Construction has begun on a multimodal freight terminal in the northern French port city of Dunkirk, developed jointly by the Port of Dunkirk and Modalis Group. The project is estimated to cost €25 million, with commissioning scheduled for spring 2026. The new terminal will be part of a strategy to develop sustainable and intermodal transport in the region.
JSC NC KTZ held an annual technical seminar with the participation of KTZ-Freight Transportation, KTZ-Passenger Locomotives, and Alstom, manufacturer of the KZ8A and KZ4AT series electric locomotives. Participants reviewed the current state of the locomotive fleet and key areas for its future development as part of a long-standing partnership.
Temirzhol Zhondeu LLC is actively implementing a large-scale project to upgrade the Altynkol-Zhetygen railway line. Currently, the roadbed is almost completely completed, 67 switches, and over 30 kilometers of track and sleeper grid have been laid. The project is being implemented according to the approved schedule, with a phased organization of work and the concentration of resources on key sections.
The Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan (Kazlogistics), organized a meeting of the Road Transport Subcommittee of the Logistics and Transportation Committee of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Presidium. The event was held in a hybrid format with representatives of business and government agencies. More than ten government agencies participated in the meeting, including the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Integration, Industry and Construction, and the Ministry of National Economy, as well as relevant agencies and industry associations. The international road transport community, led by KazATO President Makhsat Saktaganov, was represented separately, along with delegations from regional chambers of entrepreneurs from 15 regions of the country.
Alpacem has integrated the Koralm Railway into its logistics chain in cooperation with ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG), expanding its market coverage and reducing transport times.
A meeting of the Working Group on the Development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route was held in Ankara. Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), a subsidiary of AZCON Holding, participated. The company’s delegation was led by Tariel Mirzayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of ASCO, who presented the carrier’s position on key issues related to the route’s development.
China COSCO Shipping Group has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation for the construction of 87 vessels valued at approximately RMB 50 billion, equivalent to approximately US$7.1 billion. According to China CSSC Holdings, the entire order package will be placed with CSSC Group facilities and will cover key segments of the COSCO Shipping fleet.
At a government meeting, Rostislav Konyashkin, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented a report on the progress of digitalization in the transport industry. He stated that, as part of the Head of State’s instructions, a Digital Transformation Map was approved jointly with the Ministry of Transport, outlining key areas for implementing digital solutions in the industry.
The official opening of Modalink, a joint venture between Lineas and FS Logistix, took place at the Port of Antwerp. The ceremony took place at the Mainhub terminal in the presence of Federica Favi, Ambassador of Italy to Belgium; Tanja Bruynseels, Deputy Director of the Cabinet for Mobility; Eric Van Ockenburg, CEO of Lineas; and Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of FS Logistix, along with key customers, partners, and employees. The launch of Modalink underscores the strategic importance of this partnership in building a more connected, efficient, and sustainable logistics system in Europe.
Kombiverkehr plans a revised operational scheme for rail freight flows between Germany and Spain as the 2025/2026 timetable approaches. The company shifts toward two consolidation points: Ludwigshafen KTL on the German side and Barcelona Morrot in Spain. These will handle all loading units moving by rail on this corridor.
