The first train with 20 containers passed through the reconstructed section of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, departing from the Absheron Logistics Center to Baku on May 20, 2024. Completion of the reconstruction of the 183 km Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi section in early May 2024 included the construction of a 110-hectare logistics complex in the Akhalkalaki region, Georgia.
Klemens Materi, Project Manager for Corporate Development and Strategy at Duisburger Hafen, said that the history of the port in Duisburg dates back to 1816, and the company itself was registered as a joint stock company in 1926. In 2001, the “duisport” trademark was approved, under which the company became known throughout the world. Ownership of the port is divided between North Rhine-Westphalia and the city of Duisburg.
Rhenus Office Systems expands its footprint in Poland with the inauguration of a new facility in Lower Silesia, marking a strategic move in its growth trajectory. The site will serve as a hub for the secure destruction of confidential documents and data, aligning with the company’s commitment to data protection and customer convenience.
Daniel Jarnea, Head of Marketing at Constanta Port Administration, reviewed the latest developments in the Port of Constanta and its role over the past two years.
From May 14 to 18 of this year, the delegation of KTZ Express JSC took part in the working trip of the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.K. Karabaev. to the Baltic countries – Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. During the trip, a bilateral meeting was organized with the Minister of Transport of Latvia K. Brishkens, as well as an acquaintance with the activities of the Freeport of Riga and the construction work of “Rail Baltica”.
Ketevan Oragvelidze, Marketing Manager of Batumi International Container Terminal, spoke on the topic “Growing the potential of Georgia as a sea and land transport hub.”
Przemysłowe Wharf in Gdańsk’s Inner Port is set for significant upgrades, with the commencement of seabed reinforcement and fender line replacement projects. Valued at nearly PLN 28 million, this investment aims to deepen the technical capacity of the quay to 10 meters, bolstering cargo handling capabilities for operators.
Mario Escobar, Business Development Manager of APM Terminals, provided an update on the company’s activities in Georgia. Globally, APM Terminals operates in 35 countries with 62 marine terminals, and is expanding with three new projects, bringing the total number of terminals to 65. Although Poti is one of the existing terminals, the company has expansion plans in Georgia.
Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has extended its presence in Serbia with the establishment of a joint venture focusing on freight forwarding services. Teaming up with Transfera d.o.o., Serbia’s second-largest forwarding company, RCG now holds 51% of the shares. This move signals RCG’s commitment to offering comprehensive logistics solutions in Serbia, complementing its existing transit transport services.
Arthur Nitsevych, Partner at the law firm Interlegal, spoke to the audience virtually along with his colleague Karyna Gorovaya, Associate Partner of the company. Although the guys were unable to meet in person this time, they expressed hope for a live meeting next year.
