State-owned Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, has signed a contract with Chinese manufacturer CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd for the supply of seven AC50 mainline diesel locomotives and spare parts for a total of $26 million. All technical and commercial terms of the deal have already been agreed upon.
Jarrolds Logistics, part of The APC network, has opened a new 30,000 sq ft logistics centre in Norwich, increasing its operational capacity by more than 35%. The new hub on Avian Way replaces the previous depot in Long Stratton and supports overnight deliveries, storage and fulfilment, while reducing driver miles and allowing later parcel collection times.
Executive Director for Sea and River Transport of STK Kazlogistics Daulet Eleusiz took part in the Kazakhstan-Croatia Business Forum held in Astana. The event brought together representatives of government, business and industry associations of the two countries, becoming a platform for discussing the expansion of bilateral economic and investment cooperation.
The hull of the 130-metre 096 Incat, the world’s largest battery-powered catamaran, has been launched at the Incat shipyard in Hobart, Tasmania. The ferry is being built for South American operator Buquebus and is the largest project in the Australian shipbuilder’s history.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has supported the new energy and climate package presented by the Dutch government in the spring budget memorandum. Together with Deltalinqs, the City of Rotterdam and the province of South Holland, the port emphasizes the importance of investments in industrial sustainability. CEO of the port Boudewijn Simons noted that the measures provide short-term support and create a foundation for sustainable development, but that further cooperation with the government is needed to create an attractive investment climate.
One of the world’s largest sea container carriers, the Danish company Maersk, has introduced a new corporate design for its containers. Instead of the traditional gray color used since 1973, the new containers will now be painted bright blue.
The 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission of Kazakhstan and Pakistan was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev and the Minister of National Economy of Pakistan Ahad Khan Cheema. Following the meeting, the parties signed 10 intergovernmental agreements in various areas – from trade and education to entrepreneurship and standardization.
China Henan Aviation Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudia Cargo to establish a strategic air cargo corridor linking the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The new agreement builds on China Henan’s experience in establishing a cargo hub in Zhengzhou, making it and Riyadh twin logistics hubs.
French logistics group CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Belgian cargo airline Air Belgium, continuing to actively develop its own aviation division CMA CGM Air Cargo, founded in 2021.
In the first quarter of 2025, the Port of Klaipeda handled 9.75 million tons of cargo, 15% more than in the same period last year. The growth of 1.3 million tons was driven by record figures in the container and LNG cargo segments. Klaipeda’s share among the Baltic ports grew to almost 41%, strengthening its leading position in the market.
