approved place for customs clearance and plans to open a customs warehouse. The expansion of the branch will improve the efficiency of handling and distribution operations in the region while further strengthening support for international supply chains.

Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea and air freight alike, as well as on the warehousing market.

The automotive industry operates under constant time pressure, where even minor disruptions can affect production continuity and generate significant operational costs. This is particularly visible in intercontinental supply chains involving multiple transport modes, warehousing operations and customs procedures.

Allegro is launching a pilot of a new service: Allegro XL—a delivery method for large and heavy items, developed in collaboration with Rohlig SUUS Logistics, Poland’s largest logistics operator. Thanks to this, customers will be able to order oversized items through Allegro Smart! and optionally add extras to their order, such as carrying the item inside, unpacking, assembly, installation, and pickup of used equipment. The new service will remove one of the most significant barriers* to the growth of online sales of large products and open up this market to thousands of Polish companies. 

From 1 February 2027, EU member states will begin selling certificates under the carbon border adjustment mechanism, with purchases processed through a central platform integrated with the CBAM registry. A single application can cover between 1 and 99,999 certificates. Under the draft rules, once a purchase application has been submitted its content cannot be changed, and withdrawal will only be possible before payment is completed. Settlements will be processed in euro, and each certificate purchased will carry an administrative fee of EUR 0.05.

Located in the heart of Central Europe, Slovakia is one of the most industrialised economies on the continent – industry accounts for nearly 30% of its GDP, with automotive and electronics among its leading sectors. Both industries are characterised by highly complex and geographically dispersed supply chains. They rely on the import of raw materials and components from markets around the world, efficient inventory management and deliveries to production lines, as well as – increasingly – the global distribution of finished goods and advanced semi-finished products.