As of November 28, 2024, more than 85 million tons of cargo were transported through the Ukrainian sea corridor. Of these, 56.7 million tons of grain were exported to ensure global food security. This result demonstrates the effectiveness of the corridor even in difficult war conditions.
Kazakhstan and China have successfully transferred the process of exchanging foreign permit forms (FPF) to an electronic format. On the night of November 26-27, the system was tested, after which the electronic system was officially introduced. FPF is a key document for international cargo transportation, simplifying the departure of vehicles with cargo abroad.
The FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its hydrogen-powered train on Spanish and Portuguese railway networks.
Kalmar has been awarded a contract to supply 20 hybrid material handlers to APM Terminals MedPort Tangier in Morocco. The equipment will be delivered during Q2 and Q3 2025. The order forms part of Kalmar’s Q3 2024 quarterly report and continues the successful cooperation between the companies.
In January-October 2024, the cargo turnover of Turkish ports increased by 1.3% compared to the same period last year, reaching 441.9 million tons, the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs of Turkey reported. In October, 44.7 million tons of cargo passed through the ports, which is 0.5% less than in October 2023. The largest volume was handled in the ports of Kocaeli (7.03 million tons), Aliaga (6.63 million tons) and Iskenderun (5.48 million tons).
At a government meeting dedicated to the development of the railway industry and transit potential, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov gave a number of key instructions to the Ministry of Transport and JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. Particular attention was paid to the modernization of interstate checkpRail-news.kz.ints, where it is necessary to speed up processes and improve the quality of services to prevent cargo delays.
Rail Baltica, one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects, has completed the first stage of the competitive selection process for the construction of a section of the main line in Estonia. Five consortiums, including four international and one local, have passed a rigorous qualification process and will continue to compete for the contract worth up to 932 million euros. The winners will design and build the railway sections between Ülemiste, Pärnu and the Latvian border.
At the round table “Trans-Caspian Connectivity: Experience, Changes and Results” in Istanbul, Deputy General Director for Logistics of JSC “KTZ Express” A.I. Kapar presented the company’s key initiatives for the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The event brought together representatives of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey and other countries participating in the TITR working group.
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world’s largest container carrier, has completed the acquisition of a stake in Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA), the main operator of Hamburg’s port terminals. The deal provides for MSC to control 49.9% of the shares, while 50.1% will remain in the hands of the City of Hamburg.
JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy recorded a record volume of grain transportation in November 2024, loading more than 1.4 million tons of the new crop. Of these, over one million tons were sent for export, and 350 thousand tons were delivered within Kazakhstan.
