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Kazakhstan to complete investigation into deaths of servicemen during Caspian Sea exercises soon

PortXchange Enhances EmissionInsider to Transform Port Emissions Management

PortXchange expands EmissionInsider with new multimodal monitoring, emissions forecasting, and scenario modeling features to help ports make better operational and investment decisions. Ports have spent years improving how they calculate and report emissions. However, knowing how much a port emitted last year does lit…

ONE Ends Slot Charter with Maersk on Qilin Service; AUX Brand Exits China-Australia Route

Ocean Network Express has ceased its slot charter arrangement on Maersk's Qilin service, according to a report by Container News citing DynaLiners. As relayed by Wedoany, ONE joined the China-Australia trade lane in July of this year on a slot charter basis, remaining on the service for approximately four months befor…

Asia-Europe and Trans-Pacific Shipping Rates: Current Trends and Challenges

November 1 marked a significant date for synchronized rate increases across Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trades, but results fell short of expectations. Rates on the Europe trade barely moved, while trans-Pacific softening began earlier, highlighting varying conditions across trade lanes. The gap between announced an…

Major Shipping Alliances Reestablish Suez Canal Operations Amid Recovery

The reopening of the Red Sea has reached a critical milestone, with all four major shipping alliances - Gemini, Ocean Alliance, Premier Alliance, and MSC - resuming operations via the Suez Canal. Premier Alliance, previously cautious, has now confirmed its return with vessel-specific schedules, completing the transiti…

Maersk Resumes ME1 Service via Suez Canal, Enhancing Red Sea Connectivity

On 2 November, Maersk announced that it and Hapag-Lloyd had implemented a structural adjustment to the ME1 service under the Gemini Cooperation network, redirecting the route from the Cape of Good Hope back through the Suez Canal. The ME1 service connects India and Europe, and following the adjustment, its port rotati…

Maersk Implements Temporary Booking Restrictions at Key Middle East Ports

Maersk has announced temporary adjustments to booking acceptance and cargo routing at selected Middle East ports, citing sustained disruption in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz compounded by regional port congestion. The affected locations include Khor Fakkan and Fujairah on the UAE's east coast, as well as certa…

Japan Implements Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese and Taiwanese Steel Products

Japan has officially announced anti-dumping duties on nickel-based stainless steel cold-rolled strip and plate from mainland China and the Taiwan region. Effective October 31, 2026, these duties range from 27.7% to 42.1% for Chinese products and 3.6% to 20.1% for Taiwanese products. This decision follows Japan's multi…

CMA CGM Implements $35 per TEU War Risk Surcharge for Black Sea Shipments

CMA CGM will apply a $35 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) war risk surcharge to container shipments to and from Black Sea countries starting November 9, 2026. The surcharge covers all cargo categories. The company attributes the decision to deteriorating security conditions in the region and the rising cost of ma…

Port Houston Initiates Independent Study for Houston Ship Channel Deepening

Port Houston will conduct its own study of portions of a potential Project 12 to deepen the Houston Ship Channel. The port is also continuing to assess a container terminal expansion north of Barbours Cut as it plans for container capacity needs over the next decade. The move adds a port-led track to channel planning …

Turkish, Iranian FMs Discuss Tehran-Washington Negotiations

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Turkish diplomatic sources said on Thursday, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

Russia, Iran Sign Several Documents for Key Railway Project

Russia and Iran have signed a package of documents related to the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway line, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Nikitin told journalists.

Rules for issuing military IDs changed in Kazakhstan

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…

Tokayev awarded King Abdullah II of Jordan the Order of Al-Farabi

Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has awarded King Abdullah II of Jordan the Order of Al-Farabi. During his speech, the President described the King’s visit as a clear testament to the deepening strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Jordan, citing the Akorda press service. The President believes t…

President of Tajikistan arrived in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has arrived in Kazakhstan for an official visit. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the distinguished guest at the Astana airport, citing Akorda. It was previously reported that President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon would pay an official visit to Kazakhstan…

Russia Takes Temporary Control of Japan Tobacco’s Assets

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree transferring the stakes held by international tobacco company Japan Tobacco Inc. (JTI) in its Russian manufacturing facilities to the temporary management of JSC Industrial Assets. The document was published on Russia’s official legal information portal.

