INTERNATIONAL: Nurminen Logistics has started a regular block train service carrying 40 ft containers of car parts from Mladá Boleslav in the Czech Republic to Allur’s car factory at Kostanay in Kazakhstan.
Allur manufactures and distributes vehicles for brands including Škoda, Chevrolet and Kia.
Nurminen Logistics and Red Star Logistics ran a test train in January, and a regular monthly service is now being operated.
This uses the Trans-Caspian rail and sea route, bypassing Russia. Nurminen began using this route following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in spring 2022, and says has become increasingly important for European companies.
‘We have done a lot of work and operational development with different operators and ports to ensure a competitive delivery time and a functional connection. Nurminen’s long history, expertise and recognition in Central Asian countries have helped us in this’, said Marjut Linnajärvi, Nurminen Logistics’ Director of International Rail Traffic & Sales, on May 20.
