Global Trade

FMCG

The transaction between Asahi Breweries and SABMiller is finalized

Several beer manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe will have a new owner, from Japan, after European officials have authorized the final parts of the business transaction. As a result, the Asahi Breweries Company, from Tokyo (Japan) will be buying the facilities owned by SABMiller in Central and Eastern Europe. Recently, the Japanese company received the […]

Global Trade

Wood pellet exports continue to increase in Eastern Europe

Data gathered from five East-European countries shows a significant progress in terms of exports for wood pellets. An analysis shows the number of wood pellets produced inside the European Union to have increased in the last few years. Accordingly, the market experienced a growth of 4,7% in 2015, compared to the previous year’s numbers, and […]

3PL

Alibaba considers building a new logistics center in Bulgaria

The well-known Chinese e-commerce group, Alibaba, could be extending its influence over the Eastern European market, with a new logistics center in the area. Specifically, the company is currently planning to add a new center for business and logistics in the Eastern-European country of Bulgaria. Representatives from the Chinese group met with the Bulgarian Prime […]

Global Trade

New Asian freight train to bring good business to Europe

Authorities from China have announced a new train service to link the country with Europe, in order to improve freight transport between the two. The new train service, set to run from China to the UK and vice versa, will be passing through a couple of important Asian and European cities. The train, operated by […]

Global Trade

EBRD loans 4 million Euro to Ukraine pharma company

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is working on a loan for a pharmaceutical company based in Ukraine. The LLC NVK Ecopharm company has recently been awarded a loan of close to 4 million EUR (3,8 million EUR), by the EBRD. The pharma company based in Ukraine needs the European loan to finish […]