DHL Express and Central Airlines have entered into an agreement for two Boeing 777s.
DHL Express plans to operate two Boeing 777 freighters in partnership with Central Airlines under a multi-year operating agreement.
Ukraine exported more than 56 million tons of cargo through the Black Sea corridor.
Since the sea corridor began operating, more than 2,000 ships have passed through it, said US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.
PKP LHS: Record cargo transportation.
In the first half of 2024, PKP LHS increased cargo volumes to more than 6 million tons, which is 29% higher than the same period in 2023 and is a record result in the company’s history.
Maersk’s new maritime service between China and Bangladesh has begun operations.
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched a new ocean transport service between China and Bangladesh to meet growing trade demand, especially in the retail industry. The new service, called SH3, began operations on July 7, 2024, and adds more capacity to the ocean network between the two countries.
Development of strategic cooperation: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed new projects and prospects.
The 21st meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took place in Almaty. Prime Ministers Olzhas Bektenov and Abdulla Aripov discussed a wide range of issues, including trade and economic cooperation, investment, transport infrastructure, industry, agriculture, ecology and digitalization.
Plan of the new cruise terminal in Klaipeda.
The port of Klaipeda is preparing to build a new cruise ship terminal in the central part of the city, following the completion of environmental assessment procedures for potential impacts. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an environmental impact assessment is not required for this project. Procurement procedures for the civil works are currently underway and the project is expected to begin this year.
The development of non-resource exports was discussed in Astana.
An extended meeting of the operational headquarters on the development of non-resource exports was held in Astana. The event was attended by more than 10 business associations, 20 government agencies and national development institutions, as well as about 150 exporters. The main topics of discussion included VAT refunds, cost reimbursements for exporters, new support tools, searching for new markets and overcoming export barriers.
LTG Cargo purchased 500 wagons for grain transportation.
LTG Cargo, a freight company of the LTG group, has purchased 500 wagons for transporting grain crops, some of which will arrive in Lithuania this season. The new cars will significantly increase the company’s transportation capacity, allowing it to additionally transport about 1.2 million tons of cargo per year. It is expected that the first carriages will arrive in Lithuania in the coming months, the remaining 300 by the end of this year. Another 200 cars will be delivered in the first quarter of 2025.
The ASCO bulk carrier will deliver equipment for a new power plant in Azerbaijan.
The universal bulk carrier “Uzeyir Hajibeyli”, owned by the maritime transport fleet of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), will deliver important equipment for the new power plant from Turkey to Azerbaijan. This power plant, built by order of Azerenerji OJSC, is located on the territory of the Azerbaijan Thermal Power Plant in Mingachevir.
Kazakhstan and Wabtec plan to produce ‘green’ locomotives.
First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar met with Wabtec CEO Rafael Santana to discuss the company’s plans to produce new generation “green” locomotives in Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the government’s efforts to modernize railway transport, including updating the rolling stock fleet, were noted.