Chinese container train arrives in Uzbekistan via Iran: The first container train from China, passing via Iran, was launched from Xiamen port in China to Sergeli station in Uzbekistan, Uzbek logistics company Uztemiryulkonteynerannounced. The block train consisting of 39 and 40 foot containers takes 14 days to travel from Bandar Abbas to Sergeli station.

Route: The containers are shipped from China to the port of Bandar Abbas in Iran, where they are then loaded onto railway tracks. The containers then travel through Turkmenistan to their final destination in Uzbekistan.

Background: Iran and Uzbekistan inked an MoU in Tehran last month to boost bilateral cooperation in transport and transit. The agreement involves developing road and rail transport, and facilitating connections between Iran and Central Asian countries through Uzbekistan.

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State-ownedEgyptian National Railways and Czech carmaker Škoda inked an agreement for the overhaul and rehabilitation of 280 railway tractors, according to a statement. The two sides also signed a 15-year maintenance contract for the tractors, which includes importing spare parts. The agreement also comes as part of Egypt’s plans to localize the rail manufacturing industry, with Skoda agreeing to a quota of local components ranging from 25-40% at an initial stage, and up to 60% later on, according to the statement. Egyptian workers will also be involved in the overhaul at Czech factories, the statement added.

Background: The agreement comes as part of a wider plan from Egypt’s Transport Ministry to achieve a daily passenger capacity of 2 mn and an annual cargo volume of 13 mn tons by 2030.

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