Since 2014, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has been providing reliable transport and logistics services for the Romanian economic zone with the TransFER route between Western Europe and Romania. Environmentally friendly rail transport has become an important element of infrastructure.
PTC Cargo, a subsidiary of PTC Holding, has entered into a memorandum of cooperation with Jiangsu International Rail Freight Express Co., opening new horizons for jointly promoting assets and strengthening multimodal transport between China and Southeast Asia. According to the memorandum, the companies will work to develop the terminals of the PTC Holding group and use market demand to expand cooperation in rail, road and sea transportation.
Despite the claims, the German government continues to retreat from its climate protection targets in the transport sector. This has a particular impact on railways and combined transport, as the manager of Kombiverkehr KG said when presenting the results for the 2023 financial year. Continuous increases in rail tariffs, the end of subsidies and the government’s refusal to cover the additional costs of upgrading high-speed corridors are negatively impacting the goals of shifting freight from road to rail.
A new chapter has begun in the history of the Lithuanian shipping industry – the Western Baltija Shipbuilding (WBS) shipyard has started construction of the first hydrogen-electric ship in the country’s history. Commissioned by Klaipeda State Seaport, the ship will be used for waste management and will become a symbol of Lithuania’s progress and commitment to reducing its environmental impact. The project demonstrates the ability to attract highly qualified specialists to implement innovative projects.
In Klaipėda a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to advance the development of a new European rail line to the city. This memorandum was signed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, LTG Infra, the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, and the municipalities of Klaipėda city and district. This agreement aims to enhance cooperation in decision-making, focusing on determining the optimal route for the railway line.
After the signing of an intergovernmental agreement in Beijing on the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, Kazakh experts are actively discussing the prospects of the project. Some believe that the new line will not be able to compete with Kazakhstan’s transit routes, but others believe that its appearance will increase competition for transit revenues and have a positive impact on freight traffic.
Orient Overseas Container Line Co., Ltd. (OOCL) has christened its eleventh eco-friendly vessel, the “OOCL Denmark,” completing a series of six 24,188 TEU ships built by Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS).
The plan for the Kaunas-Vilnius section of the Rail Baltica railway line aims to meet the needs of the communities and municipalities affected by the future railway. By analyzing 215 public proposals, the planning team has incorporated 109 suggestions and partially considered 45 others. Adjustments include additional two-level crossings, improved access to land plots, and modifications to the railway line at Rykantai, as noted by Vytis Žalimas, CEO of LTG Infra.
The Senate of Kazakhstan approved three key laws aimed at strengthening transport ties with China. The approved laws include the ratification of an agreement on international road transport between the two countries, as well as two agreements on the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Maersk has opened the first low-carbon warehouse in Denmark, located at Thaulow Dry Port in Fredericia. An official opening ceremony took place on June 24, 2024, attended by customers, local authorities and partners.
