Container traffic was up 18% compared to 2024.
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Poland fails in bid to block EU’s Mercosur trade deal, as farmers protest in Warsaw
Poland says it plans to challenge the agreement at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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Polish farmers suspend protest at Ukraine border crossing but truckers intensify blockade at another
Waiting times at the Dorohusk crossing rose to over 30 days.
Poland extends position as world’s leading exporter of waffles and wafers, with 15% of global market
Last year, Poland exported 155,000 tonnes of waffles and wafers worth €833 million
Poland hails progress in talks with Ukraine on grain exports
The Polish agriculture minister says a deal could soon be reached that would ease the transit of Ukrainian grain through Poland.
Zelensky announces “historic” joint customs control on border with Poland
This is “the beginning of our integration into the common customs space of the European Union”, said the Ukrainian president.
Poland to ban Russian coal imports, saying it “can’t wait any longer for EU to act”
The Polish government admits that there are “legal doubts” over such a unilateral embargo by an EU member state.
Poland accuses Ukraine of blocking rail shipments in “unprecedented” move
Transport to Poland via Ukraine from 15 countries – including China – has been blocked since the end of November.
President Duda pitches for Qatari investment in Poland on Doha trip
Qatar has supplied three quarters of Poland’s liquefied natural gas.
Turkey to help Poland tackle migration crisis on Belarus border
The two countries will cooperate through their intelligence services to identify threats and trafficking channels for migrants.
Government expands “Black Book” of obstacles for Polish businesses in EU
The development ministry has gathered examples of “reprehensible practices that undermine the foundations of the single market”.
Polish exports to Russia surpass pre-embargo levels
With most food products banned, exports have shifted to medicine, cars and automotive parts.
Poland records highest ever trade surplus of 7% of GDP in 2020
The current account has improved, with growing exports of electronics and EU funds.
Poland’s lack of colonial past can help its businesses succeed in Africa
Jacek Płaza
Poland can share its own experiences of economic transformation.
