JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and the American company Wabtec signed an agreement for the supply of new TE33AT series locomotives, whose production will be localized in Astana at the Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty plant. The total contract value reached USD 4.2 billion, making this the largest deal in the history of locomotive manufacturing in Kazakhstan.
In the first half of 2025, Chinese investment in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative reached a record $124 billion, Nikkei Asia reports, citing a study by the Center for Green Finance and Development at Fudan University. This figure is more than double the previous year’s level.
A Kazakh company, part of Railways Systems KZ and the Kazakhstan Union of Mechanical Engineers, plans to begin supplying railway wheels to Europe. The company is currently undergoing certification for Deutsche Bahn, which could take 2-3 years and includes operational testing according to EU standards.
During a visit to the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) Association, a representative of the Japan Center for International Finance (JCIF) learned about the organization’s current activities, the route’s logistics chains, and the factors supporting its dynamic development. He noted TITR’s particular importance for international investors and government institutions, emphasizing that the Center annually publishes analytical reports on international finance, economics, and financial market regulation.
A meeting between Kanat Almagambetov, CEO of Kazlogistics, and representatives of the Boston Consulting Group (USA), took place in Astana. The parties discussed key challenges and opportunities for developing freight transportation in Kazakhstan. They focused on infrastructure, document management, and the limited capacity of terminals and transport and logistics centers.
On November 27, 2025, the Port of Gdańsk will host an economic mission in Tokyo, which could catalyze the development of trade relations between Poland and Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy and one of the most promising destinations for Polish exports. The event will include a B2B session, the Gdańsk Port Business Mixer, where Polish companies will meet directly with Japanese importers, distributors, and investors.
The Swedish Club has announced a strategic partnership with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance, part of the Ping An Group, to expand its presence in the Chinese maritime market. This is the club’s first such alliance in China.
The Kazakh government has unveiled plans for the large-scale development of transport infrastructure and the digitalization of logistics. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the volume of freight traffic in the country will double by 2029 as part of the implementation of the President’s instructions.
According to AsstrA analysts, China’s foreign trade demonstrated steady growth from January to July 2025, driven by exports, particularly in the high-tech and industrial sectors. The main drivers were shipments of integrated circuits, automobiles, and electrical and mechanical engineering equipment. Meanwhile, imports of raw materials and agricultural products declined, reflecting China’s strategic shift toward developing domestic high-tech manufacturing and reducing its dependence on external resources.
Chinese operator Sea Legend Shipping will launch the first direct container service between China and Northern Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in September. The voyage will be carried out by the only vessel of the season, the 4,890 TEU container ship Istanbul Bridge, which will call at the ports of Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Felixstowe, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Gdansk. The delivery time will be just 18 days, which is twice as fast as the traditional route via the Cape of Good Hope.
