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September 11, 2023 | Freight

Russian intermodal train to Saudi Arabia enters Iran

The launch of the new service follows a meeting between Iran and Russia in August.

October 19, 2022 | Freight

Opening of Tavantolgoi - Gashuunsukhait line heralds new era for railways in Mongolia

Mongolia celebrated the opening of a new railway from its mineral-rich Tavantolgoi region to the Chinese border last month. Kevin Smith examines the ups and downs of this much-delayed project and considers what’s next for rail in Mongolia.

July 11, 2022 | Freight

Growth slows on New Silk Road

Container traffic grew by 3% between January and May.

May 15, 2022 | Financial

Siemens to wind down Russian business

Operations end after 170 years.

April 19, 2022 | Freight

Number of freight trains between China and Russia set to rise

Reports from Russia claim international sanctions have yet to affect Russian freight.

April 5, 2022 | Financial

CMA CGM set to buy Gefco and expand rail use

French shipping firm set to buy the freight logistics business after Stellantis completes buyback of Russian Railways’ 75% stake later this month according to reports in the French media.

March 25, 2022 | Analysis

Ukraine invasion impacts Asia-Europe freight flows

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a dramatic impact on rail freight flows between Asia and Europe, creating uncertainty for businesses operating trains and shipping freight. Richard Clinnick reports on developments up to March 22.

March 25, 2022 | Europe

Direct trains between Finland and Russia suspended

One route continued operating to allow Finns to return home from Russia.

March 14, 2022 | Freight

Maersk temporarily suspends new intercontinental rail bookings between Asia and Europe

Sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine affect freight shippers.

March 8, 2022 | Policy

UIC suspends RZD and Belarusian Railways over Ukraine invasion

The UIC has also established a refugee task force.

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