Contract season in limbo as carriers eye conditions for a Red Sea return
The Asia-Europe shipping contract season appears stuck in limbo, with shippers having delayed proceedings as they…
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Gaza ceasefire brings hope for Red Sea stability: What would that mean for rail…
Now that there is a ceasefire in Gaza, there is a prospect for stability at the Red Sea. The Houthi rebel group in…
Kazakhstan launches freight traffic on new Dostyk – Moyynty double track section
It is one of Kazakhstan’s major ongoing rail projects: The Dostyk – Moyynty double track upgrade. National rail…
Türkiye and Iran still working to achieve common rail freight goals for 2021
Türkiye and Iran are aiming for a total rail freight turnover of one million tonnes between the two countries in…
Poland demands more proof of LPG origin, hundreds of tanker wagons get stuck in…
Kazakh producers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are facing a deficit of wagons to export their product to Europe.…
Rasht – Astara construction to start after March 2025
At long last, the Iranian Rasht – Astara railway may finally start to see the light. Russia and Iran have…
Maersk dismisses fears over capacity constraints at key Gemini port
Maersk is confident that its key south-east Asia hub of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) will handle the pressure of being the…
China aims for May 2025 completion of tunnel important for European traffic
In the northeast of China, three 120-year old rail tunnels are due for replacement. The Chinese are currently…
Azerbaijan and Iran deepen INSTC cooperation
Azerbaijan and Iran are key partners when it comes to developing the International North – South Transport Corridor…
With Trump behind the wheel, are Iran’s rail plans and the INSTC in danger?
Iran recently announced plans to build nine cross-country rail corridors. Those would elevate the country to a…