Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), part of the AZCON holding, and Turkish State Railways (TCDD) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing bilateral cooperation in the railway sector. The document was signed by ADY Chairman Rovshan Rustamov and TCDD CEO and Chairman of the Board Veysi Kurt.
In the first 12 months of 2025, 161.3 million tons of freight were transported by rail in Ukraine, a decrease of 13.6 million tons, or 7.8%, compared to 2024. Domestic shipments accounted for almost half of this volume – 74.5 million tons, or 46.2% of the total. Exports amounted to 74 million tons (45.9%), imports – 12.3 million tons (7.6%), and transit shipments remained minimal, reaching 0.5 million tons.
A working meeting was held in Izmail to discuss the current situation in the Danube region and Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, as well as overcoming the logistical challenges posed by Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. The discussion was attended by Andriy Kashuba, Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine; Alain Baron, a representative of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE); and representatives of the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, Izmail Commercial Seaport, Ukrzaliznytsia, and the Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company.
The Zykh Ship Repair and Shipbuilding Yard, a subsidiary of ASCO and AZCON Holding, completed repairs on 26 vessels of various types in 2025. As part of the production program, eight vessels underwent major repairs, 16 units underwent dock repairs, and two more underwent routine repairs.
The City of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have approved the Port Vision 2050 strategy, which aims to make the port the most competitive, sustainable, and reliable port in Europe by mid-century. The document was developed jointly with the Province of South Holland, the Dutch central government, and the port’s business community, as well as with the participation of over 100 companies, government agencies, research organizations, regional residents, and young people. The Rotterdam City Council officially endorsed Port Vision 2050 on December 18, 2025.
JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the largest employer and backbone enterprise in the Republic of Kazakhstan, officially expressed support for the new version of the country’s Constitution. The company emphasized that the updated Basic Law reflects the transition to a human-centered model of government, in which the rights, freedoms, and dignity of citizens are enshrined as the highest values and a strategic guideline for development.
Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, met with a World Bank delegation led by Charles Cormier, Director of Infrastructure for the Europe and Central Asia Region. The parties reviewed the current state of cooperation between ADY and the World Bank and confirmed their mutual interest in expanding the partnership.
ÖBB has reopened the section between Hall in Tirol and Innsbruck main station following the completion of the new Rauchmühl Bridge. Passenger and freight services resumed early Friday morning after the structure passed a load test using two heavy freight locomotives with a combined weight of more than 160 tonnes.
Turkey supports intensifying efforts to further develop the international Trans-Caspian Transport Route and considers it a key area of Eurasian logistics. This was stated by Turkish Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmet Demirok, who emphasized that this corridor has already proven its reliability, safety, and practical applicability in the changing global logistics environment.
Scandinavian ground handling provider Aviator has announced a review of its long-term strategy aimed at strengthening core operational competencies, increasing employee engagement, and strengthening airline partnerships. The company is focusing on operational excellence, safety, digitalization, sustainability, and continuous innovation to cement its status as a preferred partner for airlines and prepare for growth in the Nordic and EU markets.
