Poland prolongs Schengen-internal border checks with Germany and Lithuania until 4 April 2026
Humanitarian volunteer charged with smuggling 15 asylum seekers from Poland to Germany
NATO airlift surge at Rzeszów airport strains apron capacity for civil charter flights
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Ukrainian crossings into Poland report short queues but warn of customs-IT outages
Queue data show minimal waits at Ukrainian–Polish checkpoints, yet sporadic IT failures in the customs system can suddenly add an hour to clearance times. Transporters and mobility teams should carry paper back-ups of cargo docs, monitor outage alerts and build resilience into tight delivery schedules.
Poland keeps temporary checks on German and Lithuanian borders through 4 April 2026
Warsaw has prolonged temporary Schengen-internal border checks with Germany and Lithuania until 4 April 2026. Random inspections at 65 crossings will continue, adding modest delays for business travellers and supply-chain hauliers. Mobility managers should budget extra transit time and ensure employees carry robust proof of residence and employment.
NGO volunteer charged with smuggling 15 migrants from Poland to Germany
Polish prosecutors have charged a humanitarian volunteer with organising the illegal transfer of 15 asylum seekers from Poland to Germany after finding 62 refugee identity certificates in her flat. The high-profile case highlights stricter enforcement against secondary movement and raises compliance risks for NGOs and companies operating near Poland’s eastern border.
Surge in NATO cargo flights at Rzeszów airport raises congestion concerns for civil charters
A spike in NATO cargo traffic at Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport is squeezing ramp capacity and causing minor delays for civilian charters. Business travellers and logistics planners using the southeastern Polish hub should file flight plans early, monitor NOTAMs and budget extra ground-time.
Border-queue update: minimal waits at Ukrainian crossings into Poland but IT disruptions possible
Ukrainian border-guards report virtually no vehicle queues at Poland-bound crossings on 14 January, but warn that electronic-system glitches could cause sudden delays. Companies moving staff or cargo through Yahodyn, Ustyluh or Shehyni should keep printed paperwork and allow schedule flexibility.