On the Dostyk-Moyynty section, construction of second tracks is underway according to the established schedule. More than 450 units of special equipment are used at the site, where about a thousand workers work.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges has recently achieved a significant milestone in the expansion of the Southern Canal Dock, with the completion of a crucial phase. Through the efforts of Belgian dredging company DEME, nearly 1 million m³ of dredged material was moved, resulting in the creation of an additional 600 metres of quayside space for ICO’s RoRo ships.
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are preparing to build a large logistics hub in Herat province. This strategic agreement is aimed at developing trade routes and increasing the transit of hydrocarbons through the region.
Rhenus Port Logistics is making a significant investment in Basel, unveiling plans for Terminal 4, a new trimodal transshipment hub set to revolutionize freight logistics in the region. Scheduled to start operations by late summer 2024, Terminal 4 underscores Rhenus’s commitment to bolstering sustainable infrastructure and promoting efficient, climate-friendly import/export traffic.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG’s rail subsidiary, Metrans, has enlarged its hub terminal in Dunajská Streda, Slovakia, by approximately five hectares. This expansion provides customers with enhanced storage and transportation possibilities at one of Central Europe’s key intermodal hubs. The move comes as Metrans addresses the rising demand for storage and transport services in the region, offering a terminal area now spanning 326,000 m², equivalent to about 45 soccer fields. The additional 50,000 m² expansion area will primarily accommodate container repair and storage, complemented by the construction of a new container washing facility.
Representatives of Jiangsu Province (PRC), together with the State Committee for Development and Reform of the province, visited the seaport of Aktau in Kazakhstan. The discussion concerned the participation of the port of Lianyungang in a joint venture with the companies of the group of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy for the construction and operation of a container hub in the port of Aktau.
DP World’s expansion in Romania signals a significant stride in bolstering the nation’s role as a pivotal hub for European trade. With a €65 million investment, two new facilities have been unveiled in Constanta, the largest container port on the Black Sea. These include a 5-hectare cargo terminal catering to heavy, large, and complex cargo, along with a ‘roll-on, roll-off’ terminal capable of handling up to 80,000 vehicles annually. Additionally, a €50 million multi-transport platform is slated to open in Constanta by 2025. Another €21 million investment has resulted in the establishment of an 8-hectare intermodal logistics hub in Aiud, fortifying connectivity between rail and road networks.
MBOX Terminals DOO, a Serbian terminal operator, and Kombiverkehr KG, based in Frankfurt, have initiated a collaboration to enhance the link between Niš in Serbia and Wels in Austria. Susana Jozinovic, Sales Representative Southeastern at Kombiverkehr KG, highlights the strategic significance of integrating the Niš terminal into their European network, positioning themselves for further expansion across southeastern Europe. Leveraging Niš’s central location and its proximity to pan-European transport corridor 10, the partnership aims to offer enhanced intermodal transport solutions to their customers.
Marat Karabaev met with his Latvian colleague Kaspars Brishkens to sign a Memorandum on the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Discussion of the transport sector in Kazakhstan and Latvia revealed common points of view and development prospects.
Transport ministers from the D-A-CH region have united to endorse a joint position paper titled “The DAK is coming!” Led by Federal Minister for Mobility, Leonore Gewessler, the ministers from Germany and Switzerland underscore their commitment to swiftly implement the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) across borders. They also pledge national co-financing to support this initiative. Their appeal to the European Union emphasizes the need for a collective financing strategy that accommodates the diverse financial circumstances of European railway operators. Recognized as a pivotal advancement in modernizing and digitizing rail freight transport, the DAC aligns with the EU Green Deal’s objectives to combat climate change.
