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  • September 19, 2025

CPK is preparing large-scale tenders for a megaproject in Poland.

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), implementing the national megaproject to build a new airport and high-speed rail network in Poland, will hold approximately 100 tenders in 2026–2028. In 2026 alone, their total value will be approximately 40 billion zlotys (over 9 billion euros), half of which will be awarded in the second quarter. The largest contracts are related to the construction of the Warsaw–Łódź High-Speed ​​Railway (HSR) and airport infrastructure.

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  • September 19, 2025

Azerbaijan Railways is strengthening its position on the Middle Corridor.

On September 8, Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, met with an American business delegation in Baku. The company’s strategy for developing international transportation routes was presented to the guests, emphasizing the growth of volumes on the Middle Corridor and the diversification of routes along the East-West and North-South axes.

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  • September 18, 2025

Turkish ports increased cargo turnover in January–August 2025.

According to data from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs under the Ministry of Transport of Turkey, the country’s seaports handled 366.79 million tonnes of cargo in the first eight months of 2025, a 3% increase compared to the same period last year. In August, 43.94 million tonnes were handled (up 2.7%), of which 11.84 million tonnes were exported (up 2%), 20.77 million tonnes were imported (up 4.6%), and 5.97 million tonnes were cabotage (up 5.7%). Transit volumes decreased to 5.34 million tonnes (-5.7%).

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  • September 18, 2025

AsstrA notes growth in exports from China and strengthens support for high-tech industries.

According to AsstrA analysts, China’s foreign trade demonstrated steady growth from January to July 2025, driven by exports, particularly in the high-tech and industrial sectors. The main drivers were shipments of integrated circuits, automobiles, and electrical and mechanical engineering equipment. Meanwhile, imports of raw materials and agricultural products declined, reflecting China’s strategic shift toward developing domestic high-tech manufacturing and reducing its dependence on external resources.

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  • September 18, 2025

Azerbaijan is strengthening its position as a key link on the China-Europe route via the Middle Corridor.

On September 9, 2025, an event was held at the Absheron Logistics Center to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the launch of the China (Zhejiang)–Europe Railway Express route via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), as well as the arrival of the Yiwu (China)–Baku train. At the ceremony, representatives of Zhejiang Province, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, and the Chinese Embassy emphasized that the passage of the 237th block train, comprising 100 containers, demonstrates Azerbaijan’s growing role as a key transit hub connecting Europe and Asia.

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  • September 17, 2025

KTZ Express will take part in the creation of an Agro-Industrial Park in the Almaty region.

On September 9, 2025, KTZ Express, together with Slavtrans-Service JSC and TLC Alatau LLP, signed a cooperation agreement on the implementation of the Agro-Industrial Park project in the Almaty region. The document was concluded within the framework of the International Multi-Industry Business Mission in the presence of the Governor of the Moscow Region and the Akim of the Almaty Region, which emphasizes the high level of significance of the initiative.

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  • September 17, 2025

cargo-partner expands its air transportation network from the UK to 12 destinations.

International logistics operator cargo-partner, part of the NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS group, has announced the expansion of its air transportation network from the UK, adding 12 new routes to Asia, North America and Africa. Now the UK market will have direct access to key destinations such as Johannesburg, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Doha, Boston, Tokyo (Narita and Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Taipei. With a guaranteed quota of seats with partner airlines, customers will be able to enjoy greater flexibility and control over their international shipments.