In Xi’an (China), documents were signed on the establishment of a joint venture for the implementation of the project to build a container hub in the port of Aktau. The project participants were JSC KTZ Express, LLC GC Port Lianyungang and JSC NC Aktau Sea Trade Port. This event took place within the framework of the International Silk Road Exhibition.
International transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has expanded its network in Romania by opening a new logistics terminal in Popești-Leorden, southeast of Bucharest. The investment in the project amounted to 20 million euros. The new facility complements the existing terminal in Bolintin-Dile, allowing for more efficient distribution of goods in the capital region.
Ukrzaliznytsia and Polish State Railways have agreed to develop intermodal routes between Asia and Europe. During the InnoTrans 2024 exhibition in Berlin, representatives of both countries discussed increasing the capacity of border crossings and expanding railway infrastructure to improve freight transport.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia with the Federal Chancellor of Germany, where he discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation between the regions. Tokayev emphasized the importance of developing industrial cooperation, including increasing the supply of critical materials to Germany.
Finnish road and rail design experts from Sitowise visited Latvia to exchange experiences, including a tour of the Rail Baltica station construction site at Riga Airport (RIX). During the visit, they met with Rail Baltica Airport Project Manager Arnolds Timofejevs and PR Manager Linda Pastare from Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, who spoke about the current stages of the project and its significance for the airport’s development.
The Shanghai Research and Design Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has received in-principle approval for the construction of a dual-fuel container ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) with a capacity of 27,500 TEU. This is 3,000 TEUs larger than the largest existing ships owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which have a capacity of 24,346 TEUs.
Representatives of Aktau International Airport visited Port Kuryk LLP to get acquainted with the infrastructure of the ferry complex and its activities. The visit was aimed at strengthening interaction between the transport hubs of the region and studying the potential for joint development.
Kazakhstan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are stepping up cooperation in the transport sector by discussing public-private partnership projects. At a meeting with Vice Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev, representatives of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, discussed joint initiatives in the railway and aviation sectors.
A meeting was held in Baku between the Secretary General of the Permanent Secretariat of the TRACECA Intergovernmental Commission Asset Assavbayev and the new National Secretary of TRACECA in Azerbaijan Fariz Aliyev. The main focus was on Azerbaijan’s participation in ongoing TRACECA projects and prospects for cooperation in the development of the Europe-Caucasus-Asia international transport corridor.
The CHERISH2O (CHEmical industry water Reuse In a Sustainable Harbour) project has been launched in the Port of Antwerp. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, VITO, essenscia, VMM and Antea Group are working with 12 companies, including Ashland, BASF, Bayer, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies, to explore the possibility of large-scale wastewater treatment for reuse in production. This will help reduce water consumption and mitigate the risk of water shortages in drought conditions.
