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A JNPT double-stack formation moved 360 TEU to Varnama, while a 2021 official record limits claims of an absolute first.

23.08.2026

INDIA: JNPT moves 360 TEU in double-stack formation

Riprap stone for the future Contrecoeur container terminal wharf

19.08.2026

How 415 Steel Sheet Piles Reached Contrecoeur

Rendering of the planned Louisiana International Terminal in Violet, Louisiana

19.08.2026

A Bridge Has Kept Mega-Ships Out of New Orleans

the development of multimodal terminals in Kazakhstan

05.08.2024

Kedentransservice and HHLA Sign Agreement: New Horizons for Transport via TITR

JSC "Kedentransservice", a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and the largest operator of logistics terminals in the country, together with the German transport and logistics company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA), have signed an agreement to provide forwarding services, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Kazakhstan Converts Old Locomotives to Liquefied Natural Gas

31.07.2024

Kazakhstan Converts Old Locomotives to Liquefied Natural Gas

Canadian Company Condor Energies Inc. Will Convert Kazakhstan's Locomotives to LNG, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
KTZ Faces Wagon Shortage in Summer Season

30.07.2024

KTZ Faces Wagon Shortage in Summer Season: New Deliveries and Future Plans

Kazakhstan Railways' Passenger Transportation JSC is experiencing a shortage of wagons during periods of high demand, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Cooperation in Eco-Friendly Locomotives

17.07.2024

Wabtec and Kazakhstan Strengthen Cooperation in Eco-Friendly Locomotives

Wabtec and the government of Kazakhstan are planning to introduce a new generation of eco-friendly locomotives to modernize railway transport, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CN grain haul record drives logistics efficiency

17.07.2024

The grain transportation problems in Kazakhstan: Lack of storage facilities and locomotives causing rail congestion

Kazakhstan is facing a serious issue with grain transportation due to insufficient grain storage capacity and limited elevator capabilities, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
the 'China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan' railway

16.07.2024

Electrification of the Lugovaya — Balykchy Railway: $300 Million for Environmental and Economic Growth in the Region

The electrification of the Lugovaya — Balykchy railway, connecting Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, promises to be an important step in the development of the region's transportation infrastructure, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Wabtec is investing in the future of Kazakhstan's railway industry

12.07.2024

Wabtec is investing in the future of Kazakhstan’s railway industry

The company Wabtec continues to strengthen its presence in the post-Soviet space by opening a new Technological and Engineering Center in the capital of Kazakhstan, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
"Kazakhstan Railways" caught violating rights of 1,300 entrepreneurs

12.07.2024

“Kazakhstan Railways” caught violating rights of 1,300 entrepreneurs

The main transport prosecutor's office of Kazakhstan has found evidence of anti-competitive actions by Kazakhstan Railways, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Developing the Middle Corridor

09.07.2024

Romania Takes a Significant Step in Developing the Middle Corridor

At a meeting held in Astana from June 18-20, 2024, the Romanian company CFR Marfa signed a memorandum of cooperation with KTZ Express, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The China-Europe Trans-Caspian Express Project

09.07.2024

New Railway Routes: The China-Europe Trans-Caspian Express Project

The recently launched China-Europe Trans-Caspian Express project opens new opportunities for multimodal transportation in the Eurasian region, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Grain Export from Kazakhstan to China

08.07.2024

Grain Export from Kazakhstan to China: Ambitious Plans and Logistics Challenges

In 2024, Kazakhstan has intensified efforts to export grain and oilseeds to China, aiming to supply up to 3 million tons of products, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
A pilot train with Korean auto parts was sent from China

04.07.2024

A pilot train with Korean auto parts was sent from China to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan

A ceremony was held at the Kazakhstan-China logistics terminal in the port of Lianyungang to launch the pilot container train as part of the multimodal route "South Korea - China - Kazakhstan - Uzbekistan", this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.