Tanjung Pelepas Port sets new record of 12.25 million TEU.
Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP), 70% owned by MMC Corporation, set a new record by handling over 12.25 million TEU in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 11.2 million TEU recorded in 2021.
ASCO strengthens fleet with new Aframax tanker.
As part of its 2022-2030 development strategy, ASCO has added a new Aframax tanker to its fleet, acquired from Capital Maritime and Trading Corp. The vessel, which meets modern environmental and safety standards, has a deadweight of 115,500 tons, a length of 249.95 meters and a speed of up to 16 knots.
The first cargo flight from Urumqi to Istanbul.
The first cargo flight from Urumqi, China, to Istanbul was completed on Thursday. The plane carrying 55 tons of cargo took off from Diwopu International Airport, and the flight time between the cities was about seven hours. According to the customs service, flights on this route will be operated four times a week.
Dostyk – Alashankou: New cargo turnover record of 18 million tons.
The Dostyk-Alashankou transport hub has set a new freight turnover record of 18 million tons. This result underlines the strategic importance of the corridor for international logistics. The new figure has become a symbol of the efficiency and successful development of the hub.
“Balkan” has started construction of the first dry cargo ship in cooperation with Koryo Shipbuilding.
The Balkan Shipyard in Turkmenistan laid the keel of the first of two dry cargo ships with a deadweight of 6.1 thousand tons, which are being built jointly with the South Korean company Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology (KSIT). The ceremony was attended by representatives of the shipyard and KSIT President Choi En-wook.
Germany has approved a strategy for the development of autonomous transport.
The German federal government has adopted a strategy for the development of autonomous driving, becoming the first country in the world to have a comprehensive legislative framework for this technology. The goal is to make Germany a global hub for innovation and production in this field.
Jingdong Logistics launched an air route between China and Thailand.
Chinese company Jingdong Logistics has opened a new air route between Shenzhen and Bangkok. The first flight took place on January 3 and was operated by JD Airlines. The plane delivered a full load of goods for cross-border e-commerce to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Operail is the first in Estonia to test single-driver freight transport.
Estonian company Operail is the first company in the country to test single-driver freight transport. The C30-M series locomotive, developed and built by the company itself, has entered service. This locomotive has successfully passed the test and received approval for single-driver operation.
The first shipment of the China-Europe Express route has started successfully.
The maiden voyage of the new sea freight route “China-Europe Express” has successfully started. The vessel Kawa Ningbo departed from Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (China) to Wilhelmshaven (Germany), carrying lithium batteries and other goods for cross-border e-commerce.