Логистика, транспорт и Транскаспийский маршрут из 45 международных источников. Каждую статью читает ИИ: переводит на русский и оценивает влияние на Средний коридор по шкале от 0 до 10.
As trans-Pacific freight rates continue to soften, liner carriers are intensifying their investment in transit-time performance. On 30 October, ZIM announced the launch of ZX3, a new service linking Shanghai and Xiamen directly with Los Angeles. Operated exclusively by ZIM, ZX3 is scheduled to commence operations in D…
A potential strike by port security personnel at two of the United States' largest container hubs - the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach - has been temporarily averted. On October 30, the Pacific Maritime Association, representing port employers, reached an agreement with ILWU Local 26 to extend the nego…
According to Sea-Intelligence data, the Gemini Cooperation network formed by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recorded an average schedule reliability of 68.4% in August and September, marginally below Mediterranean Shipping Company's 68.9%, as port delays at several major hubs weighed on performance across both carriers. The g…
Wan Hai Lines issued an official notice on 29 October, announcing the launch of a new service designated CI8 (China India Service 8). Deploying vessels in the 2,800-3,000 TEU range, the service operates on a 35-day rotation and is scheduled to commence in late November 2026. CI8 is designed to connect Vietnam, South C…
COSCO SHIPPING Ports reported strong results for Q3 2026, reflecting steady growth in throughput and revenue. The company's total throughput reached 42.27 million TEUs, an 8.4% year-on-year increase, while equity throughput rose 8.1% to 12.88 million TEUs. Revenue for the quarter reached USD 484.33 million, up 13.0% y…
Nearly 85,000 TEU of container capacity is currently waiting outside Durban, while arrival and departure delays remain above five days. Port congestion at Durban, South Africa's principal container gateway, remains severe. Container vessels continue to face prolonged waiting times, significant schedule delays, and a s…
The 2026 Global Ocean Development Forum was held recently in Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong Province. At the event, organizers released two major marine economy reports, unveiled new global marine environmental monitoring datasets, and launched an international initiative on ocean public welfare. The…
Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd. reported a 3.2% growth in cargo throughput for the first nine months of 2026, confirming continued operational expansion at one of northern China's principal maritime gateways. Despite this positive operational result, the company's shares have declined by 5%, separating the port's…
CMA CGM launched its first dedicated full-block train service between the Port of Mombasa and the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot on October 28. The move strengthens the group's inland logistics capabilities in Kenya and provides cargo owners with a scheduled rail link from the coast to the country's capital. …
“I was told in parliament the other day that the rail freight companies are, quote, ‘not in the most organised shape to drive growth’ – and I disagree”, the UK Minister of Transport Peter Hendy said. At the unveiling of Freightliner’s new logo and loco, Hendy underlined the importance of private players and the need f…
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…
Germany’s rail freight operators are demanding federal compensation for diversions forced by the Generalsanierung corridor renovation programme, which they estimate will cost more than €100 million this year. Their association Die Güterbahnen wants around €15 per train-km and penalties for DB InfraGO’s overruns paid t…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to establish a National Laboratory for Critical Materials in Astana as part of efforts to develop its mineral resources, strengthen geological exploration and reduce reliance on imports, First Deputy Prime Mi…
As technological advancements accelerate in the international maritime sector, the physical and psychological pressure on seafarers is increasingly rising. Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, warned that the industry's expectation of continuously higher performance from fewer personnel is unsus…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Balaji Srinivasan, founder of Network School, to discuss cooperation in technology, education and innovation, reported the presidential press service on Nov. 4. From L to R: Balaji Sri…
RMK Marine Delivers the First Ship of the Chemical Tanker Project T. Florya RMK Marine, one of Turkey's leading shipyards, has completed the construction, testing, and commissioning processes of the T. Florya, the first of two 12,000 DWT chemical tankers built for Ditaş Maritime, and has delivered the vessel. Measurin…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Access to reliable data gives businesses a competitive advantage when they develop AI tools, build digital services or enter new markets. Kazakhstan and China are working to make that resource easier to use securely across borders. Ch…
Swedish transport administrator Trafikverket has picked the cheapest alternative improve traffic along the Norrbothnia Line, a missing link along the TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor. The decision follows an order from the government to rein in costs on the line’s unbuilt northern section. The Swedish transpo…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan expects its first two nuclear power plants to be completed by 2035, with construction of the Balkhash plant involving a Russian-led consortium headed by Rosatom and negotiations underway with China National Nuclear…
The 115,000 DWT LIPSI tanker, which was delivered from a shipyard in China only six weeks ago, became the target of unidentified munitions while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, operated by Greek shipowner George Prokopiou's Dynacom company, sustained damage in its engine room and began to drift, l…
A maritime accident involving the chemical tanker XANTHIA and two cargo ships, HAV FRAKT and BERGFJORD, occurred off the coast of Ålesund, Norway, resulting in damage to all three vessels. It was reported that none of the 30 people on board were injured, while it was announced that the BERGFJORD began taking on water …
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is implementing a new application for the Port Exit Document (PED) procedures for non-ordinance maritime vessels. With the new regulation, if boat owners grant authorization, applications for the port exit document can be directly carried out by the cooperatives they are me…
Russia's drone attacks on Ukrainian ports and commercial vessels have resulted in casualties in the Black Sea. In an attack targeting a bulk carrier operated by a Ukrainian company off the coast of Chornomorsk, one sailor lost their life, while three others were injured. The attack has once again raised concerns about…
In the Bodrum district of Muğla, the 26-meter-long Turkish-flagged motor yacht HEMDEMİM experienced a mechanical failure during anchoring maneuvers off Bodrum Castle and collided with the rocks of the breakwater due to the influence of the wind. The yacht, which was being towed to deeper waters, quickly took on water …
The Bulgarian government is looking to put more grain on freight trains amid worries concerning the recent attack on Black Sea ports. Around five million tonnes of Bulgarian wheat risk remaining unsold, with vessels refusing to use the countries’ ports to avoid risk of being bombed. Sofia’s ministries of transport and…
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,…
Türkiye is not exactly known for having a bustling and thriving rail freight industry. Regardless, its rail sector seems to be on a modest growth trajectory with major infrastructure projects and a recently liberalised market. RailFreight.com spoke with the country’s first private operator, Körfez Ulaştırma, about its…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan is preparing for a nationwide construction drive that will direct nearly 6.5 trillion tenge (US$14.3 billion) toward infrastructure development through 2029, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for a new phase…
It’s proving very difficult to clear the 23 October Barking derailment. The intermodal freight train that came off the rails, blocking the East London station, has done more damage than originally estimated. Recovery and restoration, according to stakeholders, will take until at least next week. However, 10 November i…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. HONG KONG — The term “bubble” was not a whispered fear but a baseline for discussion at the Nov. 4 Cyberport Venture and Capital Forum, where participants focused on winning the next competitive cycle in AI. As artificial intelligence…