(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has acquired Aero Cargas S.A., giving DHL its first direct operation in Uruguay and strengthening its presence across Latin America and the Southern Cone. Aero Cargas … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 1 September 2026, 33-year DHL partnership, 58 years of experience, advanced technology components, Aero Cargas, Aero Cargas S.A., AI Infrastructure, air freight, Ann-Christine Gräber, Argentina, Bonn, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, cooling systems, data centre logistics, deep-water infrastructure, DHL Expands Latin American Logistics Network With Aero Cargas Acquisition, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Global Forwarding Acquires Aero Cargas to Enter Uruguay Directly, DHL Global Forwarding Strengthens Southern Cone Presence With Uruguay Deal, DHL Group, Eduardo Rodrigues, Erik Meade, EUR 2 billion investment plan, Free Port framework, Free Trade Zone logistics, freight forwarding, geopolitical tensions, Germany, global shipping routes, Healthcare Logistics, heavy machinery, high-growth markets, industrial project logistics, international trade, land transport, LATAM, Latin America, Life Sciences & Healthcare, logistics, Market Access, Mercosur, Montevideo, multimodal services, Natalia Sadurskas, North America, ocean freight, Oscar de Bok, PAC cluster, Peru-Ecuador-Argentina-Chile cluster, pharmaceutical logistics, project forwarding, regional distribution, regional inventory management, regional logistics, regional trade corridors, Southern Cone, Strategy 2030, supply chain diversification, supply chain flexibility, sustainable growth, Uruguay, USD 1 billion pharmaceuticals
(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched its “From concern to control” position paper at the ONS conference, calling on the energy sector to treat critical infrastructure resilience as a strategic and societal necessity amid rising geopolitical tensions, climate change, digitalisation, AI-related … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged affordable energy, AI Risks, artificial intelligence, Blackouts, check and validate, climate change, communications disruption, critical dependencies, critical energy infrastructure, critical services, cyber-attacks, defence organisations, Derek Riezebos, digitalisation, Ditlev Engel, DNV, DNV Calls for Strategic Shift on Energy Infrastructure Resilience, DNV Industry Insights, DNV Launches Resilience Framework for Critical Energy Infrastructure, DNV Position Paper Urges Energy Sector to Move From Concern to Control, DNV Resilience Framework, energy resilience, energy security, energy systems, energy value chain, Extreme weather events, From concern to control, geopolitical tensions, governments, hospitals, implementation measures, independent assurance, infrastructure owners, infrastructure resilience, investment prioritisation, IT and cyber, LNG terminals, missiles, ONS conference, operational resilience, organisation, people, physical assets, power grids, preparedness, recovery planning, reliable energy, response plans, restart plans, risk analysis, risk management, single points of failure, societal resilience, strategic resilience, subsea gas pipelines, supply chain dependencies, supply chain resilience, sustainable energy, Tankers, transport disruption, utilities, vital infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has signed a three-year crude oil supply agreement with Equinor for deliveries from the Johan Sverdrup field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, with supplies due to begin in September and annual volumes potentially exceeding 9 million tonnes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 5 million tonnes per year, 9 million tonnes per year, annual crude oil demand, central Europe, CO2 emissions reduction, crude oil, crude oil demand, crude oil market, crude oil supply agreement, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, electricity from shore, energy resilience, energy security, Equinor, Equinor Agreement Boosts ORLEN’s Crude Supply Security Across Central Europe, geopolitical tensions, Irene Rummelhoff, Ireneusz Fąfara, Johan Sverdrup, Johan Sverdrup crude grade, Lithuania, long-term cooperation, low carbon solutions, market volatility, Marketing Midstream and Processing, natural gas supplies, Norway, Norwegian Continental Shelf, Norwegian crude, oil and gas, oil production, oil supplies, one-quarter of crude oil needs, operational reliability, ORLEN, ORLEN Group, ORLEN Strengthens Regional Energy Resilience Through Long-Term Equinor Contract, ORLEN to Receive Up to 9 Million Tonnes of Norwegian Crude Annually, Poland, predictable supplier, refineries, refinery operations, regional energy security, renewable energy, September deliveries, strategic partnership, supply chain resilience, supply diversification, Supply Security, three-year agreement, transport route security
(IN BRIEF) spiritsEUROPE has elected Patrick Piana, Managing Director Europe at Campari Group, as its new President for a two-year term, succeeding Ian McLernon of Rémy Cointreau. Piana brings more than 30 years of international experience in premium beverage alcohol, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Food & Beverage, France, International Trade, Italy, Retail, Travel
