Uzbekistan rail freight volumes rise 4.3% in 1Q2026

Rail cargo traffic between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan up to 46% in 5M2026

Rail cargo traffic between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan up to 46% in 5M2026

DHL Launches Fulfillment Network in Colombia to Scale E-Commerce Logistics Capacity

DHL scales up logistics operations in Colombia as online retail demand accelerates....

Strait of Hormuz transit gradually accelerates, easing high shipping costs

Surging freight rates, insurance costs, risk premiums hit global maritime transport market throughout the year, says sector representative

Kazakh investment at Shahid Rajaei Port to triple bilateral trade, guarantee annual transit of 1.5m

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization said that with the implementation of the Kazakhstan investment agreement at Shahid Rajaei Port, the volume of goods traded between the two countries will increase threefold, and the annual transit of 1.5 million tons of goods will be guaranteed.

Pakistan braces for another fuel blow as global oil surge threatens petrol, diesel price hike

The petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are likely to witness a rise due to recent surge in crude oil rates in global market, ARY News reported.

Oman's Oil Exports Rise 2.7% by End of May

Oman's Oil Exports Rise 2.7% by End of May

Rail freight traffic drops by 9% in 2026 Q1

A total of 7.5 million tonnes of goods were transported in freight transport in the first quarter of 2026, which is 9 per cent less than in the corresponding quarter in the last year, according to Statistics Finland. The transported goods corresponded to 2.1 billion tonne-kilometres. The number of tonne-kilometres in rail freight transport decreased by 12 per cent compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, a total of 21.4 million trips were made in railway passenger transport in in the first quarter of 2026, which is 3 per cent more than in the corresponding quarter of the previous year The trips covered 1.3 billion passenger-kilometres. The number of passenger-kilometres on rail decreased by one per cent compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Picks Up Again as Oil Route Remains Fragile

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing again after months of disruption tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict, but the recovery remains fragile and far from normal.

RTA Hazara reduces local transport fares following cut in petroleum prices

RTA Hazara reduces local transport fares following cut in petroleum prices

Baku Port container handling rises 15% in first half of 2026

The continued rise in container and cargo volumes underscores the growing role of Baku Port as a key logistics hub along the Middle Corridor, supporting Azerbaijan's efforts to strengthen regional transit connectivity and expand international trade. According to ADY, the port processed more than 4 million tons of cargo between January and June, up by more than...

Residents of Abkhazia complained about the rise in fuel prices.

In the border areas of Abkhazia with Russia, fuel prices have risen. In some gas stations, prices have increased by more than 10 percent, residents of the republic reported on Telegram.

Container spot rates hit four-year highs

Container spot freight rates jumped again this week, pushing global benchmarks to their highest levels since the pandemic-era peak of 2022, as tariff-driven cargo frontloading combined with lingering disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Drewry’s World Container Index rose 9 week on week to 4,530 per 40ft container, lifted by gains on both the transpacific

Oil prices rise after vessel targeted near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise after vessel targeted near Strait of Hormuz Oil prices rose about 2 percent on 26 June after a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman, renewing concerns about the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the pace of recovery in regional oil exports. Brent crude settled up 1.52, or 2.1 percent, at 75.26 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 1.58, or 2.3 percent, to 71.92. The gains followed a sharp decline a day earlier, when both benchmarks fell to their lowest levels since 27 February, before the conflict began, as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz climbed to their highest level since the start of the war. Before the conflict, about one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the strategic waterway.

Maruti Suzuki Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Up 23.7% In June 2026

Maruti Suzuki's domestic passenger vehicle (PV) segment witnessed a 23.7 per cent rise, with sales reaching 147,187 units in June 2026.

(Uzbekistan Forum) Uzbek textile industry presents major opportunities for Korea

TASHKENT — Uzbekistan's textile and apparel industry has grown into a major pillar of the country’s economy, one that presents major opportunities for Korean manufacturers and retailers, Uzbek officials said at the Korea-Uzbekistan Business Forum on Tuesday. Ruhullo Zikrilayev, deputy director of the Agency for the Development of Light Industry of Uzbekistan, said the sector has become “one of the key pillars” of the national economy. More than 10,000 enterprises operate in Uzbekistan’s light in