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Poland intends to strengthen its role in transport logistics between the European Union and Ukraine. The President of the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Michał Dąbrowski told PAP that the country has the necessary infrastructure and should already now determine its position in the process of Ukraine’s recovery. He noted that the terminal in Sławków could become a “window to Ukraine” since it is a unique facility capable of ensuring efficient transport flow.

JD Logistics has opened a third warehouse in Poland, expanding its logistics network in the country. The new 10,000 sq. m facility is the company’s second site in Warsaw and will provide integrated solutions for cross-border supply chains, improving the efficiency of logistics operations.

Challenge Group has become an affiliate member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), confirming its commitment to developing industry cooperation and solving global supply chain issues. Joining the organization will allow the company to strengthen ties with other market players and participate in the formation of logistics standards.

The Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA), owned by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), will receive funding from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) for the installation of a 5G network as part of the “DigiTest” initiative. This pilot project aims to create a digital test bed where new use cases for the technology will be tested to improve the efficiency of logistics processes.

At the beginning of 2025, the transport and warehousing sector in Kazakhstan demonstrates steady growth. The index of physical volume of services (IPV) increased by 21.3% compared to the same period last year. The volume of freight traffic reached 178 million tons (+18.8%), and freight turnover increased by 15.4%, amounting to 89.8 billion ton-km. There is also an increase in passenger traffic: the number of passengers transported increased by 13% (to 289.2 million people), and passenger turnover reached 13.7 billion p-km (+17.2%).

Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev held a meeting with RHENUS representative Heinrich Kerstgens, at which the parties discussed the prospects for new Kazakh-German projects in logistics. The focus was on the modernization of warehouse infrastructure and the expansion of multimodal transportation to increase the country’s transit potential.

At a meeting of the National Kurultai, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented plans for the development of the country’s transit and transport infrastructure. Among the key projects are the completion of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway section and the bypass line of the Almaty station, the launch of the new Kyzylzhar-Moiynty project, as well as the creation of a container hub in Aktau and an international airport in the Khorgos-Eastern Gate SEZ. In addition, new airports will appear in the resort areas of Zaysan, Katon-Karagay and Kenderli.

JSC Kedentransservice and China Xinjiang commercial logistics (Group) Co. Ltd have agreed to establish a joint venture in Almaty. The new project envisages the construction of a modern logistics complex with an area of ​​500 hectares and a capacity of 350 thousand TEU per year. It will include a railway terminal, warehouse and multi-temperature zones, areas for vehicles, bulk cargo and grain storage facilities.

Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov made an official visit to Baku, where he held talks with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov. The leaders discussed strengthening trade and economic ties, developing transport and logistics cooperation, and cultural and humanitarian initiatives.

Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev held talks with Finnish Ambassador Janne Heiskanen, discussing key areas of cooperation in the transport sector. The focus was on decarbonization and the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies, as well as the development of sustainable transport infrastructure.