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  • December 17, 2025

Kazlogistics and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs discussed key issues in Kazakhstan’s road transport industry.

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.

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  • December 17, 2025

ASCO took part in the meeting of the Working Group on the Development of the Trans-Caspian Route in Ankara.

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.

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  • December 17, 2025

COSCO Shipping has ordered the construction of 87 vessels at CSSC shipyards.

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.

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  • December 16, 2025

Kazakhstan has approved a Digital Transformation Map for the Transport Industry.

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.

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  • December 16, 2025

Lineas and FS Logistix have launched the Modalink joint venture in the Port of Antwerp.

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.

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  • December 16, 2025

Kombiverkehr restructures Germany-Spain traffic.

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.

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  • December 16, 2025

LTG Cargo is strengthening its presence in Ukraine and investing in the development of its rolling stock.

LTG Cargo Ukraine, a subsidiary of LTG Group, celebrated its fifth anniversary in the Ukrainian market by announcing significant changes to its operations. In 2025, the company changed its business model, transitioning from freight forwarding to rolling stock operation and leasing, signing lease agreements for over 400 railcars, and relocating to a new office in Lviv. LTG Cargo emphasizes that despite the war, the company continued to operate in Ukraine, adapting to extraordinary conditions and reaffirming its strategic belief in the future of the country and its transport market.

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  • December 16, 2025

Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and the EU have agreed to develop the Black Sea – Aegean Sea corridor.

Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and the European Union signed a cooperation agreement to create and develop the Black Sea–Aegean Sea cross-border transport corridor. The project envisages the development of a north–south route in southwestern Europe using inland waterways, primarily the Danube River, rail and road infrastructure, sea and air ports, and multimodal terminals. The new route will become part of the TEN-T trans-European transport network.