Imad Jenayeh, Senior Business Development Manager at CFL multimodal, provided an overview of the CFL Group structure in a European context and highlighted some of the solutions that improve workflows and competitiveness.
CRAISS Group is making strides in international logistics by introducing innovative vehicle configurations for more economical route planning. Among these innovations is the double-decker megatrailer with closure rails, designed to efficiently transport non-stackable goods. This advancement aligns with CRAISS’s commitment to maximizing capacity and efficiency in its transport services.
Liliana Krutonog, CEO of MALBI-trans s.r.o., presented a company headquartered in the Czech Republic, which has strong ties with the Czech Railways and makes extensive use of their facilities and terminals. They work closely with the Czech Cargo Group and Czech Logistics, helping to promote their activities in Central Asia and China. The company specializes in various transport services, with a particular focus on intermodal solutions such as block trains, individual containers and groups of containers. In addition, they carry out railcar transport, including recent successful projects such as a system train from the Czech Republic to Ukraine for construction materials with return shipment of grain from Ukraine.
The Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, Marat Karabaev, held a meeting in Astana with the Director General for International Cooperation of the European Commission, Henrik Hololei, and the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kestutis Jankauskas.
Oleg Kostyuk, CEO of GTI’n’FORMAG FORWARDING, said that the company, founded in 1992 in Odessa, Ukraine, Global Transport Investment (GTI) has grown into a conglomerate of 24 companies employing over 600 people and boasting a diverse portfolio in the transport and logistics sector. Among its subsidiaries, Formag Forwarding stands out as a renowned brand with operations spanning Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam, and is also present in Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, strategically connecting Europe and Central Asia.
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) proudly announces the maiden voyage of its two newest 24,188 TEU mega vessels, “OOCL Finland” and “OOCL Sweden.” These additions bring OOCL’s fleet of eco-friendly mega containerships to a total of ten, marking a significant advancement in the company’s fleet modernization efforts. Built by Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS), these vessels embody the latest in sustainable maritime technology.
Ralf-Charley Schultze, President of UIRR, spoke about the Intercontinental Cooperation Platform, aimed at developing cooperation between stakeholders and aligning efforts to achieve common goals, such as infrastructure development and digitalization. And even despite delays in the first meeting, cooperation with representatives of the European Commission underscores the association’s desire to involve politicians in their endeavors.
Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., led by President Hiroyuki Okamoto, has launched a new rail transport service connecting Hanoi, Vietnam to Europe. This service leverages the China-Vietnam freight trains and the China-Europe Railway Express to enhance cross-border transport between ASEAN countries and Europe. Cargo is transported from Hanoi to Chongqing, China, and then forwarded to Europe, with the logistics company managing all aspects of the shipment, including collection, customs clearance, and final delivery. Notably, Yusen Logistics operates a significant logistics center in Duisburg, Germany, facilitating efficient distribution across Europe.
The new coordination platform aims to expand the functionality of the Trans-Caspian transport route, turning it into a multimodal and competitive corridor connecting Europe with Asia in 15 days or less. This initiative will strengthen transport connections and infrastructure, which, according to the head of the Ministry of Transport, Marat Karabaev, will play a key role in the economic growth and prosperity of the regions.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is relocating its high-frequency TransFER service between Hungary and Germany from Neuss to Duisburg. Duisburg and Budapest are critical hubs for European rail freight, with Budapest serving as a major conduit for the Southern and South-Eastern European markets through the BILK terminal. This terminal facilitates connections not only to Western Europe but also to Eurasia, enhancing Budapest’s strategic importance in Central Europe.
