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There was a certain sense of calm about the container spot freight rate market this week, with slight declines on both the transpacific and Asia-Europe trades as capacity constraints eased and demand remained seasonally subdued. Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) recorded a 2% week-on-week drop on its Shanghai-Rotte…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has arrived in Indian Wells, California, ahead of the 2026 WTA Finals, which begin on Nov. 8, with the reigning champion preparing to defend her title. Photo credit: ktf Rybakina , who secured the …
Union Pacific must disclose Jim Vena’s conference video and produce records about possible retaliation. The railroad denies making threats, and regulators have yet to decide whether anyone was intimidated – or whether the merger review should continue. For a regulator assessing the largest proposed US railroad combina…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has introduced amendments to the rules for issuing military IDs and registering citizens for military service. The relevant order was signed by the Minister of Defense. The document, dated October 21, 2026, was registered with the Ministry of Justice on October 30. The amendments affect seve…
The US Federal Maritime Commission wants research into when charges above compensatory cost actually speed cargo movement. For shippers, the critical distinction is between a delay they can prevent and one they cannot. A container is ready to leave a terminal, the trucker has an appointment, and the importer chooses t…
Tengrinews.kz — Almaty residents have raised concerns regarding the welfare of animals and the state of the city zoo's infrastructure. Following their visit, they demanded an investigation into the living conditions of the inhabitants. The Almaty Zoo administration has responded to these claims. "I was unpleasantly sh…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – More than 300 people have been questioned and over 30 forensic examinations and expert studies have been conducted as part of an investigation into the deaths of servicemen during a military exercise in the Mangystau Region, …
Tengrinews.kz — The construction of Almaty's CHP-3 plant has fallen behind schedule due to the discovery of groundwater following the demolition of old structures, as well as the need to relocate a major substation. Completion dates have shifted by approximately 8–9 months, Ansar Aidarov, Chairman of the Board of Samr…
Tengrinews.kz — Astana is set to host several high-ranking foreign dignitaries in the coming days. King Abdullah II of Jordan will pay an official visit on November 5–6, followed by President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on November 5–7. Additionally, the Aqaba Process summit, involving several heads of state, will ta…
Tengrinews.kz — Astana has proposed the creation of a UN regional center to combat cybercrime, serving not only Kazakhstan but the entire Eurasian region. Kazakhstan's Minister of Internal Affairs put forward the initiative Yerzhan Sadenov at an international conference on cybercrime. UN Center proposed for Astana Acc…
Tengrinews.kz — Mazhilis Deputy Yulia Kuchinskaya has proposed a comprehensive audit of all cities in Kazakhstan. According to her, residents are facing shortages of schools, clinics, and roads, while small towns are losing population and skilled workers. Agglomerations fail to thrive: Not a single joint project launc…
Lufthansa Cargo increased its base yields by 14% year on year in the third quarter, with strong demand and constrained capacity supporting pricing power, even as Middle Eastern airlines restored services. Overall yields rose 22%, as the carrier also successfully passed-on higher fuel costs. Adjusted EBIT more than tri…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has called for stronger national mechanisms to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL), stressing that efforts to protect civilians must begin long before armed conflicts break out. Kazakhstan h…
The carrier is changing its primary eastern railroad after 18 years. It could reshape competition for domestic containers – but the volume CSX will lose remains undisclosed, and the UP–NS merger is still only a proposal. The biggest question in Schneider National’s new rail deal is also the one nobody has answered: ho…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to complete construction of three new airports in Zaisan, Katon-Karagai and Kenderli by the end of 2026 as part of efforts to expand the country’s aviation infrastructure and strengthen its transit potential,…
Stock value at record $206.23 intraday post-interims. Quarterly revenue up 42%, operating profit up 55%. A freight market delivering disruption, scarcity, and an AI infrastructure boom. Expeditors’ new chief executive has produced extraordinary results – however, the real test may be what happens when the market stops…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has explained why citizens may need a certificate confirming their crossings of the state border and how often people request such information. In response to an official editorial request, the NSC said certificates on border crossings are in demand among …
Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Health is drafting new regulations for blood alcohol testing for drivers. The proposed rules include a threshold of 0.3 per mille, Gulnara Sarsenbaeva, a representative of the department. The threshold is necessary to determine whether a person is truly intoxicated or if the readings ca…
Union Pacific led the way on the North American containerised rail freight front over the three months to October, amid all the noise surrounding its pending acquisition of Norfolk Southern – but it was not alone in enjoying a bountiful summer. In general, North American intermodal operators benefited from an upswing …
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to introduce a system for registering citizens who travel abroad for employment. The measure is included in the government’s new action plan to combat human trafficking for 2027–2029. The resolution approving the plan was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on October 28, 2026. Th…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is considering the creation of a state strategic uranium reserve to secure fuel supplies for future nuclear power plants, with a target of reserving at least 150,000 tons of uranium by 2050, Almasadam Satkaliyev, c…
Tengrinews.kz — New rules for importing vehicles for personal use will come into effect in Kazakhstan at the end of December, according to KTK. The requirements were approved by the Ministry of Transport. Vehicles must now be no more than five years old and meet at least the Euro 5 emissions standard. The rules apply …
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is preparing amendments to housing legislation that will affect the work of property owners’ associations (OSIs), according to 24.kz. The proposed changes are expected to clarify the responsibilities of OSI chairpersons, protect residents’ savings from being blocked and simplify the procedur…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Central Asia could unlock significant economic benefits from closer cooperation between its electricity systems, with a developed regional architecture potentially generating up to $640 million in annual gross benefits, accor…
Tengrinews.kz — The construction of a single nuclear power plant (NPP) in Kazakhstan will require more than 10,000 workers. This was announced by Almasadam Satkaliyev, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency, during an expanded meeting of the Committee on Economic Policy, Industry, and Energy at the Kurultai. According t…
Tengrinews.kz — The second Airbus A400M Atlas heavy military transport aircraft has arrived in Almaty from Spain for the Kazakh Air Defense Forces. The aircraft expands the capabilities of Kazakhstan's military transport aviation, citing to the Ministry of Defense. In addition to defense-related tasks, the A400M aircr…
Tengrinews.kz —During a working visit to Temirtau, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the staff and union members of Qarmet JSC, citing Akorda. At the beginning of his speech, the Head of State noted the region's dynamic development, stating that the Karaganda region is rightfully considered a land of the workin…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s steelmaker Qarmet is building new coke batteries scheduled to enter service in 2027, a project that will form part of the country’s first coal-chemical complex, as the company advances a $3.5 billion modernizatio…
Tengrinews.kz — WhatsApp is introducing new tools designed to make messaging more convenient. The app will be able to recognize phone numbers, dates, addresses and email addresses directly in messages and then suggest actions users can take with them, according to WABetaInfo. What will change WhatsApp is expected to a…