Ambitious plans
Is Kyrgyzstan getting a fourth new rail line?
New rail developments in Kyrgyzstan are following each other up in rapid succession. First, there was the China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan (CKU) line. Then,…
More freight on rail
Rail comes to the aid of Chinese second-hand car exports
A new rail service between China and Central Asia has seen the light in the past week. Chinese second-hand cars are now making their way…
America invests
Makmal: A Central Asian rail hub to be
If its ambitious rail plans are to come to fruition, Kyrgyzstan will be two major rail lines richer in the future. One of those is…
For international traffic
A financial boost and setback for rail in Uzbekistan
The financial situation for freight transportation in Uzbekistan is shifting its balance. Uzbek Railways recently acquired the right to more freely determine its own service…
International connections
Kyrgyzstan starts building CKU line
The president speaking on live national television, wearing a traditional hat and with flares of the national colours against a mountainous background; such prominent attention…
land reclassification
Kyrgyzstan takes another step towards CKU construction
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway will be a major stepping stone for Eurasian transport. The government of Kyrgyzstan recently reclassified over 44 hectares of land to…
Domestic rates
Wave of rail fee increases also reaches Uzbekistan: 30% hike coming soon
After Russia and Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan is the next country in the Eurasian region to resort to rail freight tariff hikes. From 1 December, domestic usage…
Rail logistics investments
South Korea follows Chinese footsteps into Central Asian logistics
Whereas Chinese investments in Central Asian logistics are a known trend, the same cannot be said of South Korean involvement in the region. Yet, it…
Into mountainous Central Asia
CKU line construction to kick off this month
Construction works on the China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan line are supposed to start this month. For that purpose, the joint venture of the three…
joining forces
Seven countries to form Middle Corridor association
China, Türkiye, Austria, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan all came together to form the so-called International Association Eurasian Transport Route. Among the tasks of the…
Asia - Europe
Rhenus Logistics to build container terminal in Aktau port by 2030
German company Rhenus Logistics is planning to build a new container terminal in the Kazakh port city of Aktau by 2030. It also signed a…
Six applications
Five candidates for takeover of state share in Uzbek Uztemiryolkonteyner
Uzbekistan is selling a 35 per cent share of its national container freight operator Uztemiryolkonteyner (UTYK). The process incurred a delay of almost a year,…