KTZ presented a draft of a new Regulation on the distribution of freight cars at Kaztemirtrans JSC. The company’s general director, Kairat Saurbaev, notes that the main goal of this initiative is to create fair conditions for all market participants and increase the efficiency of logistics processes.
Компания Contargo, базирующаяся в городе Вёрт-на-Рейне, представила первый электромобиль Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, предназначенный для клиентов, работающий на аккумуляторных батареях. Это важный шаг в развитии электромобильности для контейнерных перевозок. Ожидается, что автомобиль будет ежедневно преодолевать более 800 километров по Вёрту и его окрестностям, что демонстрирует приверженность Contargo инновациям.
Important negotiations between the transport ministers of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan focused on joint projects. Marat Karabaev and Ilkhom Makhkamov discussed a wide range of cooperation, including the construction of new transport corridors and infrastructure modernization. One of the key projects was the Darbaza – Maktaaral railway line, which will increase the capacity between the countries by 10 million tons.
At the Sóstó industrial park in Székesfehérvár, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) welcomed LX Pantos, a global logistics player, in a momentous event. RCG Board Member Christoph Grasl passed the symbolic key for the Logisztár terminal to Jeonghwan Woo, Head of LX Pantos’ European Business Group, amidst a gathering of 90 distinguished guests. This collaboration aims to capitalize on business opportunities in automotive and battery transport across Eastern Europe, leveraging the combined logistics expertise and specialized knowledge of both partners.
Swiss WorldCargo has expanded its global network by inaugurating a new route linking Zurich and Seoul, South Korea, effective May 7, 2024. This strategic move establishes a vital connection between Switzerland and one of East Asia’s pivotal economic centers, renowned for its thriving electronics and high-tech industries.
На станции Достык, на разъезде Достык – Алашанькоу, достигнуты новые высоты в перевозке грузов по узкой колее. Рекордное количество экспортных поездов, состоящих из 796 вагонов, доставило 45 767 тонн грузов по колее 1520 мм. Также станция успешно обработала 18 поездов, 923 вагона, и перевезла 13 992 тонны грузов по колее 1435 мм. Этот успех стал возможен благодаря отличной организации маневровой работы и совместным усилиям железнодорожников и специалистов ТОО «КТЖ-Грузовые перевозки».
The LUKA.DT project concluded in March after a successful two-year collaboration among six consortium partners, including Luka Koper, Actual IT, Emigma, Špica International, Igea, and Solvesall. With a focus on enhancing key port processes, the EUR 4.8 million initiative, co-funded with EUR 2.1 million from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), introduced advanced digital solutions and bolstered employee digital competences and cybersecurity measures.
Amidst persistent market challenges, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics concluded the past year on a high note, defying market trends with stable order volumes of approximately 20 million shipments. Notably, the company expanded its market presence in 2023, particularly in Airfreight and Seafreight, while witnessing international growth in its Contract Logistics division. With total sales reaching EUR 3.5 billion, Hellmann achieved a robust performance, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, despite an anticipated decline attributed to the normalization of freight rates post-pandemic.
Baltic Ground Services (BGS), a global leader in ground handling and logistics, has announced the extension of its service agreement with Turkish Cargo for another three years. This renewal underscores the longstanding partnership between BGS and Turkish Cargo, the air cargo arm of Turkish Airlines, dating back to 2013 when BGS commenced operations in Vilnius.
KTZ Express, in collaboration with the Pakistani company National Logistics Cell, has launched a new pilot project of a multimodal export route from Kazakhstan to the UAE. This route passes through Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and then the cargo is delivered by sea to the port of Jebel Ali.
