As a result of the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Armenia, key documents were signed aimed at strengthening transport cooperation between the two countries. Air carriers of both countries can now operate mutual flights without restrictions, which helps strengthen air ties and exchange passengers.
COSCO Corporation, the world’s largest bulk carrier and one of the top ten container operators, delivering approximately 180 million tons of cargo annually, has drawn attention to PTC Holding’s strategy. A year ago, PTC Holding, as part of its strategy aimed at closer interaction with customers, confidently entered the Chinese logistics services market. PTC Freight Agency has opened a subsidiary in Shanghai, highlighting their commitment to expanding their presence and deepening customer engagement in key regions.
Yew Ming Leng, Assistant Vice President for Central Asia and the Caucasus (PSA International), spoke about PSA International and its achievements in the development of transport corridors, especially in China, and how they strive to bring this experience to Kazakhstan, with a special focus attention to the Middle corridor.
The Port of Klaipeda achieved a historic milestone with its inaugural ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation. On April 9, the LNG tanker Avenir Aspiration successfully bunkered 326 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas to the 170-meter CMA CGM container vessel Containerships Aurora, showcasing the port’s dedication to sustainable maritime services. CMA CGM, which currently operates three LNG-powered vessels in the Baltic Sea, plans to expand its LNG-powered fleet to six in the near future, further solidifying Klaipeda’s position as a key player in green shipping initiatives.
Vincent Hascoet, expert on intermodal and strategic business development in the EMEA – CIS region at HHLA Project Logistics, presented the Port of Hamburg in Kazakhstan. He began his speech with the fact that Kazakhstan is of strategic importance as a crossroads of important trade routes connecting various regions. It is also noted that HHLA pays special attention to oversized shipments, which are becoming increasingly in demand in the context of changing geopolitical circumstances.
Riga Port has joined hands with Cartagena (Spain), Trieste, and Monfalcone (Italy) ports, alongside North Sea ports (Belgium, the Netherlands), to establish the Association of Four Sea Ports. This collaboration aims to bolster sustainability, energy, digitalization, and European transport in port operations. Through shared expertise and experience, the association seeks to foster operational synergy among ports, inviting others to join.
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.
Компания DACHSER укрепила свое присутствие на итальянском рынке логистики, приобретя 80 процентов акций совместного предприятия DACHSER & Fercam Italia. Сделка вступила в силу 28 марта 2024 года. Это приобретение знаменует собой завершение приобретения DACHSER контрольного пакета акций подразделений сборных грузов и контрактной логистики компании Fercam после проверки и одобрения Европейской комиссией в соответствии с законодательством о конкуренции в ноябре 2023 года. Совместное предприятие, созданное для работы в сфере сборных грузов и контрактной логистики в Италии, начало свою деятельность в начале года, а официальное присоединение DACHSER к нему состоялось 28 марта 2024 года, завершив сделку.
Kazphosphate LLP is a unique company in Kazakhstan, engaged in a full production cycle from mining to processing of phosphorites. At the Kazakhstan Transport and Logistics Forum, Erbol Aksakalov, Director of the Transport and Logistics Department of Kazphosphate LLP, raised the topic of the role of the mineral fertilizer market in the development of transit potential, and also described the experience of Kazphosphate in the development of railway infrastructure and cargo transportation.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has secured a 3.2 million euro European grant to implement a shore power installation for cruise ships at Zeebrugge. By 2026, cruise ships docking at the port will have the option to access green electricity, a move expected to become mandatory across Europe in four years. This initiative aligns with the port’s goal to drive the energy transition in the maritime sector, leveraging its unique position as the operator of the cruise terminal at Zweedse Kaai in Zeebrugge.
