Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, met with a World Bank delegation led by Charles Cormier, Director of Infrastructure for the Europe and Central Asia Region. The parties reviewed the current state of cooperation between ADY and the World Bank and confirmed their mutual interest in expanding the partnership.
ÖBB has reopened the section between Hall in Tirol and Innsbruck main station following the completion of the new Rauchmühl Bridge. Passenger and freight services resumed early Friday morning after the structure passed a load test using two heavy freight locomotives with a combined weight of more than 160 tonnes.
Turkey supports intensifying efforts to further develop the international Trans-Caspian Transport Route and considers it a key area of Eurasian logistics. This was stated by Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmet Demirok, who emphasized that this corridor has already proven its reliability, safety, and practical applicability in the changing global logistics environment.
Scandinavian ground handling provider Aviator has announced a review of its long-term strategy aimed at strengthening core operational competencies, increasing employee engagement, and strengthening airline partnerships. The company is focusing on operational excellence, safety, digitalization, sustainability, and continuous innovation to cement its status as a preferred partner for airlines and prepare for growth in the Nordic and EU markets.
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, freight transportation volume in the country in 2025 amounted to 322.2 million tons, a 9% decrease compared to 2024. Rail transport accounted for 161.3 million tons (-7.8%), road transport accounted for 125.2 million tons (-2.8%), and other modes of transport accounted for the remainder.
The Port of Gdansk closed 2025 with record cargo handling figures, handling 80.4 million tonnes, a 4% increase compared to 2024. The total number of vessels reached 4,394, including 3,650 commercial, and the average gross tonnage increased by 3.8%, confirming the port’s growing role in servicing large vessels and the efficient use of its deepwater infrastructure. Oil products retained their leading position in cargo turnover, handling 39.6 million tonnes (up 0.4%), including a record 37.4 million tonnes of crude oil at the Naftoport terminal.
Temirzhol Zhondeu LLC has been granted exclusive dealer status in the EAEU for Hubei Srida Heavy-duty Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd., a Chinese railway equipment manufacturer. The company, one of the largest manufacturers of track equipment and steel structures in China, produces over 600 pieces of equipment and over 50,000 tons of steel structures annually. Temirzhol Zhondeu LLC’s exclusive dealership is for five years.
CLdN announced the launch of a new weekly LoLo container service between the Rotterdam Distriport terminal and the port of Leixões (Porto, Portugal). This decision was made in response to growing customer demand and aims to expand the company’s logistics capabilities on this route.
Die Güterbahnen, Germany’s national association of freight rail carriers, has sharply criticized a potential 37% increase in rail infrastructure fees by the end of this year. According to the association’s calculations, this will result in additional costs for the industry of €381 million, with companies generating a combined annual turnover of approximately €7 billion. The tariff revision was initiated by the country’s rail infrastructure operator, DB InfraGO.
At the 13th Congress of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Atameken,” the results of the Logistics and Transportation Committee’s activities were summarized and key objectives for 2026 were discussed. Representatives of businesses, industry associations, including the Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan “Kazlogistics,” and experts from all regions of the country participated in the congress. Delegates discussed the strategic priorities of the NCE RK, approved the annual final report, and noted the results of the business community’s interaction with government agencies to improve the business climate.
