Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation have announced the formation of OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ONESEA), a new venture focused on technical ship management and marine talent development. Based in Singapore, the company combines the advanced technologies and expertise of both companies to achieve excellence in the shipping industry.
From January to October 2024, Ukrainian railway transported 146.94 million tons of cargo, which is 26.4 million tons (+21.9%) more than in the same period last year. In October, transportation volumes reached 15.06 million tons, an increase of 8.8% compared to September and 10.9% (+1.48 million tons) compared to October 2023.
Together with the technology company Mobility & Innovation Production (MIP), testing of the first hydrogen truck in Slovakia has begun. This step is part of HHLA’s strategy to create climate-neutral transport and is aimed at achieving environmentally friendly container transportation for customers.
Very soon (December 5-6), the KAZAKH GRAIN & LOGISTIC FORUM 2024 will begin its work in Astana. The international conference, organized by APK-Inform Asia together with RDL group, will touch upon the issues of grain market and logistics development and will become a discussion platform for finding solutions to the industry’s pressing problems.
The global economy continued to grow moderately in Q3, but the pace remains uneven. The services sector remains the main driver, while industrial production is again struggling: the manufacturing PMI fell to 49.4, signaling a contraction. Manufacturers in the US and Europe are reporting a decline in new orders and a rise in inventories.
The Rail Baltica project has moved to the next stage: Rail Baltic Estonia has signed a contract with INF Infra for the construction of an 8.65-kilometre section of the main route between Kangrū and Saku in Harju County. The section will pass through the Männiku Bog, where special attention will be paid to environmental protection, and will also include pedestrian and cyclist facilities, such as the Kivitee cycling bridge and the Saunanyi tunnel.
Swiss company Stadler has opened a new production center in the Polish city of Bialystok, specializing in the production of traction and auxiliary DC/DC converters. These devices will be used in trams, metro trains and narrow-gauge rolling stock. The plant is equipped with innovative technologies that allow testing of equipment in conditions simulating real operation.
Dublin-based international aviation holding Avia Solutions Group has placed its first direct order for 80 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, comprising 40 firm orders and 40 purchase options. The deal is a key step in the company’s strategy to increase capacity to meet high airline demand for additional aircraft during peak seasons.
Wabtec will provide JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) with a digital KinetiX system based on artificial intelligence technologies free of charge. The new solution will allow online diagnostics of the rolling stock condition, reducing risks associated with the human factor and increasing the safety and efficiency of transportation.
ASCO has presented a detailed plan for fleet decarbonization in line with the updated International Maritime Organization (IMO) Strategy for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions. As part of the first stage, scheduled for 2024-2027, ASCO will decommission 65 obsolete vessels and commission 17 new, energy-efficient ships. These measures will reduce the company’s emissions by 25%, and the use of ships with greater cargo capacity and fuel efficiency will reduce them by another 9%.
