Transportation

The transportation of liquefied natural gas from the USA via Romania is extremely important for Ukraine and at the same time beneficial for Moldova. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in Bucharest at a joint press conference with Romanian President Nicusor Dan after their official meeting.

The parliament demanded a report from the prime minister on the rise in fuel prices. MP Olga Ursu from the Alternative bloc called on the government to present a concrete plan of measures to stabilize the situation.

Moldova’s current fuel reserves, which cover the needs for 14-15 days, exceed the pre-war level. This was announced by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu after discussions with the leadership of the National Energy Regulatory Agency.

The situation on the oil products market is serious because of the war in the Middle East, but in Moldova it is under control. This was stated by PAS deputy Marcel Spatar.

The National Company “Bucharest Airports” (CNAB) announced that starting from March 11, passengers departing from the airports “Henri Coandă” (Otopeni) and “Aurel Vlaicu” (Baneasa) can carry liquids, aerosols and gels in hand luggage in containers of two liters each, reports Logos Press.

The Moldovan government is going to raise the rent for the land on which the Giurgiulesti International Free Port (GIFP) is located almost 30 times.

In recent days, drivers from neighboring countries have started coming to Moldova to refuel, as the prices for gasoline and diesel fuel here are among the lowest in the region. This was reported by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who said that this situation should be thoroughly analyzed.

The escalation of the conflict around Iran is beginning to go far beyond geopolitics and is gradually affecting the global automotive industry. Experts note that tensions in the Middle East are already affecting business expectations, and automakers are being forced to revise their plans for the coming months.

The Inspector General of Police will receive 17 special vehicles to function as mobile police stations, as well as 340 in-car video systems to document operations.

French automobile concern Renault has announced large-scale plans to update the model range: by the end of the decade the company intends to introduce 36 new cars. This is stated in the official message of the manufacturer.

The government and importers of petroleum products have analyzed several options and mechanisms that could be applied to ensure that a possible price increase would be “gradual” and would not have a drastic impact on consumers.

The incident with an air strike on Nakhchivan is not related to Iran and will be investigated. This was stated by President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian during a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

Locomotive drivers will be trained and examined using uniform criteria covering training centers, examiners, and the examination process.

Inspectors from the National Road Transport Agency (ANTA), in collaboration with the National Inspectorate of Public Safety, continued monitoring and control activities throughout the country from February 26 to March 5, 2026. These activities responded to numerous petitions and complaints from citizens who reported non-compliance with legal provisions by some road transport operators and drivers.

Countries in the Gulf region will lose between $34 billion and $56 billion in tourism revenue in 2026, with the number of international arrivals to the region dropping to 11-27% year-on-year, according to Logos Press.

Booking.com, one of the largest online accommodation booking services, has announced the winners of its 14th annual Traveller Review Awards. The awards are based on 370 million traveler reviews and reflect the level of service and hospitality of partners around the world, according to Logos Press.

The Giurgiulesti Free International Port will have a new legal regime, which simplifies the management of the territory, stimulates investments and protects the rights of residents.

The customs authorities of Moldova and Romania intend to develop cooperation in order to optimize cross-border traffic and ensure the security of the common border. Emphasis will be placed on the implementation of coordinated controls at border crossing points, as well as on the implementation of the computerized NCTS system under the new conditions applicable to the Republic of Moldova.

E-commerce giant Amazon has closed its fulfillment center in Abu Dhabi, suspended deliveries across the region and instructed its employees in Saudi Arabia and Jordan to stay home.

From March 1, 2026, a fully digitalized urban transport network will be launched in Ungheni. The cost of the project is estimated at 24 million lei.