New TOS for Novosibirsk

Italian-owned, German-based rail freight operator TX Logistik is updating its motive power with the first deliveries of new locos from Siemens Mobility.

Kazakhstan is developing a new trade route from China to Russia via the Irtysh River, with a port and railway planned, aiming for completion by 2026.

The New Silk Road, popularly known as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is helping world trade avoid world trouble spots, including overland alternatives to hazardous maritime routes

In February of this year alone, Russia’s container market rose by 23.5 per cent year-on-year to 533,000 TEU. The preceding month also saw growth.

In addition to the Red Sea conflict, recent economic indicators suggest underlying demand growth, particularly in India’s production and export orders.

While Ukraine has managed to expand throughput via its sea harbours to 75% of pre-war levels, further growth is hindered by reduced production volumes.