In 2023, companies that chose the services of UTLC ERA JSC reduced their carbon footprint by more than 270 thousand tons. Over the past year, 674,011 TEUs were delivered through the company’s services, and 98% of them passed through the territory of Kazakhstan. Container trains transited along the route China – Europe – China for a total distance of about 11.5 million kilometers, the average travel time was 5.27 days.
On March 30, the Ukrainian sea corridor set a new record by receiving the three-hundred-meter bulk carrier Captain Leonidas, which became the largest ship to moor at the ports of Greater Odessa since the start of the full-scale invasion. Arriving from Shanghai, China, the bulk carrier began the loading process into the port of Pivdenii late in the evening, around midnight.
The European Commission has outlined reforms and investments necessary for the expansion of the European Union to new member countries. A significant focus lies on enhancing transport connections with the Western Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova. The enlargement initiative aims to integrate key transport mainlines of candidate countries into the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E), fostering improved connectivity across Southeastern Europe. This modernization drive will encompass digitalization, communication upgrades, and the majority of projects will operate under public-private partnership models. Moreover, cybersecurity collaboration and joint purchasing schemes, akin to the EU Energy Platform, are vital for prospective EU members.
PTC-Trans announced its plans to expand its activities, with an emphasis on new directions and types of cargo. Previously specializing in oil and petrochemical cargo, the company is now seeking to expand its range of services due to the increased opportunities offered by the development of railway infrastructure. General Director of PTC-Trans, Bakytzhan Atashev, noted the beginning of negotiations with large companies on concluding long-term agreements for the transportation of goods, as well as the company’s intention to involve as many participants as possible in export processes as part of its new strategy.
AD Ports Group, a leading port and logistics operator from Abu Dhabi, has entered into an agreement with Inveco LLC to acquire 60% of the shares of Tbilisi Dry Port – a new intermodal logistics center in Georgia with customs warehouses and access to the regional railway network. The TDP project, currently owned by Inveco and Wilhelmsen, is planned to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2024.
JSC “KTZ Express” and JSC “Center for Trade Policy Development “QazTrade” entered into a partnership agreement with the aim of actively promoting Kazakhstan’s products on world markets. This document is aimed at joint efforts to expand the export of non-commodity goods of the country, providing optimal delivery routes and reducing transport costs. As part of the cooperation, the parties plan to actively develop multimodal logistics services for exports and integrate information platforms to optimize the transportation process.
Новая румынская авиакомпания Bees Airlines успешно выполнила первые полёты, получив все необходимые сертификаты и разрешения для начала деятельности. По данным Flightradar24, единственный самолёт компании, Airbus A320, совершил несколько рейсов между Бухарестом и Крайовой в период с 19 по 25 марта.
Yara Clean Ammonia, Azane, and Fjord Base have received approval from the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection for the construction of an ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway. This milestone paves the way for the adoption of ammonia as a safe and low-emission alternative to conventional shipping fuels, addressing the final link in the supply chain from production plant to vessel.
Mersin International Port (MIP), Turkey’s primary container terminal, marked a significant milestone on March 27, 2024, by surpassing 25 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEU) handled since its establishment in 2007. The celebration, held at the East Med Hub 1 Terminal in Mersin, saw the participation of partners, customers, government officials, and industry associations. Originally formed as a partnership between PSA International and Akfen in 2007, with IFM Investors joining in 2017, MIP has maintained an average annual growth of 14.4 percent in container volumes, reaching approximately 2 million TEUs in 2023.
A new grain terminal has commenced operations in Khorgos, situated on the Kazakh-Chinese border, marking a significant development in the region’s trade infrastructure. Currently in a testing phase, the terminal aims to ramp up its storage capacity to one million tonnes, representing a twentyfold increase planned by local authorities.
