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KTZ now also ships to Africa

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May 2, 2025
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A new milestone for state rail operator Kazakh Railways (KTZ), which is now also shipping to Africa. The operator sent a first batch of grain…

‘A new rail collapse in Russia’s Far East is a matter of time’

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April 30, 2025
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Throughout 2024, Russia battled with an overcongested Far East railway. So many trains were going to and from China and the Pacific Ocean that the…

The Middle Corridor is on the way to getting a new branch

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April 29, 2025
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Development on the Middle Corridor, which connects China and Europe via rail through Central Asia, is in full swing. A part of that development is…

Russia sends first freight train to Crimea

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April 25, 2025
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The first freight train from Russia through occupied Ukraine has made its way to Sevastopol, Crimea. It marks a major milestone in Russia’s efforts to…

Kazakhstan officially slaps additional 35% on rail tariffs

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April 23, 2025
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Kazakhstan has approved a 35 per cent increase for rail tariffs in the country. Kazakh Railways’ (KTZ) initial request for the hike a few weeks…

Tbilisi Dry Port opens its doors for the first time

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April 22, 2025
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The Tbilisi Dry Port is ready to get to work. Construction work is finished, and soon trains will operate in the brand new logistics hub.…

Kazakhstan may put half a billion dollars on the table for Afghan railway

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April 22, 2025
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It looks like they are really going for it. Central Asia is getting ready for a railway across Afghanistan, with the latest step in that…

China – Europe traffic through Khorgos up by 28,5% in Q1

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April 15, 2025
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There are more and more trains destined for Europe going through the Kazakh border point Khorgos. In the first quarter of 2025, it recorded 28,5…

Ukraine has re-launched its rail ferry to Georgia

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April 15, 2025
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Ukrainian rail ferries across the Black Sea are back. At least two trips were made between Odesa, Ukraine and Poti, Georgia in March. At the…

Ziegler launches “fastest rail connection between China and Europe”

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April 15, 2025
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A new rail freight service between China and Europe is born. Logistics company Ziegler is taking goods from Xi’an (China) to Duisburg (Germany) by train,…