The first freight train to Central Asia departed from Beijing on the morning of 19 March. Its final destination is Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where the train…
A third Chinese company has received permission to start transporting lithium batteries via rail. For now, the transportation of lithium only concerns a trial, but…
New rail developments in Kyrgyzstan are following each other up in rapid succession. First, there was the China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan (CKU) line. Then,…
Rumours are surfacing about China possibly cutting rail freight subsidies, subsequently increasing transport costs for shippers choosing this modality. Multiple industry sources told RailFreight.com that…
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have signed two memoranda of understanding, deepening their cooperation in rail. The UAE is helping Pakistan develop its infrastructure,…
Landlocked Kyrgyzstan is looking to benefit from ongoing efforts to develop Eurasian logistics. The Central Asian country has dedicated itself to developing a railway between…
Kedentransservis, the largest logistics terminal operator in Kazakhstan, is establishing a joint venture with China Xinjiang Commercial Logistics. Through their shared enterprise, the companies plan…