Tagged 11 multinational companies, 31 national associations, 44 product categories, agriculture, beverage alcohol, Brussels, Campari Group, Campari Group Europe Managing Director Patrick Piana Named President of spiritsEUROPE, competitiveness, conviviality, craftsmanship, Cultural Heritage, digital labelling, economic volatility, European spirits sector, European Union policy, export success, Fratelli Branca Distillerie, geopolitical tensions, Hospitality, Ian McLernon, INNOVATION, INSEAD, local economies, Mark Titterington, Market Access, Milan, Moët Hennessy, Patrick Piana, Pernod Ricard, Philip Morris, premium beverage alcohol, Regulatory framework, Rémy Cointreau, resilience, responsible drinking, spirits industry, spiritsEUROPE, spiritsEUROPE Leadership Transition Brings Campari Group’s Patrick Piana to Presidency, sustainability, TOURISM, Université Paris Nanterre, Université Paris-Dauphine
(IN BRIEF) The first independent evaluation of Open Science NL concludes that the programme has quickly become an internationally leading initiative and has helped place the Netherlands among the global frontrunners in Open Science. Operating as a taskforce of NWO … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Non Profit, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged 2023 to 2025 evaluation, accessible science, citizen science, covenant partners, digital autonomy, Dutch Research Council, Evaluation Highlights Strong Progress of Open Science NL in Building Research Infrastructure and Collaboration, geopolitical tensions, human infrastructure, independent evaluation, Independent Review Finds Open Science NL Has Become a Model Programme for Europe, innovation sector, international evaluation committee, knowledge institutions, knowledge security, libraries, Marcel Levi, Minister of Education Culture and Science, Netherlands, NWO, OCW, open research, Open Science, Open Science NL, Open Science NL Evaluation Positions the Netherlands Among International Leaders in Open Research, policymaking, programme through 2031, recognition and rewards, reliable science, research communities, research funders, research infrastructure, research system, research transparency, reusable knowledge, scientific collaboration, scientific quality, societal partners, societal value, technical infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index shows that UK businesses remain broadly confident despite geopolitical pressures, with 85% confident in the strength of their business and 83% confident in their prospects over the next year. The report finds … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Abdul Qureshi, agentic AI, AI investment, artificial intelligence, automation, Barclays, Barclays Business Bank, Barclays Business Prosperity Fund, Barclays Business Prosperity Index, Barclays Business Prosperity Index Shows UK Firms Increasing Cybersecurity and AI Investment Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty, Barclays Q1 2026 Index Highlights Agentic AI Adoption and Cybersecurity Investment Across UK Businesses, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, borrowing decisions, Business confidence, Business Growth, business lending, Business Resilience, cashflows, Cebr, Centre for Economics and Business Research, cloud computing, cost pressures, cyber security, cybersecurity investment, digital transformation, financial discipline, Focaldata, geopolitical tensions, large businesses, large corporates, Matt Hammerstein, medium businesses, Micro-Businesses, Middle East conflict, Opinium Research, productivity, refinancing, savings buffers, small businesses, SMEs, technology budgets, UK businesses, UK Businesses Prioritise Technology Resilience as Barclays Index Highlights Rising Cyber and AI Spending, UK economy, UK Firms Balance Growth Plans with Financial Discipline as Cybersecurity Becomes Boardroom Priority
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has signed a non-binding agreement to divest part of its Russian subsidiary operations through a transaction involving a UAE-based private investor. The proposed deal would split AO Bank into two entities, with UniCredit retaining ownership of a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Russia, Technology
Tagged AO Bank, banking divestment, banking operations, banking sector, banking strategy, capital impact, corporate banking, corporate clients, cross-border payments, European Banking, financial markets, financial restructuring, financial services, foreign exchange reserves, geopolitical tensions, international finance, international payments, non-sanctioned clients, operational restructuring, profit and loss impact, regulatory approvals, RUSSIA, Russian subsidiary, sanctions, shareholder distribution, spin-off transaction, UAE investor, UNICREDIT, UniCredit Plans Separation and Sale of Russian Banking Activities as Part of Strategic Restructuring, UniCredit Refocuses Russian Operations on International Payments Under New UAE Investor Deal, UniCredit Unlimited 2028–2030, United Arab Emirates
