A meeting with representatives of the National Development and Reform Committee of the People’s Republic of China and the Grain and Material Resources Administration of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region was held in the Almaty Freight Transportation Department. The main focus was on increasing the transportation of grain cargo and improving logistics processes.
Since the beginning of the year, the volume of container transportation from China via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has increased 14 times compared to the same period last year.
cargo-partner has expanded its services by adding new routes for transportation from Europe to Asia. Now, in addition to the classic routes to China, the company offers deliveries to India and Southeast Asia. This is due to the growing demand for imports from Asia and the shortage of empty containers in Asian ports, which encourages shipping companies to return equipment to Western routes faster.
On August 6, Astana hosted the 6th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Business Council, dedicated to the role of small and medium-sized businesses in economic growth. The event was organized by the Chamber of Foreign Trade of Kazakhstan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan.
On August 15, 2024, a meeting with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was held at the headquarters of the International Association “Trans-Caspian International Transport Route” (TITR Association). The meeting was attended by UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Katarzyna Wawernia and Analyst of the Effective Governance Department Aimgul Nurgaliyeva.
In Ukraine, in the Zakarpattia region, on the border with Hungary and Romania, a new multimodal terminal “Terminal Chornotisiv” has started operating. This is a modern “dry port” designed for handling various cargoes, including agricultural products, sunflower oil and, in the future, petroleum products, for further transportation around the world.
After a weak start to the year in a difficult economic environment, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) closed the first half of 2024 with positive financial results. The company’s revenue increased by 4.6% to €760.3 million, while operating profit (EBIT) increased by 16.8% to €58.9 million. The company’s profit after tax and minority interests amounted to €13.2 million, up €5 million compared to the same period last year.
Speaking at the VI Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the importance of developing the region’s transit and transport potential. He noted the need to adopt a Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of the Central Asian Transport System, including key projects such as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, the North-South Corridor, and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan continue to develop the eastern direction of the international North-South corridor, discussing key projects aimed at increasing cargo flow. Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin and the head of the Turkmen transport agency Mammetkhan Chakyev met in Astana to discuss the construction of the Turgundi-Herat railway, which should strengthen logistics ties with China.
Kazakh Transport Minister Marat Karabayev and Hong Kong Legislative Council Representative Frankie Ik Chi-ming held talks in Astana, focusing on developing cooperation in the field of transport and logistics. They discussed the prospects for partnership between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, as well as the exchange of experience in implementing advanced technologies in the transport industry.
