Logistics trade fair as a hub for HR and management topics
Focus on recruiting, integration and motivation
A third of visitors are skilled workers and young talents

More and more countries are closing themselves off from the global economy and imposing tariffs to protect their domestic markets. Although Donald Trump is once again threatening the European Union and Canada, the United States is not the only country playing this protectionist game. For several years, governments worldwide have introduced thousands of trade barriers annually—twice as many as a decade ago. While the trend slowed slightly in 2024, the numbers are still alarming. The latest WEI report exposes false promises and reveals the real costs.

On 8 and 9 May, the European port community will gather in Thessaloniki for the 21st annual conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation. As always, the event will feature an impressive lineup of key speakers and experts, while also giving an amazing opportunity for the port community and its stakeholders to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships.

One of Stena Line's central goals is to reduce CO₂ emissions by 30 percent by 2030. The path to this goal involves a range of activities across many areas, not least the decarbonization of the vessel fleet. This is being done both by improving the efficiency of the existing fleet and by developing a new generation of vessels with optimized features and new technologies.

As the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opens its doors in Heraklion this May, the spotlight is firmly on the Eastern Mediterranean, where the cruise industry faces multiple challenges potentially slowing its growth. These range from concerns about overcrowding and its strain on local environments and resources to port infrastructure deficiencies and geopolitical uncertainties.

IRU welcomes the EU’s targeted amendment introducing flexibility for manufacturers to reach car and van CO2 emission reduction targets, but calls for a broader, accelerated revision to support realistic decarbonisation.

The topic of Poland's potential entry into the eurozone is frequently revisited—and for good reason. This decision carries significant long-term economic and political implications. The euro is neither a guaranteed solution nor an inherent threat. It can offer benefits such as stability, deeper integration into the EU market, and increased investor confidence, but this is contingent upon entering the eurozone as a strong and resilient partner.

Lithuania has achieved rapid convergence towards OECD living standards over the past 30 years. Policies should now focus on addressing rising ageing-related costs by improving public spending efficiency, broadening the tax base and encouraging formal economic activity to ensure future fiscal sustainability, according to a new OECD report.

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals the extent to which climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening the water resources upon which billions of people and countless ecosystems depend. There is now an urgent need for international cooperation and adaptation strategies and actions to face the unfolding crisis in our mountains and glaciers.

This year's edition of Transport Week conference was held for the first time at the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia (PPNT Gdynia), a hotbed of talent and creativity and a place for innovators creating modern products, services and initiatives.

Global market situation medium to good
Sector is confident about the future
Despite AI, humans remain crucial to success

The European Parliament has recently adopted a resolution regarding a White Paper on the Future of European Defense. This White Paper focuses on enhancing European strategic autonomy, increasing defense spending, and coordinating the modernization of member states' armed forces. It highlights the necessity for developing joint military capabilities, fostering better cooperation within NATO and the EU, and improving resilience against hybrid threats and cyberattacks. The document also emphasizes the importance of refining decision-making processes and investing jointly in defense technologies. The Polish government also requested that the White Paper include the Polish Shield East project, which involves constructing a system of fortifications along the Polish-Belarusian border.

Šių metų „Financial Times” greičiausiai augančių Europos verslų (FT1000) sąrašas atskleidė įdomią tendenciją – sveikatos priežiūros ir gyvybės mokslų sektoriaus augimas atrodo kukliai: vos 16 bendrovių iš 1000. Tai stebina, nes gyvename laikais, kai žmonės sveikatai skiria daugiau dėmesio nei bet kada anksčiau, technologijos sparčiai keičia mediciną, o investuotojai vis dažniau įvardija šią sritį kaip vieną iš perspektyviausių.

INMEX SMM India 2025, South Asia’s leading maritime trade fair and conference, will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. It offers international businesses a key platform to showcase innovations and explore new market opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. With approximately 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries and more than 8,000 participants, the event will focus on topics such as port modernisation, ship technology, offshore development, as well as digital and sustainable shipping solutions. The registration deadline for the national pavilions of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Greece is approaching soon.

The Starlink broadband internet system was developed by SpaceX, which was founded and is majorly owned by Elon Musk. This network of thousands of satellites placed in low Earth orbit has enabled Ukrainian military units to maintain communications, coordinate operations, and control drones for launching and combat. Additionally, Starlink has been utilized by civilian institutions such as hospitals and schools and has helped support the damaged telecommunications network in Ukraine.