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Małaszewicze and the New Silk Road: Poland’s Gateway Between Europe and Asia

Małaszewicze and the New Silk Road: Poland’s Gateway Between Europe and Asia

The terminals of Małaszewicze play a pivotal role in intermodal freight transport between Asia and Europe. Thanks to its strategic location, Poland has become one of the most important transit countries for cargo moving into the European market. During the Intermodal Poland 2026 Congress, industry experts highlighted the need for…

18 / 06 / 2026
Interviews and Events
Are We Happy That Turkey Will Profit? Heated Debate Erupts at Poland’s Intermodal Congress

Are We Happy That Turkey Will Profit? Heated Debate Erupts at Poland’s Intermodal Congress

METRANS came under criticism during a panel discussion at Intermodal in Poland 2026, where industry representatives…

10 / 06 / 2026
Freight
Sold Out but Empty: First Beijing–Pyongyang Train Raises Questions

Sold Out but Empty: First Beijing–Pyongyang Train Raises Questions

A historic moment six years in the making. The first train from Beijing to Pyongyang departed fully sold…

18 / 03 / 2026
Passenger
How Fast Can Trains Go? Inside the World’s Speed Record Railways

How Fast Can Trains Go? Inside the World’s Speed Record Railways

For more than half a century, railways have been quietly competing for one of transport’s most symbolic…

30 / 01 / 2026
Technologies and infrastructure
Fastest Direct Freight Train from China Arrives in Czechia: Xi’an–Česká Třebová in 14 Days

Fastest Direct Freight Train from China Arrives in Czechia: Xi’an–Česká Třebová in 14 Days

Eight thousand kilometres across half the world in just fourteen days. The first regular freight train…

16 / 12 / 2025
Freight
Poland Shuts Down Belarus Border Crossings, Disrupting Europe–Asia Transport Routes

Poland Shuts Down Belarus Border Crossings, Disrupting Europe–Asia Transport Routes

Poland has fully closed its border with Belarus, citing risks linked to Russian-Belarusian military drills. The decision halts rail and road crossings…

18 / 09 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
From Japan to Poland: Rail Industry Converges at TRAKO 2025

From Japan to Poland: Rail Industry Converges at TRAKO 2025

From Japan to Poland, the world’s rail leaders will meet in Gdańsk this September for TRAKO 2025. The fair’s 16th edition will again feature RAILTARGET…

16 / 09 / 2025
Interviews and Events
End of an Era: Kazakhstan Opens Rail Freight Market After Years of Monopoly Rule

End of an Era: Kazakhstan Opens Rail Freight Market After Years of Monopoly Rule

Kazakhstan is rewriting the rules of its rail freight game. Backed by presidential support, the country is pushing to break KTZ’s monopoly, open the market…

17 / 06 / 2025
Freight
Epic 21-Day Train Adventure: Travel Across Two Continents Without Flying!

Epic 21-Day Train Adventure: Travel Across Two Continents Without Flying!

The longest railway journey in the world stretches from Lagos, Portugal, to Singapore, covering an incredible distance over three weeks.

28 / 02 / 2025
Passenger
Cambodia's Bamboo Train Has No Engine, No Roof, and No Timetable – But Tourists Can’t Get Enough

Cambodia's Bamboo Train Has No Engine, No Roof, and No Timetable – But Tourists Can’t Get Enough

A bamboo train might sound like a fantasy, but in Cambodia, it's real. This one-of-a-kind ride takes travelers through history, adventure, and the daily…

07 / 02 / 2025
Passenger
MERMEC Japan: Pioneering Italian Rail Innovation in Asia

MERMEC Japan: Pioneering Italian Rail Innovation in Asia

MERMEC Group, a leading Italian specialist in technologies for rail network safety and maintenance as well as a part of Angel (a holding company that develops…

14 / 11 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
Iran and Russia Commit USD 38 Billion to Boost Eurasian Trade Corridor

Iran and Russia Commit USD 38 Billion to Boost Eurasian Trade Corridor

Iran and Russia have signaled their commitment to bolstering the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with a proposed joint investment…

01 / 11 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
VTG Project Logistics: Heavy loads arriving in Germany all the way from Asia

VTG Project Logistics: Heavy loads arriving in Germany all the way from Asia

VTG Project Logistics had some traffic lights turned and electrical lines disconnected for their transport of a 24-meter-long storage vessel with the transport…

16 / 02 / 2022
Freight
Köseköy Logistics Terminal:Two continents united

Köseköy Logistics Terminal:Two continents united

Pacific Eurasia and ÖBB Rail Cargo Group signed important cooperation in intercontinental rail transportation. With the new partnership, Asia and Europe…

10 / 07 / 2021
Freight