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  • May 2, 2024

The Port of Koper welcomes the first LNG-powered ship

Over the weekend, the Port of Koper welcomed the historic arrival of the CMA CGM SCANDOLO, marking the first-ever LNG-powered ship to dock at the port. Among CMA CGM’s fleet, the SCANDOLO is one of 35 ships already powered by LNG, with plans to increase this number to 120 by 2028. This strategic shift aims to slash CO2 emissions by up to 20% compared to traditional fuel-powered vessels. It’s a pivotal move in line with CMA CGM’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate change.

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  • May 1, 2024

European ports advocate for sustainable industry future

Amidst the traditional discussions of port size dominance, a new narrative is emerging among the CEOs of major European ports. Port of Antwerp-Bruges, North Sea Port, Duisburger Hafen AG, and Port of Rotterdam are shifting their focus towards collaboration for a sustainable future for European industry. As they prepare for the European industry summit in April, they urge European government leaders to join them in addressing the challenges facing the industry.

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  • May 1, 2024

Maersk improves ME2 service to Europe

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has revealed a significant enhancement to its ME2 ocean service, with new port calls added to key destinations in North Europe, including Rotterdam, Felixstowe, and Bremerhaven, starting from the third week of April.

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  • May 1, 2024

METRANS and Ukrzaliznytsia: New prospects for cooperation

In 2022, METRANS began providing connection services to Ukraine, providing transportation of various goods across the Slovak-Ukrainian border in both directions. Recently, during the European Eastern holidays, METRANS and Ukrzaliznytsya reached an important milestone by launching the first train on the Medyka border between Poland and the Ukrainian Mostyska.

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  • April 22, 2024

KTLF24: USAID Trade Programme in Central Asia: Development of the Trans-Caspian Corridor

Aizhan Beiseeva, Transport Corridor Development Advisor for the USAID Central Asia Trade Program, began with the project’s main goal of developing regional trade among Central Asian countries, increasing connectivity, stimulating economic growth, and improving the investment climate. They work with both the public and private sectors to provide technical support to increase trade in new markets and strengthen the Trans-Caspian Route.

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  • April 22, 2024

KTLF24: Transit potential and trade of the Eurasian countries

Azamat Tokanov, Commercial Director of TRANSLOGICOM LLP, said that transport corridors play a key role in the field of logistics, especially on the territory of the Eurasian continent, as well as in the territories of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Different corridors have different levels of use and face different challenges.

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  • April 22, 2024

KTLF24: Automated transportation management system

Daniyar Duisemaliev, Managing Director of TIS SERVISE, spoke about cooperation with the Latvian company Sigis to develop the Railwagon Location service, which currently provides information support for transportation in 19 countries, including the former republics of the Soviet Union, as well as Finland, Mongolia and China. The company is also in the process of negotiations with the Republic of Turkey and other regions. They plan to include European countries in their network in the near future.