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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. …
The United Arab Emirates currently operates one crude export pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz and announced earlier this year that it was building a second. A third pipeline is reportedly being planned to further expand crude capacity and reroute energy flows around Hormuz, reducing exposure to Iranian disr…
Tengrinews.kz — Almaty residents are reporting widespread smog and a pervasive smell of burning. Social media users are sharing air quality maps and questioning when the situation will improve. Tengrinews.kz reached out to environmentalists and Kazhydromet to determine why smog has returned to Almaty, what the primary…
Democrats have won control of Congress in the November 3 midterms, ending President Donald Trump’s Republican majority. But they inherit a Central Asia agenda their party helped build, backed by substantial orders for American manufacturers. Uzbekistan Airways’ new Boeing deliveries are due to begin in 2031 , while Ka…
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 — Kazakhstan has sent Russia an official request to resume oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline and is currently awaiting a response. While technical capacity for the supplies exists, the timeline remains unknown, Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov stated. "A timeline can be determined once a response is…
Tengrinews.kz — East Kazakhstan is already transformed into a winter wonderland: snow-capped mountain slopes, drifts piling up against houses, and snowplows clearing the roads. Yet, a trip to Oskemen reveals almost no trace of winter. Tengrinews explores why the region has been split into snowy and snowless halves. Th…
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…
The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference , better known as COP31, is taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20. Delegations from almost 200 countries will participate in the event, including all the Central Asian republics, but Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan will play an outsize role in coordinating …
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…
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan in Astana, citing the Akorda press service. The President praised the company's contribution to the development of Kazakhstan's technological ecosystem, expressing a readiness to strengthen cooperation. According to Kassy…
Dozens of children have been found working at markets in the southern Kyrgyz city of Manas, formerly Jalal-Abad. Police officers and social workers spoke to the children’s parents and guardians and issued warnings, Turmush reported on November 2. Nationwide, 19.6% of children aged 5–17 were involved in child labor in …
Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Health is drafting new regulations for sobriety testing, proposing a legal blood alcohol limit of 0.3 per mille. For now, however, Kazakhstan maintains a "zero tolerance" policy. Our correspondent Tengri Auto investigated which countries have already adopted this threshold and which med…
Tengrinews.kz — Over the next three days, weather conditions in Astana and the Almaty are set to vary significantly. While the capital prepares for rain and snow, the southern metropolis will see temperatures soar to +20°C by the weekend, citing Kazhydromet. Rain and snow expected in Astana November 5, Astana will see…
Kazakhstan, the world’s largest uranium producer, plans to create a state strategic uranium reserve by the end of 2027 to secure fuel supplies for its future nuclear power plants. Deputy Prime Minister and National Economy Minister Serik Zhumangarin announced the deadline at a government meeting on November 3. The cou…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to offer 112 exploration blocks at electronic auction in 2026, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced during a government briefing. According to the minister, both Kazakhstani and foreign companies participate in the bidding, though he did not specify their respective shares. Bet…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan may build an oil refinery with an annual capacity of 2 million tons. The project, located in the Aktobe region, is being considered to secure the domestic market and supply fuel to Central Asian countries. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced the development during a government brief…
Kazakhstan plans to begin producing almost 500 types of medicine domestically by 2034 under eight investment projects worth approximately $862 million, the Health Ministry said on November 3. The projects are expected to create more than 1,200 jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on imported medicines. Production …
Tengrinews.kz — How long will Kazakhstan's oil reserves last? Askhat Khasenov, Chairman of the national company KazMunayGas (KMG), answered this question on the sidelines of a government meeting. According to him, KazMunayGas's proven reserves stand at 785 million tons. "For simplicity, let's round the reserves to 800…
People in Uzbekistan believe prices have risen considerably faster than official inflation figures show, according to a survey by the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Respondents estimated annual price increases at 9.2% in September, compared with the official inflation rate of 6.4%. The survey covered 2,72…
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…