RCG bridges European economic regions with Asia through high-frequency rail connections, slashing transit times and bypassing cumbersome transhipment processes. By employing combined transport and tailored loading units, RCG ensures sustainable, intermodal transport across the continent, promoting eco-friendly rail solutions.
Rhenus Ireland has unveiled its latest venture with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in Dublin. Situated strategically at the heart of the city’s transportation network, the new site, spanning 11,150 square meters, signifies a substantial expansion for Rhenus Ireland, boasting enhanced storage capabilities to serve a diverse range of industries.
A consortium of prominent companies dedicated to advancing nuclear energy solutions for maritime applications has unveiled the establishment of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO).
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.
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.
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.
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.
