Ukraine signed a Memorandum with the European Railway Agency (ERA) aimed at integrating the Ukrainian railway system into the European space. The agreement provides for close cooperation in matters of technical harmonization of the railway systems of Ukraine and the EU, as well as expert and technical support for adaptation to European standards.
During the Hong Kong – Kazakhstan briefing, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan “KAZLOGISTICS” and the Hong Kong Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (HAFFA). The cooperation is aimed at developing bilateral export-import and transit transportation, increasing the coordination of logistics operations, reducing the time and cost of transportation, and improving the quality of services provided.
The construction of the second track of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway line is nearing completion: 60% of the work has been completed so far. The project involves more than 1,000 people and 500 pieces of equipment. The work is being carried out under the supervision of Zhangeldy Asmiev, who is responsible for laying the road between Koktuma and Zhaipak.
On August 6, Talgat Lesov, Acting CEO of KAZLOGISTICS, attended a briefing on the logistics market and key business links between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. The event discussed the opportunities that Hong Kong offers as a leading logistics and supply chain hub.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its TransNET network with a multimodal connection to Serbia. The new TransFER route directly connects the economic hubs of Western and Central Europe with the Western Balkans.
Ukrainian ports handled 60 million tons of cargo in the first seven months of 2024. This is almost twice as much as in the same period in 2023, when the transshipment volume was 34.4 million tons.
During the period from January to July 2024, JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy loaded more than 144 million tons of cargo. Domestic transportation increased by 2%, amounting to 95.6 million tons, while exports reached 49 million tons.
HHLA TK Estonia, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, is starting the grain season with innovations in handling and storage at the Muuga Port Terminal. The company has expanded its capacity by building three new storage bays and improving the automated entry and weighing systems. The largest warehouse operator in the region now offers a variety of pellet and grain storage options. The terminal has 86,500 m² of specialised indoor storage space and extensive outdoor areas. This expansion will enable the handling of up to 500,000 tonnes of cargo per year, strengthening the company’s position in the Baltic logistics sector.
Following the bilateral talks, the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Congo, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Denis Sassou Nguesso, made a joint statement for the press. Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan supports Congo’s desire for mutually beneficial cooperation.
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia expects a loss of UAH 2.7 billion by the end of 2024, despite a profit of UAH 3.1 billion in the first half of the year. The company experienced a significant drop in profit by UAH 1.7 billion in the first six months of this year.