“Animals lie motionless“: how the zoo responded to the complaints of Almaty residents

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…

Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Towed to Egypt Port After Engine Failure

The Russian-flagged oil tanker ALYSSUM suffered an engine failure in the Mediterranean Sea and was towed to the Egyptian port of Port Said for repairs, according to the Suez Canal Authority.

UZMAR Shipyard Celebrates Keel-Laying of Four Advanced Tugs for ExxonMobil

KOCAELİ: UZMAR Shipyard held the keel-laying ceremony for four RAmpage 6000DE diesel-electric powered offshore terminal support tugboats. The tugboats are being constructed for SMIT Lamnalco and will operate in ExxonMobil's offshore terminal operations in Guyana. "The tugboats under construction were inspected on-site…

Up to +21 degrees: Almaty expects a warm weekend, while Astana faces rain and frost

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan's two largest cities are set to experience different seasons this weekend. In Almaty outdoor activities can be planned with confidence, as temperatures are expected to reach +21°C by Sunday. Meanwhile, in Astana rain is forecast, and freezing temperatures will return Sunday night. Astana: Ra…

Tokayev assessed Jordan's role in maintaining peace in the Middle East

Tengrinews.kz — The President of Kazakhstan and the King of Jordan held talks in Astana, citing Akorda. During the negotiations, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described the official visit of King Abdullah II of Jordan to Kazakhstan as a testament to the strong bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and solidarity between the tw…

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Astana

Tengrinews.kz — Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the capital of Kazakhstan to attend the Aqaba Process summit, citing the government's press service. The Aqaba Process is an international global security initiative launched in 2015 by King Abdullah II of Jordan. The format consists of a series of…

With an orchestra and a guard of honor: how the King of Jordan was welcomed at Akorda

Tengrinews.kz — An official welcoming ceremony for King Abdullah II of Jordan, who arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit, took place at the Akorda Presidential Palace. The President’s press service released footage of the solemn ceremony. In honor of the distinguished guest, a flight of the country’s Air Defense …

Photos of the meeting between Tokayev and the King of Jordan at Astana airport have been released

Tengrinews.kz — King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit on November 5. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the Astana airport upon his arrival for the official visit. A guard of h…

October Sees Surge in Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz

A record 34 vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in October, accounting for more than a quarter of all reported attacks on ships in the region since the start of the Middle East conflict.

Azerbaijan to Take Over Caspian Sea Aquatic Bioresources Commission in 2027

Azerbaijan will assume the chairmanship of the Commission on Aquatic Bioresources of the Caspian Sea starting January 1, 2027.

Tokayev signs law on opening customs service offices of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

EU Court Overturns Total Removal of Russian Maritime Register's Status

The General Court of the European Union annulled the complete removal of the recognition status of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) in Europe, deeming it disproportionate. However, financial sanctions against the Russian entity and the ban on the entry of the ships it certifies into EU ports will remai…

Upgraded Aktobe–Kandyagash highway to become a toll road

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is expanding its network of toll roads. The reconstructed section of the Aktobe–Kandyagash highway, from kilometer 11 to kilometer 100, will be incorporated into the Kandyagash–Makat toll road, according to the Ministry of Transport. Not all drivers will have to pay. On the section from kilo…

4.5-billion-tenge fraud: Georgia extradites suspect to Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Georgia has extradited to Kazakhstan a suspect accused of fraud worth more than 4.5 billion tenge and the production of falsified medical devices, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. How imported equipment was passed off as Kazakh-made According to investigators, the suspect organized a schem…