A subsidiary of Estonian logistics company GTS Express entered into a cooperation contract with a Chinese company in the framework of which initially two trains from Xian per week should begin arriving in Muuga beginning in June. On April 19, GTS Rail, a subsidiary of GTS Express, signed a cooperation contract in the Chinese city…
In Estonian passenger aviation a considerable 19% growth has been observed by the Tallinn Airport in 2017, which has explained the increase in passenger numbers partly with unusually bad weather conditions. Tallinn Airport’s commercial director, Eero Pargmae, has said that the Estonia’s busiest airport is seeking to provide its services for some 2.9 million travelers…
The South Korean company Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) intends to take part in the tender, which will determine the private partner for reconstructing the M10 motorway as a pilot public private partnership project. The possibility was discussed as representatives of the Korean company met with specialists of the Public Private Partnership Center and the Economy…
The State Automobile Roads Agency of Ukraine, also known as Ukravtodor, plans to introduce an automatic weigh-in-motion system for trucks, which excludes the human factor, Acting Ukravtodor Head Slawomir Nowak said. “From our part, we want to introduce an automatic weigh-in-motion system when nobody stops the truck, but photos are taken when there is a…
The ticket revenue of Eesti Liinirongid AS, the Estonian state-owned operator of passenger trains operating under the Elron brand, increased by 15% YoY, to EUR 1.2 million in March. The number of boardings in March totaled 635,000, up by 4% YoY, the company said on April 19. The Elron routes with the highest passenger numbers…
The frequency of trains running on the Baku-Kiev railway route can be increased, Evgeny Kravtsov, acting chairman of the board of the Ukrainian Railways JSC, wrote on his Facebook page. He said that the issue could be considered in case of higher demand. “We hope that passengers will appreciate the convenience of this route. If…
Ukraine’s new light MSB-2 Nadiya helicopter, built by Zaporizhia-based JSC Motor Sich, made its maiden flight in the city of Zaporizhia on April 16. The MSB-2, which is made of composite materials by 70%, is an upgraded version of the Mi-2 helicopter. Its fuel tank is installed outside the passenger compartment. The helicopter’s trials will…