News

16.01.2026

Xinhuanet

China-Europe freight train services start the new year with intensive departures, strengthening the Eurasian trade corridor

On January 1, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)’s first China-Europe freight train in 2026 departed from Zengcheng West Station at the Guangzhou Eastern Road-rail Intermodal Transport Hub under customs supervision.

News

16.01.2026

The Loadstar

Suez transits increasing, but still 60% fewer than pre-Red Sea crisis

The Suez Canal Authority says a cargo ship that ran aground at the northern entrance to the waterway does not pose a risk to shipping, as the organisation eyes increasing numbers of vessels returning.

News

16.01.2026

The Loadstar

Maersk sends another box ship through Suez Canal – more to come?

Maersk has conducted its second Suez Canal sailing in as many weeks, the world’s second-largest box ship operator confirming the 6,200 Maersk Denver transiting the besieged waterway between 11 and 12 January.

News

30.12.2025

The Loadstar

Europe's ports prepare for 'the inevitable': volatility after a return to Suez

Major ports in Europe are already preparing for the «inevitable» — when vessels arriving via the Cape and via Suez coincide — which will see ripple effects across the whole supply chain.

News

30.12.2025

The Loadstar

New Asia-Europe peak season underway as ocean spots stay strong

Merry Christmas: the new peak season on the Asia-Europe trade gets underway as shippers and their freight service providers take their annual break.

News

30.12.2025

The Loadstar

Spikes, slumps, and standoffs: container freight rates in 2025

2025 was not a story of collapse, but of failed control: carriers could still move rates in short bursts, but no longer dictate direction. Policy shocks, overcapacity and competition ensured that every rally was temporary, and every reset contested.

News

29.12.2025

Transport Corridors

EU ports maintained cargo turnover volumes below pre-COVID peaks in 2024

In 2024, seaports across the European Union handled approximately 3.4 billion tonnes of cargo, which is broadly in line with 2023 levels but remains below the record 2019 figures of 3.6 billion tonnes, according to Eurostat

News

29.12.2025

Xinhuanet

Suifenhe railway port handles over 4,000 China-Europe freight train trips since its launch

As a vital part of the eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network, the Suifenhe Railway Port has handled more than 4,000 China-Europe freight train trips since its launch in 2018, carrying over 390,000 TEUs of cargo

News

19.12.2025

Transport Corridors

KTZ is building the Darbaza-Maktaaral line to strengthen the transit potential of southern Kazakhstan

JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy continues to implement the Darbaza-Maktaaral railway line project, which will become an important element in the development of transport infrastructure in the country’s southern regions

News

19.12.2025

Social Europe

Europe’s Rail Renaissance: Why the Continent Must Finally Bet on Its Own Trains

The EU has the technology, the workers and the demand—now it needs the political will to turn its railway industry into a climate-policy success story

News

19.12.2025

North China port sees cargo volume for China-Europe freight trains exceed 5 mln tonnes

The freight volume of China-Europe freight trains passing through the Erenhot Port — the largest land port between China and Mongolia — has exceeded 5 million tonnes

News

13.12.2025

Xinhuanet

"Eastern corridor" of China-Europe freight train network sets new operation record

As a China-Europe freight train composed of 60 carriages and loaded with home appliances and digital products departed from the Manzhouli railway port in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the «eastern corridor» of the China-Europe freight train network this year has witnessed 5,166 trains operating on its railway lines.

News

13.12.2025

Meyka

Deutsche Bahn News Today, Dec 5: Direct UK-Germany Rail Links Set to Enhance Connectivity

Deutsche Bahn announced a strategic move to enhance European rail connectivity by launching direct train services between the UK and Germany. This initiative, in collaboration with Eurostar, aims to streamline cross-channel travel. Spearheaded by Evelyn Palla, this project marks a significant step in Deutsche Bahn’s expansion strategy, amplifying direct train routes across Europe.

News

12.12.2025

Transport Corridors

Growth in freight traffic via Dostyk-Alashankou: KTZ records an increase in freight traffic

Rail freight through the Dostyk-Alashankou interstate junction increased by 6% from January to November 2025, reaching 17.8 million tons

News

12.12.2025

Transport Corridors

The global intermodal transportation market will grow to $109.5 billion by 2032

According to Allied Market Research, the global intermodal freight transportation market, valued at $42.5 billion in 2022, is expected to reach $109.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.4%

News

09.12.2025

South China Morning Post

The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade

Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours

News

09.12.2025

Xinjiang's Horgos port handles over 9,000 China-Europe freight trains in 2025

Horgos Customs announced on Friday that the port has maintained robust growth in freight train operations, averaging over 27 trains per day since the beginning of 2025