New China-Russia railway bridge: 3 options on the table
Three options are now on the table for the new China-Russia railway bridge. The bridge will cross the Amur River, connecting Mohe in China with Dzhalinda in Russia, providing the Sakha Republic with direct access...Read more
Sanctions on China amidst Taiwan crisis: the next logistics puzzle to solve?
INTERVIEWWhat would happen in the case of an escalated Taiwan crisis? Would the West impose sanctions on China just like it did on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine? And how would such a development...Read more
11th EU sanction package targets circumvention attempts
The EU Commission adopted the 11th sanction package against Russia. In the latest package, the institution highlights the need to tackle sanctions circumvention attempts that involve third countries. The Commission will thus restrict the sale,...Read more
Middle Corridor volumes double and keep growing
Cargo volume transited via the Middle Corridor doubled last year, with an estimated amount of 1,7 million tons. Furthermore, for the first five months of this year, cargo traffic via the Middle Corridor has increased...Read more
Russia expands BAM and Trans-Siberian rail to cope with cargo flows
Russia will speed up the expansion of the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM) and Trans-Siberian railway, thanks to the final allocation of funds for the electrification of new sections on both. As part of the project, both...Read more
RZD upgrades important terminal for INSTC traffic
Terminal ThursdayRZD will allocate 400 million rubles (roughly 4,4 million euros) to upgrade the Volzhsky rail freight terminal in the Volgograd region. The terminal’s modernisation will include lengthening the crane runway and expanding the container area....Read more
Kazakhstan reconfigures its logistical position, and for a good reason
ANALYSISKazakhstan, like other Central Asian countries, is in a very delicate position. Geographically, politically, and economically, it is closely tied to Russia and China. However, while finding itself amid geopolitical and transport rearrangements, the country...Read more
KTZ temporarily bans jet fuel imports by rail from Russia
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has implemented a temporary ban on the import of jet fuel from Russia. The ban came into effect on 14 June and will remain valid for a month. The request for the...Read more
Moscow-Mumbai corridor to exceed 100 million tons, but when?
Russian Railways (RZD) has announced that the International North-South Trade Corridor (INSTC) has the potential to exceed 100 million tons. In terms of rail transport alone, the volume of this corridor increased by 60 per...Read more
China-Russia e-commerce expected to grow by 30%, can rail share the cake?
The e-commerce trade volume between China and Russia is expected to increase by 25-35 per cent this year. As one of the highly time-sensitive goods, e-commerce cargo creates a higher demand for efficient logistic solutions....Read more
Brazil increases trade with Russia via China, here is why
Brazil has increased its trade volume with Russia through China and rail has a role to play. The goods are initially sent from Brazil to eastern Chinese ports. Utilising the eastern Chinese ports as entrepots,...Read more
Iran adds new railway line with potential for the wider region
A newly constructed rail line is set to be augmented this week. The railway will connect Bostanabad to Khavaran (near Tabriz), covering a distance of 44 kilometres. The section is part of the connection between...Read more
China-Russia rail bridge into 24 hours operation
The first China-Russia rail bridge connecting Tongjiang (China) and Nizhneleninskoye (Russia) is under round-the-clock operation. Currently, the capacity is up to 5 trains per day.Read more
RZD and Fesco bring China-Russia rail transit down to 5 days
FESCO and Russian Railways (RZD) have signed an agreement to accelerate the delivery of cars and postal goods between Russia and China. The service will connect Moscow and Manzhouli in both directions, with a maximum...Read more
Russia-China container prices plunge while market keeps growing
The market between China and Russia is booming, but the container prices are not. In April, the trade value in dollars between China and Russia increased by 41,3 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Quite...Read more
Latvian LDZ’s way to staying financially afloat might be in Estonia
INTERVIEWLatvian Railway’s cargo subsidiary in Estonia, SIA LDZ Cargo, might be one of the company’s financial lifelines in these uncertain and challenging times. While the mother group scrumbles for revenue to survive its immense losses,...Read more
Poland-Belarus border closes for trucks, trains keep running
From Thursday 1 June, cargo that originates from Russia or Belarus will no longer be able to cross the border between Poland and Belarus by truck. For rail freight, the border remains open. It is...Read more
UTLC ERA sees further drop of volumes on New Silk Road via Russia
Cargo volumes transported on the New Silk Road via Russia continue to drop. In April, 18,498 TEUs were recorded on rail between Europe and China, a decrease of almost 34 per cent compared to April...Read more
Anti-war rail attacks lead to derailments in Russia and Crimea
Russian anti-war rail guerrilla groups play a significant role in sabotaging railway infrastructure to try and slow down the Russian army, not only within the country’s borders. Last week, at least two attacks were carried...Read more