UK: VolkerFitzpatrick begins work on Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange.
This infrastructure development will enhance the UK’s rail freight capabilities, bringing benefits to the local economy and the national supply chain.
ONE launches new services Aegean Express and Levant Express.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the launch of two new services to Northern European and Mediterranean destinations, the Aegean Express (AEX) and Levant Express (LEX), which will commence operations in January 2025. These new routes will provide North-South connectivity and fast delivery times, while providing easy access to the company’s feeder network via key hubs in Rotterdam, Istanbul, Piraeus and Damietta.
Container handling in the Kostanay region increased by 1,750 units in the first nine months of 2024.
In the Kostanay region, over the first nine months of 2024, there has been an increase in container loading by 1,750 units compared to the same period last year, which indicates positive dynamics in the field of freight transportation. According to Kenes Dyusekeyev, head of the logistics department of the branch of KTZ – Freight Transportation LLC, a total of 11,934 fitting platforms (688.5 thousand tons) and 22,755 containers were loaded, among which 365 organized routes were formed.
Deutsche Bahn Cargo announces major restructuring.
Deutsche Bahn Cargo CEO Sigrid Nikutta has announced a major restructuring of the company, aimed at creating specialized units and significantly reducing costs. The decision comes after DB found a buyer for its logistics division, which was the catalyst for the restructuring of the freight operator DB Cargo into a logistics company.
DP World to invest £1bn in London Gateway expansion.
DP World has announced plans for a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway Port, aiming to make it the UK’s largest container port within the next five years. The project will see two new shipping berths built, bringing the total to six, capable of handling the world’s largest container ships. A second rail yard will also be created to handle the expected growth in container traffic.
KAZLOGISTICS and LojiDer signed a memorandum of cooperation.
On October 10, Kanat Almagambetov, CEO of KAZLOGISTICS STK, and Mr. Kayihan Özdemir TURAN, President of the Association of Logistics Service Providers LojiDer, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the transport and logistics sector. The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen economic ties between Kazakhstan and Turkey, develop trade routes and logistics capabilities, given their strategic position at the intersection of key transport corridors.
Lithuania has approved a plan to build regional Rail Baltica stations.
The Lithuanian government has approved a special plan for the development of regional stations on the Rail Baltica section from Kaunas to the Lithuanian-Latvian border, which will connect the main line with the regions. The plan includes the construction of regional stations with the necessary engineering infrastructure, creating new opportunities for regional transportation.
Singapore is the first in the world to move towards full digitalisation of bunker operations.
From 1 April 2025, all bunker operators at the Port of Singapore will be required to provide services digitally, with Bunker Delivery Notes (BDNs) issued exclusively electronically. This makes Singapore the first port in the world to embrace digitalisation across all bunker operations.
KTZ Express signed memorandums with BMF Port Burgas and Vision Global Terminal.
KTZ Express JSC signed two important memorandums of cooperation with international partners — BMF Port Burgas and Vision Global Terminal at the 27th Kazakhstan International Exhibition TransLogistica Kazakhstan. These agreements are aimed at expanding Kazakhstan’s logistics capabilities on key transport routes.
Philippine Airlines and Cargo One launch digital cargo services.
Berlin-based air cargo booking platform Cargo One has announced a new partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL). The collaboration will enable the airline to expand its marketing capabilities for digital bookings and will increase its widebody fleet, which is currently undergoing expansion.