Kazakh rail freight volumes in the directions of China and Uzbekistan reached significantly higher levels throughout 2023 as compared to 2022. Moreover, rail freight in the direction of Russia grew by 3,2 per cent. The positive developments are attributable to the coordination of the involved parties, according to Kazakh Railways. Export to Russia grew by […]
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Russian grain imports and transit should be banned, says Latvian minister
Latvian Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens wants to ban all imports and transit of Russian grain due to the possibility that imports include grain stolen from Ukraine. A total ban could have significant economic consequences for the Latvian rail sector, with losses of up to 40 million euros. In an interview with public broadcaster Latvijas […]
Russian Railways reports rail freight stagnation in 2023
Russian Railways have observed a slight decrease in the total volume of transported cargo throughout 2023. The total volume amounted to 1,232 billion tonnes, 0,2 per cent less than the previous year. December saw a decrease of nearly two per cent in the total monthly transport volumes. A number of factors contributed to the reduction […]
Russian Railways reports rail freight stagnation in 2023
Russian Railways have observed a slight decrease in the total volume of transported cargo throughout 2023. The total volume amounted to 1,232 billion tonnes, 0,2 per cent less than the previous year. December saw a decrease of nearly two per cent in the total monthly transport volumes. A number of factors contributed to the reduction […]