Ukraine’s antimonopoly authority has asked participants of the Russia-led Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline construction to agree terms of the project with Kiev. “The participants of the project ought to abstain from any activities which could lead to competition limitations in Ukraine before the receipt of a permit… for the agreed upon actions. Due to the…
Fleet of the Turkmenistan Airlines has been recently renewed with several Boeing aircraft, the Turkmen government said in a message. Turkmenistan received three Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2013 and two Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft in 2014. In April 2015, Turkmenistan decided to purchase three more Boeing 737-800 aircraft. In addition, Turkmenistan is considering the further…
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan (TAT) railway, which is under construction, is intended to stimulate trade ties between the countries of the region, the Turkmen government said in a message. The first phase of the project envisages construction of two railway sections: a 85-kilometer Atamyrat-Imamnazar line in Turkmenistan and a 38-kilometer line from Imamnazar to the Andkhoy village…
Handling of cargo by JSC Vladivostok Sea Fishing Port (Vladmorrybport) in January-July increased by 44% YoY to 1,921,600 tons, the company said. The seven-month throughput figures are as follows: fish products – 173,400 tons (up by 13.2%); bulk cargo – 613,100 tons (+100%); containers – 76,873 TEUs (+34,9%); scrap metal – 203,900 tons (+8.5%). The…
In January-July the volume of grain shipment for exports by enterprises of PJSC Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP Group) totaled 2.815 million tons, down by 9.4% YoY, the press-service of the company declared on August 16. Reduction of grain prices on the global market and low-scale shipment rates by companies-exporters became the main reasons for…
UIA started testing SMS notification service informing passengers of all scheduled flights on any delays and cancellations. Therefore, the airline clients will be notified of important schedule alterations. Within 48 – 1 hour prior to scheduled departure, passengers who have provided UIA with correct contact details when booking their tickets may receive a notification on…
According to Rufco Company, grain freight rates remained steady in the Azov Sea basin. Trading activity declined slightly, grain exports did not meet expectations of shipowners, first of all regarding shipments to Turkey. Supply of free “river-sea” fleet exceeded demand in spot market. In the Caspian Sea grain freight rates continued to strengthen. Shipments of…