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Regulators and laws
Why Kazakhstan Is Blocking Used Foreign Railcars
Kazakhstan’s decision to limit the registration of used foreign rolling stock is being viewed by local freight rail operators as a defensive step rather than a sudden market closure. The new rules, which become...
Regulators and laws
Uzbekistan Waives Duties on Imported Trucks
Uzbekistan is introducing new import privileges for freight transport companies. Under a new presidential decision, customs duties and the recycling fee will be set at zero for selected cargo trucks and semi-trailers imported into...
International trade
Turkey Opens Sunflower Import Quota for 2027
Turkey is preparing to open a new import window for sunflower seed and crude sunflower oil in 2027, a move that could influence Black Sea trade flows and create new opportunities — but also...
Transport and shipping
German Man Throws Chair at Truck Over Sunday Noise
A dispute over truck noise in the German city of Hagen escalated into a police case after a local resident tried to stop a heavy vehicle on a public road. The incident happened on...
Regulators and laws
UK Removes Zangezur Tanker From Sanctions List
The United Kingdom has removed the Azerbaijani oil tanker Zangezur from its sanctions list, fully lifting restrictions that had applied to the vessel under the UK Russia sanctions regime. The decision was made on...
Warehouses and infrastructure
A4 Near Cologne to Close for Eifeltor Barrier Works
A key section of the A4 near Cologne will be closed for several days as Germany’s Autobahn GmbH Rheinland prepares to install a new barrier system at the Eifeltor structure. The closure will affect...
Transport and shipping
Kazakhstan Exports 13.1M Tons of Grain and Flour
Kazakhstan’s grain and flour exports continue to grow, supported by stable demand from neighboring markets and the operation of southbound logistics corridors. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, citing Kazakhstan Railways data,...
International trade
China-Kazakhstan Lianyungang Base Reaches 8,000 Trains
The China-Kazakhstan logistics cooperation base in Lianyungang has reached a new milestone: the 8,000th international freight train has departed from the site since it began operations. The train, loaded with auto parts, left the...