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  • January 22, 2024

Ukrainian Railways surges with 23% growth in cargo transport

In 2023, Ukrainian Railways (UZ) achieved a notable milestone by transporting 148.4 million tonnes of cargo, marking a significant increase in monthly volumes between March and December compared to the previous year. With an average monthly cargo volume exceeding 12 million tonnes, the positive trend was especially evident in November, where 14.1 million tonnes were transported. UZ attributes this impressive 23% growth to the successful restoration of Ukraine’s maritime export corridor in the Black Sea, a feat accomplished by the country’s military and special forces.

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  • January 22, 2024

Turkmenistan advances major highway project

Turkmenistan has initiated the construction of the Mary – Turkmenabat highway as part of the larger Ashgabat – Turkmenabat high-speed road project. The commencement coincided with the completion of the Tejen – Mary section, as reported during Chairman Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s inspection visit to the road construction site in the Mary region.

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  • January 19, 2024

Turkmenistan to showcase transport investment opportunities at Global Forum

Turkmenistan is set to actively participate in the Global Gateway Investment Forum on sustainable transport EU-Central Asia, scheduled for January 29-30 in Brussels, Belgium. Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications under Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers, announced the delegation’s involvement during a government meeting, highlighting that Turkmenistan will host a plenary session addressing the “Investment opportunities of the transport complex of Turkmenistan.”

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  • January 19, 2024

Turkmenbashi seaport welcomes first cargo ships from Baku in 2024

Turkmenbashi International Seaport in Turkmenistan welcomed the first cargo shipments of the year from Baku, Azerbaijan, as reported by Trend. On January 11, the cargo ship Türkmenistan, followed by the Magtymguly with containers, docked at the container terminal berth. The Caspian Sea route between Turkmenbashi International Seaport and Baku International Commercial Seaport is efficiently served by the Turkmen RO-PAX class Berkarar and Bagtyyar passenger ships, each capable of accommodating 54 trucks and 200 passengers, completing the journey in just 12 hours.

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  • January 19, 2024

Port of Riga thrives: Record container volumes and cruise passenger influx in 2023

In the past year, the Port of Riga demonstrated resilience with a consistent cargo turnover of 18.8 million tonnes, securing its position as the second-largest port in the Baltic States. Notably, the port achieved a historic milestone by handling over 5 million tonnes of containerized cargo for the first time, marking a nearly 10% increase. Despite a dip in total cargo volumes, attributed to geopolitical factors affecting energy transit cargo, the port celebrated a record-breaking influx of cruise passengers, welcoming nearly 82,000 tourists from around the globe.

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  • January 18, 2024

Tajikistan and Slovakia forge partnership for transport sector advancements

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport and the Export-Import Bank of Slovakia (Eximbanka SR) have formalized a Memorandum of Cooperation, paving the way for a preferential loan and grant to support investment initiatives in Tajikistan’s transport sector. The primary objective outlined in this agreement is the establishment of weigh stations along both national and international highways in Tajikistan. The signing ceremony involved discussions between Tajikistan’s Minister of Transport, Azim Ibrohim, Slovakia’s Ambassador to Tajikistan (based in Uzbekistan), Viktor Borecky, Eximbanka SR Director Mikhail Demak, and Rostislav Babicz, Director for cooperation with Central Asian countries at the Slovak company “Betamont”.

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  • January 18, 2024

Kazakhstan plans for Middle Corridor development

Kazakhstan is actively advancing the development of its segment within the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor. Official data reveals a substantial surge, with 2.5 million tons of goods transshipped through the Aktau and Kuryk seaports along the TITR route during the first 11 months of 2023, marking a notable 107 percent increase compared to the previous year. In a landmark move, Kazakh oil made its inaugural journey along the Middle Corridor in 2023.

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  • January 18, 2024

Kazakhstan and Neos strengthen air communication and trade ties with Italy

Kazakhstan and Neos, the Italian airline, have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration in the realm of air communications. The agreement was solidified during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister of Transport, Talgat Lastayev, and Marco Beretta, the General Director of Neos Airlines in Kazakhstan and President of the Italian-Kazakh Trade Association. Acknowledging the success of Neos Airlines’ flights connecting Kazakhstan and Italy, both parties discussed ways to further improve air communication between the two nations.

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  • January 18, 2024

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk forge ‘Gemini Cooperation’

Hapag-Lloyd AG and Maersk A/S, entities under A.P. Moller – Maersk, are set to embark on a groundbreaking collaboration named “Gemini Cooperation”, scheduled to commence operations in February 2025. This strategic partnership aims to establish a highly flexible and interconnected ocean network renowned for its industry-leading reliability. The fleet pool will consist of approximately 290 vessels, boasting a combined capacity of 3.4 million containers (TEU), with Maersk contributing 60% and Hapag-Lloyd 40%.

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  • January 17, 2024

The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan discussed strengthening relations with the European Union in the transport sector

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the Enhanced Partnership Agreement, the EU strategy for Central Asia, and also highlighted the role of the European Union as the largest trade and investment partner. The transit and transport sector, especially through the Trans-Caspian route, has been highlighted as an important area with increasing traffic volumes and significance in the supply chain of goods from China to Europe. The Prime Minister also noted the upcoming investor forum on sustainable development of transport links, where Kazakhstan will be represented as part of the Global Gateway initiative.

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