Kazakhstan Temir Zholy is embarking on the creation of its own maritime fleet as part of the implementation of directives issued by the Head of State and the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. The project aims to bolster the maritime component of the TITR and strengthen Kazakhstan’s position along this key Eurasian transport corridor.
Associate Director for Infrastructure at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Venera Vlad, speaking at the BLACK SEA TRANSPORT CORRIDORS 2026: PORTS, RAILWAYS, SHIPPING conference, presented the bank’s financial strategy, highlighting that since 1991 it has invested more than €200 billion across 7,000 projects. A distinctive feature of the EBRD’s approach is its strict policy of not financing fossil fuel transportation, with a full focus on the green transition and low-carbon solutions.
At the offices of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, the parties cemented a new phase of their partnership across the fields of port infrastructure development, logistics, industrial projects, and digital solutions. This signing marked the tangible outcome of negotiations initiated last autumn during the visit of Latvia’s Minister of Economics, Viktors Valainis, to the UAE. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both sides, executives from port companies, and officials from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.
Ukrzaliznytsia, in collaboration with UZ Cargo Poland and the “Liski” branch of the CTS, has established a regular freight service between Romania and Ukraine. As part of this new service, a comprehensive shipment of oversized cargo – specifically rolled steel sheets – has already been successfully completed, traveling directly from the Port of Constanța to the Perechyn station.
Port of Tallinn has announced the availability of a 20-hectare site situated directly alongside the quays of Muuga Harbour – Estonia’s largest cargo port. This site offers companies the opportunity to establish or expand manufacturing, logistics, and value-added projects, providing direct access to deep-water quays, multimodal transport connections, and a comprehensive range of port services.
Amerijet International, Avianca Cargo, Cargojet Airways, DHL, and LATAM Cargo are expanding their operations in the Venezuelan market following a prolonged period of limited service. Starting in the spring of 2026, new air cargo connections to Caracas are being launched against the backdrop of a gradual normalization of air travel, growing trade, and increasing e-commerce volumes.
Commercial Director of Carpatica Feroviar Romania Renata Godja, speaking at the BLACK SEA TRANSPORT CORRIDORS 2026: PORTS, RAILWAYS, SHIPPING conference, presented the company as a new national player ready to challenge stagnation in the freight transport market. The company operates an impressive asset base of 200 locomotives and 6,450 wagons, maintained in seven in-house workshops across the country. The speaker emphasized that in a rapidly changing logistics environment, railways must become the “green” backbone of the economy.
Schneider Group, an international logistics operator headquartered in Basel, has announced a change in its operational leadership. Effective July 1, 2026, André Strebel will hand over the role of CEO to Eric Penya. Over his eight-year tenure, Strebel played a pivotal role in the company’s growth – significantly expanding its international footprint and successfully executing more than ten asset acquisition deals.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced the launch of a new route – the Europe – Red Sea – Middle East Express – in response to growing demand for shipping services between Europe and the Red Sea and Middle East regions. The company notes that this decision was also driven by the current complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the need to provide stable and expedited logistics solutions for its clients.
Hupac has showcased the capabilities of its Shuttle Net network for establishing sustainable and efficient logistics flows between Eastern and Western European countries. The company’s intermodal system connects Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey, offering a reliable alternative to road transport through the integration of rail and terminal solutions.
