Huawei Technologies and JSC NC KTZ agreed on a large-scale deployment of the LTE-R network on the Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor. The project will be implemented jointly with Kazakhstani telecom operators, including Kazakhtelecom and TTS. This will modernize the railway infrastructure, improve the safety and efficiency of transportation.
JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) is accelerating the process of separating the activities of the infrastructure operator and freight carrier. The Ministry of Transport reported that the delineation of responsibilities and staffing structures is in the active phase. Key stages have been completed: planning and standardization of transportation, process modeling and development of a train formation plan. The traffic schedule has also been approved.
Luka Koper closed 2024 with growth in key indicators, despite the challenges at the beginning of the year related to the crisis in the Red Sea. Total seaborne cargo turnover increased by 3%, container cargo by 6% and general cargo by 8%. Net revenue amounted to €330.1 million, which is 6% higher than the 2023 level and 2% above the planned figures. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached €67 million, 33% higher than the plan, and net profit amounted to €60.3 million, 26% higher than the forecast.
The discussions between the two companies will define the framework for continued cooperation in logistics operations.
Yusen Logistics has signed an agreement with Ocean Network Express (ONE) to join the “ONE LEAF+” program, becoming the first logistics company in Asia to use this sustainable shipping method. The solution involves the use of biofuel made from waste vegetable oil, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. The company’s customers will be able to reduce emissions under the Scope 3 category and receive emission reduction certificates verified by third-party auditors.
In Kazakhstan, construction of the Zhetigen – Kazibek Bek railway line continues, which will reduce the load on the Almaty railway junction by 40% and reduce the delivery time of goods to 24 hours. The project includes the laying of 130 km of tracks, the construction of three separate points, 13 bridges, five railway and one road overpass. The contract for the construction of the line was signed on March 1, 2024.
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to restore sea transportation by the ferries “Geroi Plevny” and “Geroi Shipki” as part of the development of the Trans-Caspian route. These vessels will be used to transport container trains between the Caspian region and the Black Sea, connecting the ports of Baku, Poti and Odessa. Thus, the company will become an operator of not only railway but also sea transportation, providing a comprehensive logistics service on the China-Europe route.
Poland plays a key role in the Rail Baltica project, which connects Warsaw with Tallinn and integrates the Baltic states into the pan-European rail network. The Polish section of Rail Baltica, which is approximately 400 km long, is undergoing modernization in five stages, most of which have already been completed. The final section is expected to be completed after 2030, which will reduce the travel time from Warsaw to the Lithuanian border from five hours to three.
Head of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) Rovshan Rustamov met with Head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Office in Azerbaijan Sunniyeh Durrani-Jamal. The parties highly appreciated the successful cooperation and contribution of ADB to the development of the country’s railway infrastructure.
The first meeting of the Public Council of the Ministry of Transport in 2024 summed up the work for the past year and approved an activity plan for 2025. Key areas include stabilizing the rail transport market, developing shipping, implementing transport reforms, combating corruption and developing the republican budget. In addition, the Council will support businesses in the field of freight and passenger transportation, as well as developing competition in the rail market.
