Topic: Asia - Europe

China-Europe and INSTC Israel threatens strikes on Iran’s railway network

The Israeli army has warned Iranians to stay away from rail infrastructure. The warning remains active until 21:00 on 7 April. Earlier, the United States…
A pleasant start to the year China-Europe rail freight surges by 25% in January and February, even before Iran war

The Eurasian land bridge from China to Europe is off to a great start of 2026. The number of freight trains on the route grew…
China rises in Europe Industrial power shapes logistics power

Industrial power shapes logistics power. Germany’s export economy supported the rise of DHL Global Forwarding and DB Schenker. Japan’s manufacturing expansion underpinned Nippon Express. As…
Maxmodal Silk Road Index Data of the week: Silk Road rail costs edge higher in December as sea–land gap narrows

Rail freight costs on the Eurasian overland corridors continued to rise in December 2025, while deep-sea–linked transport costs increased even faster, narrowing the price gap…
Market developments Rhenus acquires Kazakh terminal: ‘Response to changing supply chain trends’

German logistics service provider Rhenus has acquired its first rail-connected terminal in Kazakhstan. The facility, located just north of Almaty, handles block trains and offers…
Tech boosts efficiency Middle Corridor container transit through Kazakhstan grows by 15% in 2025

The number of containers passing through Kazakhstan on the Middle Corridor route has grown by 15% in 2025. The total number reached 36,000 TEU, which…
Maxmodal Silk Road Index Data of the week: Maxmodal Silk Road & Suez freight indexes climb in November as Black Sea routes firm up

The Maxmodal Silk Road Index (MSRI) and the Maxmodal Suez Canal Index (MSCI) both increased in November 2025, with western Black Sea–Europe routes driving most…
'Eurasian Transport Route' Four countries launch new Asia-Europe transport association

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have launched a new Asia-Europe transport association. Under the name “Eurasian Transport Route International Association” (ETRIA), the association strives to…
Logistics backbone China-Europe: Silk Road rail has entered a new and very promising phase

China-Europe rail freight has been plagued by uncertainty and abrupt shifts in the past five years. Pessimists underscored the gradual decline in market share and…
Maxmodal Silk Road Index Data of the week: Overland rates rise as maritime markets weaken

In October 2025, the Maxmodal Silk Road Index (MSRI) continued its steady upward trend, increasing by 1.23% for 20-foot containers and 0.91% for 40-foot containers.…
Interview A new role for the Middle Corridor? ‘Reliability is the new currency of logistics’

Is the Middle Corridor viable, or is it not? It is an often-discussed question, and skepticism about the route appears to be the dominant viewpoint.…
International connectivity For Uzbekistan, the Middle Corridor is more than just a transit route

The Middle Corridor: Europeans tend to look at it with skepticism, whereas the Chinese celebrate each newly launched train. In between them are the Central…