KazMunayGas subsidiary Kazmortransflot has signed a headline agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group from the UAE. The document provides for the construction of two container ships with a capacity of over 500 TEU, specially designed for work in the Caspian Sea.
The state enterprise SJSC “Latvijas dzelzceļš” will announce tenders for railway infrastructure modernization projects on the Riga-Lugaži route. There are two major projects planned: modernization of stations on the Riga-Lugaži line (Jugla, Garkalne) and on the Riga-Lugaži-State Border section. An online consultation with suppliers will take place on January 21, 2025, via the Microsoft Teams platform.
In 2024, the airports of the Aena Group handled more than 1.42 million tonnes of cargo, an 18% increase compared to the previous year. The network includes 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport, and 17 Brazilian airports.
During his visit to the UAE, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Abu Dhabi Ports Group CEO Mohammed Al Shamisi. The parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation and the implementation of previously reached agreements in the field of transport and logistics projects.
In 2024, ASCO ferries and Ro-Pax vessels transported 39,734 vehicles and 37,337 railcars, demonstrating high demand for combined transportation. The company’s general cargo ships delivered 911 thousand tons of various cargo during the year.
The System Alliance Europe (SAE) freight network has strengthened its position in Greece by welcoming a third partner, Athens-based Logika. The logistics operator handles more than 70,000 freight shipments annually and has a fleet of 100 vehicles.
On January 11, the first fully loaded A2B-online Express train with 41 containers successfully departed from the port of Moerdijk (Netherlands) to Melzo (Italy). This route, which currently operates three times a week, will be expanded to four times a week from March 2025. The new service offers a direct connection between the Netherlands and Italy, optimizing the supply chain and reducing delivery times.
In 2024, Ukrainian seaports handled 97.2 million tons of cargo, significantly exceeding the figures for previous years. According to the USPU, the main growth drivers were grain and ore cargo with transshipment volumes of 60.3 million tons and 18.5 million tons, respectively. Exports amounted to 88.1 million tons, and imports – 8.8 million tons.
The European rail logistics market is actively adapting to modern requirements, and more and more operators, including state-owned companies, are relying on versatile six-axle hybrid locomotives. The European Loc Pool (ELP) is successfully expanding its customer base by leasing Euro Dual and Euro 9000 locomotives from Stadler Rail.
One of the most important infrastructure projects has been launched in the port of Klaipeda – the construction of a modern cruise terminal has begun. The signing of a contract with UAB Tilsta became the starting point for the implementation of this ambitious initiative, the cost of which will be €43.9 million including VAT. The project is aimed at creating a smart and city-friendly infrastructure.
