TITR: China container trains +84% in 8 months

KTZ: Jan–Aug 2026 saw 419 China-origin container trains on the TITR (+84% vs 228) and 44,200 TEU of TITR transit (+58% vs 28,000). Sofia working group (14–15 Sep) reviewed draft vessel-loading and liability agreements, 2027 tariffs, Caspian berths; targets 600 China trains in 2026 and 800–1,000 in 2027.

For OOG, denser container schedules on the same Caspian assets tighten trailer and Ro-Ro slot planning.