Nova Poshta, Ukraine’s leading express delivery service and part of the NOVA group, has launched a pilot program to test Hypershell exoskeletons for use at terminals and depots, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
“We want to make work at terminals and depots safer and more comfortable for employees. Therefore, we are systematically reducing the physical load in those operational processes where full automation is currently more difficult to implement,” said Yevhen Khomenko, R&D director at Nova Poshta, in the release.
According to him, the company aims to make warehouse operations easier and more productive.
Nova Poshta also explained that as part of the pilot program, employees are testing four models of exoskeletons, namely Hypershell X GO, Hypershell X PRO, Hypershell X CARBON, and Hypershell X ULTRA. The main function of this technology is to take over up to 30% of the effort normally expended by muscles when walking or moving, thus making movement easier.
“This makes physical work easier, helps employees maintain a steady pace of work, and reduces fatigue by the end of the shift,” the company emphasized.
It is noted that after completing testing, Nova Poshta will make a decision on the further use of exoskeletons and the possible scaling of the technology.
In 2025, Nova Poshta increased its revenue by 21% compared to 2024. The number of parcels and cargo delivered in 2025 increased by 7.4% – from 486 million to 522 million, including international deliveries – by 52.6%, from 19 million to 29 million.
The main activity of Nova Poshta is the express delivery of documents, parcels, and palletized large-sized cargo. Its ultimate beneficial owners are Volodymyr Poperechnyuk and Vyacheslav Klimov.
As of early January 2026, the company’s network had more than 50,000 service points, including 15,900 branches and 34,200 post offices.
The Transport Logistics Center (TLC) branch of Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ) will hold regular auctions on February 20 in the Prozorro.Prozori system for the distribution of grain cars at the end of February – beginning of March 2026, the company’s press service reported.
According to the report, 300 grain cars will be put up for auction. The lots are formed as follows: 20 lots of 5 cars, 10 lots of 10 cars, and two large lots of 50 cars, which can be used for both route and carload shipments.
The auction will be held in the format of an English auction (price increase – IF-U). The initial rate for the use of a car is UAH 2,000/day (excluding VAT).
The period for providing cars for loading is from February 25 to March 5, 2026. The unloading area is not limited, but loading from stations where conventional prohibitions are in force is prohibited.
Ukrzaliznytsia emphasized that from the third decade of February, priority in providing cars will be given to applications purchased through Prozorro.Sales. Regular applications will be satisfied on a residual basis.
As reported, Ukrzaliznytsia has intensified auction sales due to increased demand for freight transportation in the agricultural sector.
According to Serbian Economist, Serbian Prime Minister Džuro Mačut stated at a meeting with the new Ukrainian ambassador to Belgrade, Alexander Litvinenko, that Serbia will continue to provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups in Ukraine within the limits of its capabilities.
According to a statement on the Serbian government’s website, this assistance will take the form of financial support and supplies of medical and electrical equipment. Matuz also noted that Belgrade is closely monitoring developments in Ukraine, especially the impact on the civilian population and the humanitarian situation.
The ambassador, in turn, expressed his gratitude for the assistance that Serbia has already provided to Ukraine.
Litvinenko is the new head of the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Serbia and presented his credentials on February 3, 2026.
On Wednesday, the Moldovan government approved a draft law “On the admission, stay, and supervision of foreigners” developed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, the document includes new concepts adapted to the legal framework of the European Union. According to the draft law, a residence card will now become a single document confirming the identity and legal status of foreigners.
To strengthen the admission process and ensure effective management of migration flows, foreigners will be required to justify the purpose of their stay in the republic by providing relevant documents (contracts, certificates, invitations, etc.).
In addition, mandatory confirmation of financial solvency during the period of stay in the country will be introduced.
“The criteria and level of means of subsistence will be established by subsequent regulations depending on the purpose of the stay,” the document notes.
A “flexible regime” will apply to short-term stays (up to 90 days). It is expected that the procedures for submitting applications, approvals, notifications, and reporting will be digitized.
The law is intended to stimulate “competitive advantages for sectors of the economy with labor shortages” and “support companies operating in sectors where the local workforce is insufficient by hiring third-country nationals for various purposes.” At the same time, however, there are plans to reduce illegal employment.
At the end of 2025, more than 21,500 foreigners and stateless persons from more than 130 countries were registered in Moldova. Of these, more than 5,600 were eligible for permanent residence, and about 16,000 were eligible for temporary residence.
http://relocation.com.ua/moldova-to-tighten-control-over-migrants-on-its-territory/
According to Fixygen, JSC Gas Distribution System Operator Dniprogaz will hold a general meeting of shareholders on February 26, 2026, in the form of a survey (remotely).
The main issue put to the vote is the approval of the extension of the lease agreement for gas distribution system facilities with Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC. The announcement states that the estimated value of the deal is UAH 172.63 million (including VAT).
JSC OGRM Dniprogaz is a gas distribution network operator in Dnipro and Dnipropetrovsk region, providing gas delivery to end consumers and maintenance of gas distribution infrastructure.
