Rail

On July 7, the first Chengdu-Europe Express departed from the European logistics hub of Duisburg towards China, opening a new high-frequency rail corridor between Europe and the dynamic metropolis of Chengdu. RTSB, which operates the train, provides efficient multimodal logistics from the terminal in Duisburg to the Chinese hinterland. The cargo includes electronics, pharmaceuticals, German cars and European delicacies, highlighting the growing reliance on rail transport for perishable and high-value goods. The service reinforces Duisburg’s role as a key hub on the modern Silk Road with reliable schedules and streamlined customs clearance.

KTZ Express has launched a new module, Contract, on the Single Digital Window platform to automate the execution of standard contracts with foreign clients. The service allows you to conclude contracts for transport and forwarding services using a simple electronic or facsimile signature.

This rail link aims to streamline transport logistics between Poland’s northern maritime gateways and the economic centers located in its interior.

The management of Azerbaijan Railways JSC (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, held a video conference with the Chairman of Pakistan Railways Syed Mazhar Ali Shah. During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for increasing cargo volumes, integrating ports, joint investment projects and developing transport routes through Azerbaijan and Pakistan within the East-West Corridor.

During his visit to Afghanistan, Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu signed a memorandum of cooperation on the construction of a railway line between Central and South Asia. The document envisages the implementation of the Turgundi-Herat-Kandahar-Spin Boldak project, which includes two stages of construction and the creation of a transport and logistics center in Afghanistan.

JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and the State Corporation China Railways signed a new Agreement on Strategic Cooperation, replacing the 2014 agreement. The document provides for the development of joint transport routes, strengthening container transportation, modernizing infrastructure and introducing digital technologies to improve the efficiency and safety of transportation.

In June 2025, a record volume of coal exports from JSC Shubarkol Komir was recorded through the KTZ network — 841 thousand tons, which is 26% higher than the average monthly figures for the current year. As noted by the press service of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the achievement was made possible thanks to the coordinated work of railway workers and all participants in the logistics chain.

The European Commission has adopted a decision setting out key deadlines and milestones for the completion of the large-scale cross-border railway project Rail Baltica, which aims to significantly improve transport connectivity in the EU. The decision was unanimously supported by all Member States and marks an important step towards the full integration of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the European rail network by 2030.

On July 8, in Beijing, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) Rovshan Rustamov met with President of China Railway State Corporation Song Shuyou. The parties confirmed the strategic importance of partnership in transit transportation, multimodal solutions and digitalization of processes. An important element of the dialogue was the development of the Middle Corridor, which Azerbaijan views as a key link between the East and the West.

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) continues to expand its international TransFER network by opening new routes and increasing the number of services. The company launched a direct connection Sopron – Arad, offering 24-hour wagonload transportation with additional logistics services.