In January 2024, the Kazakhstan Transport Railway (KTZ) noted an increase in the total volume of loading on the network to 20.2 million tons. Domestic rail transport grew by 4.7% to 13.2 million tonnes, while exports stood at 7 million tonnes.
The mild winter is favoring the progress of work at the T3 terminal in the Baltic hub, where the main reinforced concrete work is being carried out entirely thanks to favorable weather conditions, especially high temperatures. Completion of the formation of reloading embankments on 98% of the area is planned by the end of February 2024, and soil consolidation on 70% of the loaded area opens up new fronts of work.
During a video conference on February 15, 2024, an exchange of views on the activities of each organization and a discussion of prospects for cooperation in the field of customs management took place between the Permanent Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Commission TRACECA and the European Regional Office for Institutional Development (ROID).
Over the past year, the Training and Education Center (TEC) at the Azerbaijan State Maritime Academy, subordinate to Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), has successfully carried out work to improve operational processes, form highly qualified personnel and adapt educational programs to high standards. The main attention was paid to the certification of sailors, training and practical exercises.
DACHSER receives the prestigious “Citizen Development Empowerment Award” from smapOne AG, recognizing the logistics company’s remarkable achievement in fostering a global community of citizen developers. Currently, 1,250 empowered DACHSER employees are actively involved in creating applications, driving digitalization throughout the organization. The community’s ongoing growth plays a crucial role in swiftly and independently digitizing analog processes, with dedicated experts continually enhancing their locally-built solutions.
VARO Energy Group emerges victorious in the Port Authority’s recent tender for the most environmentally friendly energy carrier. Since 2018, the port of Rotterdam has embraced VARO’s HVO100 (100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for its fleet, a biofuel crafted entirely from sustainable sources, slashing CO2 emissions by an impressive 89% compared to traditional diesel fuel. With the flexibility to blend with conventional diesel and compatibility with existing engines without modifications, HVO proves to be a accessible and cost-effective avenue for CO2 reduction.
METRANS Group’s successful expansion in Europe reaches a significant milestone as Adria Rail, a Croatian company operating intermodal trains, officially becomes a 100% member of the METRANS Group. Less than a year ago, METRANS Group acquired a majority stake of 51% in Adria Rail, solidifying their strategic partnership.
The Kazakh enterprise KazAzot launched the first batch of ammonium nitrate, sending its products to world markets. The cargo, produced by the country’s only producer of nitrogen mineral fertilizers, was sent from the port of Aktau along the Trans-Caspian Sea Transport Route (TMTM).
Kazakhstan has urged the Netherlands and Belgium to collaborate in developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Roman Vasilenko, discussed this proposal during a meeting with the Ambassadors of Belgium and the Netherlands to Kazakhstan, Henri Vantieghem and Nico Schermers, respectively.
In 2023, Hupac Group faced challenges as it navigated the transport landscape, moving approximately 975,000 road consignments in combined road/rail transport. The sector experienced a decline, attributed to a drop in transport demand across Europe, non-market-aligned rail system price increases, and significant quality deficits in the German rail network.
