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Transport and shipping
AD Ports Confirms Strategic Interest in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as one of the key logistics platforms on the Middle Corridor, and interest from major international port operators is becoming an important part of this strategy. During the plenary...
International trade
Belarus-China Regions Forum Brings $1B Deals
Belarus and China are deepening economic cooperation through a new regional format. During the first Belarus-China Forum of Regions, held in Lanzhou, the capital of China’s Gansu Province, the two sides signed investment agreements...
International trade
Bulgaria Uses Toll Cameras to Police Truck Overtaking
Bulgaria has begun using its electronic toll infrastructure to detect heavy trucks that enter the overtaking lane on motorway sections where such manoeuvres are banned. The new mechanism came into force on July 1,...
Warehouses and infrastructure
France Closes Truck Rest Area on Laval–Mayenne Route
France has closed the Chevries rest area on the D962 road between Laval and Mayenne, creating concern among local businesses and professional drivers who rely on parking capacity along one of the department’s busy...
Business
Girteka Unit Bankrupt in Norway After Tax Dispute
A transport company connected to one of Europe’s largest road freight groups has collapsed in Norway after a long-running tax dispute and unsuccessful restructuring process. TTN Trucking AS, part of the Thermo-Transit structure controlled...
Regulators and laws
Russia Bans Gasoline Exports Until July 31
Russia has tightened restrictions on gasoline exports, creating a broader temporary ban that will remain in force until July 31, 2026. The government has approved a resolution prohibiting direct producers of petroleum products from...
Business
Uzbekistan Fuel Imports Rise as Domestic Output Falls
Uzbekistan is importing more fuel as domestic energy production continues to decline and demand remains strong across the economy. According to data from the National Statistics Committee, the country imported oil and petroleum products...
Warehouses and infrastructure
China’s Electricity Consumption Surpasses 10 Trillion kWh for the First Time
China's electricity consumption reached 10.37 trillion kWh in 2025, setting a new national record. The milestone reflects the country's sustained economic growth and the ongoing expansion of its energy infrastructure.
To meet rising demand, China...