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso reported stable first-quarter 2026 sales of EUR 2.358 billion while adjusted EBIT declined 9 percent to EUR 159 million amid continued market weakness, foreign exchange impacts and operational ramp-up costs at its Oulu production site in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged adjusted EBIT, Bergslagets Skogar, business transformation, capital allocation, circular bioeconomy, consumer board production, emission rights, Emissions Reduction, energy costs, EU ETS, Finland, forest assets, forestry industry, geopolitical tensions, Hans Sohlström, Iran conflict, logistics costs, Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Stockholm, Niclas Rosenlew, Operational Efficiency, Oulu site, packaging industry, pulp and paper sector, Q1 2026, renewable materials, restructuring, Stora Enso, Stora Enso Advances Forest Asset Separation Plans Amid Challenging Market Conditions in Early 2026, sustainable materials, Sustainable packaging, Swedish forest assets, Weak Demand and Rising Cost Pressures Impact Stora Enso First Quarter Profitability Despite Stable Sales
(OP-ED) China’s growing use of economic leverage, political strategy, and military maneuvers is reshaping global power dynamics and testing the resilience of international cooperation. Recent tensions peaked when Beijing eased export restrictions on Nexperia microchips after Dutch authorities seized control … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, European Union, Government, International Trade, Netherlands, Politics
Tagged ASIA, Beijing, CHINA, CHIPS Act, Dimitra Staikou, Dutch government, economic coercion, economic security, Entity List, EU, Europe, European Union, export restrictions, geopolitical tensions, global influence, international cooperation, microchips, military drills, Netherlands, Nexperia, Pakistan, sanctions, Semiconductor industry, strategic alliances, Taiwan, technological isolation, technology supply chain, trade restrictions, U.S., United States, Wingtech
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have significantly reduced their international business activities, with the number of businesses operating abroad falling from 880,000 in 2022 to around 763,000 in 2023. Despite this, businesses that continued to operate internationally … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Brexit, economic challenges, EU exports, export decline, foreign markets, foreign turnover, geopolitical tensions, German economy, international trade, Internationalisation Report, KfW, Russia market, small businesses, SMEs, US protectionism, US tariffs
(IN BRIEF) A recent cybersecurity survey by ABN AMRO reveals that Dutch companies, particularly SMEs, are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with many underestimating the risks from state actors and new cyber threats. The survey highlights gaps in awareness and preparedness … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged ABN Amro, customer data, cyber threats, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity support, Digital Resilience, Dutch Businesses, financial loss, geopolitical tensions, MMOX, NIS2 Directive, SMEs, state actors
(IN BRIEF) Telenor, through its subsidiary KNL, has expanded into the defence sector by signing a ten-year contract with the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces via NORDEFCO. This agreement, effective from 2025 to 2035, highlights Telenor’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Cybersecurity, defence industry, Finnish Defence Forces, geopolitical tensions, high-frequency communication, INNOVATION, joint procurement, KNL, military communication, NATO, NORDEFCO, partnership, portable systems, Swedish Defence Forces, tactical HF radio market, technological expansion, Telenor
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding’s latest white paper emphasizes the importance of adopting multi-shoring strategies, expanding beyond the traditional “China Plus 1” model to include several global regions. The “China Plus X” approach aims to diversify production and supplier locations, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged China Plus 1, China Plus X, cost structure, Covid-19 pandemic, DHL Global Forwarding, Eastern Europe, future-proof, geopolitical tensions, INDIA, logistics, Mexico, Middle East, multi-shoring strategies, multimodal transportation, myDHLi, Niki Frank, partnership, regulatory environment, semiconductors, skilled labor, South America, Southeast Asia, Southern Europe, supply chain, supply chain diversification, transportation infrastructure, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2024 reveals that despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts, globalization has reached record highs. Trade growth has been instrumental in sustaining global connectedness, with Singapore leading the list of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Business Growth, CHINA, Deglobalization, DHL, economic resilience, Economic Trends, Europe, geopolitical tensions, globalization, Ih-Ming Chan, International Relations, John Pearson, New York University's Stern School of Business, pandemic, Regionalization, RUSSIA, Singapore, Steven Altman, trade, United States
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric executives are participating in the World Economic Forum, highlighting the need for more immediate action to combat climate change. They stress that existing technologies should be widely deployed to address environmental concerns, as energy consumption accounts … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged climate change, energy efficiency, energy prices, energy resilience, environmental sustainability, geopolitical tensions, lowering emissions, Olivier Blum, Peter Herweck, Schneider Electric, World Economic Forum
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