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Gaidar Abdikerimov, Secretary General of the International TMTM Association, presented the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route association at the last Kazakhstan Transport and Logistics Forum. It started with the idea of ​​creation back in 2013, and in 2017 it became an official legal entity with headquarters in the city of Astana, and since then significant changes have occurred. Having started with seven companies from three countries – Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia; the association currently unites 11 countries and 25 companies operating in the transport, logistics, port and shipping sectors.

Kazakhstan offers Armenia to use the transport corridor through Iran to deliver goods to Central Asia and China. According to the director of the Astana Diplomatic Club, Kaiyrbolat Sakhmetov, Armenian carriers are recommended to more actively use the Iran-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan route. Goods from Armenia can be transported through Iran to a land port on the border with Turkmenistan, from where trains will depart in the direction of Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries and China.

RCG bridges European economic regions with Asia through high-frequency rail connections, slashing transit times and bypassing cumbersome transhipment processes. By employing combined transport and tailored loading units, RCG ensures sustainable, intermodal transport across the continent, promoting eco-friendly rail solutions.

Rhenus Ireland has unveiled its latest venture with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in Dublin. Situated strategically at the heart of the city’s transportation network, the new site, spanning 11,150 square meters, signifies a substantial expansion for Rhenus Ireland, boasting enhanced storage capabilities to serve a diverse range of industries.

The European Commission has outlined reforms and investments necessary for the expansion of the European Union to new member countries. A significant focus lies on enhancing transport connections with the Western Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova. The enlargement initiative aims to integrate key transport mainlines of candidate countries into the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E), fostering improved connectivity across Southeastern Europe. This modernization drive will encompass digitalization, communication upgrades, and the majority of projects will operate under public-private partnership models. Moreover, cybersecurity collaboration and joint purchasing schemes, akin to the EU Energy Platform, are vital for prospective EU members.

PTC-Trans announced its plans to expand its activities, with an emphasis on new directions and types of cargo. Previously specializing in oil and petrochemical cargo, the company is now seeking to expand its range of services due to the increased opportunities offered by the development of railway infrastructure. General Director of PTC-Trans, Bakytzhan Atashev, noted the beginning of negotiations with large companies on concluding long-term agreements for the transportation of goods, as well as the company’s intention to involve as many participants as possible in export processes as part of its new strategy.

AD Ports Group, a leading port and logistics operator from Abu Dhabi, has entered into an agreement with Inveco LLC to acquire 60% of the shares of Tbilisi Dry Port – a new intermodal logistics center in Georgia with customs warehouses and access to the regional railway network. The TDP project, currently owned by Inveco and Wilhelmsen, is planned to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2024.

The “Hamburg-Odessa Port Bridge” alliance, comprising various aid organizations, companies, and associations from Hamburg, has dispatched vital relief supplies to a children’s hospital in the Odessa region. This initiative stems from the enduring partnership between the Port of Hamburg and the Ukrainian Port of Odessa, notably through the operation of the Container Terminal Odessa (CTO) by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) for over two decades. 

The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, spoke at the opening of the plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan, emphasizing the importance of this platform in the context of global uncertainty. He noted Kazakhstan’s role in Chinese trade and investment, highlighting the growth in trade and cargo transportation between the two countries.

Maersk’s warehouse near the Port of Gothenburg, established in 2001 and certified by BREEAM, has continually evolved to offer innovative services, enhancing capability, versatility, and cost-efficiency for its clientele. Positioned strategically within a logistics ‘golden triangle’ linking major Scandinavian cities, including Oslo, Stockholm, Malmö, and Copenhagen, the warehouse serves as more than just a transit point, providing added value services within its premises.