“Azerbaijan Railways” (ADY) and China State Railway Corporation signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at developing international transport corridors and freight transportation. The agreement gives new impetus to relations between Baku and Beijing and opens up prospects for strengthening ties between China and Europe through the territory of Azerbaijan.
DB Cargo has begun testing a locomotive with automatic (ATO) and remote control (RTO) systems at its terminal in Cologne-Gremberg. The train will run in automatic mode with a driver on board, while control and monitoring will be provided by a remote control team. This is the first time in Germany that ATO and RTO technology has been tested in combination on open rail infrastructure.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation CSSC has received approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for its merger with China Shipbuilding Industry Company (CSIC). After completing the remaining formalities, the deal will create the world’s largest shipbuilding group in terms of assets, revenue and order book.
Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways OJSC Rovshan Rustamov led a delegation to China, where he held a series of meetings with representatives of the country’s leading transport and logistics companies on July 7. During the talks with the management of CRRC and Zhuzhou Locomotive, the expansion of the ADY locomotive fleet, technical cooperation and personnel training were discussed. The parties also touched upon the implementation of the April contract for the supply of seven new locomotives to modernize freight transportation in the context of Azerbaijan’s growing role in international routes.
Since July 7, Poland has temporarily reintroduced border controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania, in violation of the standard Schengen rules on free movement. The measure was prompted by Germany’s refusal to accept asylum seekers and increased migration pressure from the Baltic region. According to the Polish government, the country is forced to tighten controls to curb so-called “secondary migration” within the EU.
On 7 July 2025, the Port of Gdansk Authority and the DORACO construction corporation signed an agreement on the comprehensive reconstruction of the Wislansk embankment, one of the key facilities of the Inner Port. The total cost of the project is PLN 351 million, with completion scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. The project aims to increase cargo handling capacity, modernise the energy, rail and road infrastructure, as well as improve the safety and environmental sustainability of the port.
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority signed two memorandums of understanding with the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority (Trieste and Monfalcone ports) and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority (Genoa, Savona, Praia and Vado Ligure ports) at the International Conference on Ukraine’s Recovery in Rome. These Italian ports are among the most powerful logistics hubs in Europe, actively implementing digital, green solutions and implementing large-scale infrastructure projects.
Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas and ERB Rail have officially launched the construction of the main Rail Baltica railway line in Latvia. Work has begun on the southern section from Misa to the Lithuanian border, where the first four of 11 permits have been issued. Surveys for unexploded ordnance, construction of an embankment, temporary roads, a new overpass and a bridge over the Iecava River are planned.
One of the leading energy companies in Kazakhstan, Sana Oil Corporation, has entered into an exclusive strategic agreement with the international logistics operator AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG. The partnership covers the full cycle of logistics support for industrial and infrastructure projects – from the planning stage to final implementation. For AsstrA, this agreement strengthens the company’s position as a reliable logistics expert in the energy and processing sectors of Central Asia.
Oman’s flag carrier Oman Air has become a full member of the global airline alliance Oneworld, bringing its membership to 15, effective July 1, 2025. The strategic move opens up new routes and opportunities for the airline, particularly in the Gulf and South Asia. Oneworld CEO Nat Pieper said Oman Air’s entry will strengthen the alliance’s network and make travel more convenient for customers.
