At a government meeting, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov noted the positive dynamics in the transport sector, emphasizing the need for further systematic expansion of rail network capacity. He stated that the key objective remains the implementation of major strategic projects aimed at modernizing infrastructure.
The Polish Development Fund (PFR) is co-financing the construction of an intermodal terminal for CLIP Group in Zabrze, southern Poland.
AD Ports Group signed a framework agreement with National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA to explore investment opportunities and develop the Port of Constanta in Romania. The document lays the foundation for further cooperation on projects to construct and modernize port infrastructure, implement digital solutions, and implement sustainable development initiatives, including renewable energy, waste management, and emission reduction.
In the first quarter, 85 freight trains were dispatched along the Xi’an Trans-Caspian Route of the China-Europe network, a 150% increase compared to the same period last year. The route connects Xi’an in Shaanxi Province with Baku, passing through Kazakhstan and the Caspian Sea, and is part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Last year, LTG Infra initiated the creation of a high-speed rail design competence center, which aims to strengthen the company’s engineering capabilities and, potentially, enable it to offer expertise beyond Lithuania. The new division will accumulate experience in modern infrastructure design and will facilitate the expansion of the 1435 mm European gauge network.
Hitachi Rail announced an agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a leading US-based provider of digital solutions for fleet management, passenger service quality, and public transport efficiency. The company’s technologies also improve passenger information accuracy and schedule compliance.
Baltic Hub emphasized its strategic role as Poland’s main maritime gateway to global trade and a link for Central and Eastern European countries with global supply chains. The commissioning of the new T3 terminal, which significantly increased throughput and operational flexibility, contributed significantly to this result.
This week, CargoBeamer launched a new train service between Stuttgart and Milan for transporting semi-trailers. The first train departed on Monday. The new service strengthens the company’s presence on the Germany-Italy route through the Swiss Alps, following the launch of the Liège-Domodossola line in January.
On April 1, Poland introduced state price caps on gasoline and diesel fuel, simultaneously reducing VAT on fuel from 23% to 8%, and lowering the energy tax to the minimum level permitted in the EU. These measures were part of the government’s anti-crisis intervention amid rising energy prices caused by the geopolitical situation.
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), part of AZCON Holding, recorded an increase in ferry cargo volumes in March 2026 compared to the same period last year. Positive dynamics were noted in both railcar and truck transportation.
