News about Transportation
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development proposes to speed up the repair of critical sections of the railroad, by removing the linkage of financing to the completion of the reorganization of the state enterprise “Calea Ferată din Moldova”.
Cab app owners will be obliged to make all payments in Moldova only through local banks or legal payment systems.
Skuleni Customs officers foiled an attempt to smuggle a shipment of drones and drone accessories out of the country.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will improve its response to cyber threats by creating a specialized unit and expanding its staff.
FLYONE Airlines announces the expansion of its route network and the launch of a new direct flight to Batumi, Georgia. The first flight on the Chisinau – Batumi route will take place on June 28, 2026.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency of Moldova has decided to further reduce the tariff for the transportation of natural gas to Ukraine through the territory of the republic.
Shares of major cruise operators are rising noticeably amid a sharp drop in oil prices, which could significantly reduce their fuel costs.
Volvo Cars shares jumped more than 6% after the Swedish automaker got the green light from US authorities to import and sell connected cars. The decision was an important signal for the entire industry: Washington is increasing its control over digital technologies in cars, but Volvo managed to pass the test.
The European Commission has unveiled the ‘One Trip, One Ticket’ initiative, which could significantly change rail travel across Europe by removing one of the key problems for passengers – the need to buy tickets from different operators for the same route.
American Airlines announced May 26 that it will install Starlink-based Wi-Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027.
The compartment will be decorated with the official symbols of the country.
A delegation of businessmen from the People’s Republic of China visited the free economic zone “Ungheni-Business” on May 26.
The last module of the MoveUp program, dedicated to strengthening professional skills in logistics and transport, started in Moldova on May 25. At the final stage, participants are taking the course “Inventory Management and Demand Planning”.
Ferrari shares fell more than 6% after the unveiling of the Luce, the first all-electric car in the Italian brand’s history. The model premiered on Tuesday and deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The Russian Volga brand, whose relaunch was announced a year ago, has revealed prices for new cars, saying sales will start in June.
Public transport companies carried 82.8 million passengers in January-March 2026, 0.7% more than in the same period last year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.
Official statistics records in the first quarter of 2026 an increase in the volume of goods transported (+15.1%) and their range (+14.7%). These indicators indicate the intensification of domestic and international trade. The growth in tonnage and range of cargo transportation is directly related to the increase in exports, where the leading exports are agro-products to the EU and Turkey.
The company has unveiled its first all-electric car, the Ferrari Luce. The premiere of the model marks the brand’s entry into the electric car segment amid uncertainty in an industry where the traditional “engine sound” is no longer a must.
The new summer season at the Green Theater will open on May 29 with a grand concert with free admission for everyone.
European aviation is preparing for the winter season with a worrying scenario: airlines may start cutting flights amid expensive fuel and deteriorating flight economics.
