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The United States and Europe are inextricably linked by centuries of history. The formation and development of intercontinental relations has been watched by more than one generation.

International transportation and logistics operator AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is a fast developing group of companies.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international corporate group is now able to provide clients with accelerated container train shipments between Moscow and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

In Turkey, air export and import shipping services are in constant demand. This is due to the country’s well developed network of over 50 airports.

According to the World Shipping Council, the majority of global cargo is delivered in containers or – in logistics terminology – TEUs.

The number of products marked “Made in China” is growing annually. China is the world’s top exporter of goods in many industries including Fashion & Beauty.

The coronavirus situation in Wuhan is developing very rapidly and causing disruptions to global supply chains.

AsstrA Ships Snow Vehicles By Air for Use in the Sand Does a vehicle’s design dictate how it is used? Not always! The AsstrA team helped one client transport snow vehicles for use in the sand.

Sustainable development is the theme of the future. The term was first used in 1972 at the UN Stockholm conference on the environment.

In February 2020, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG Corporate Group opened its first US office on the country’s east coast.

The coronavirus situation in Wuhan is rapidly developing and causing complications in the global transport industry.

Uzbekistan’s new leaders have removed a number of business barriers.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international corporate group sums up its 2019 performance results.

Airplanes remain a popular choice for transporting cargo thanks to fast delivery times, broad geographical reach, and minimal damage or fraud risks.

What is the most expensive thing in the modern world? Gold? Diamonds? Or maybe – according to a Forbes’ ranking of valuable products – a rhino horn?

The economy of Uzbekistan is growing at a stable pace. The country is famous for precious stones and metals, tungsten, coal, and radioactive uranium.

Anyone who’s ever received services knows that a small personal touch goes a long way. That’s especially true in oversized logistics, where no two projects are identical.

Logistics is not only about delivering goods from point A to point B with dimensions C. Often there are also non-standard requirements, strict conditions, and special restrictions to consider.

To get a clear understanding of the economic situation in Central Asian countries and adequately assess your prospects for business cooperation there, you must take a number of factors into account.

In an intensely competitive business environment, the decisive factors for successful development are comprehensive service offerings and strong, trust-based relationships with Customers and Partners.

The AsstrA corporate group summarizes its HiTech Logistics Division’s results for the first 9 months of 2019.

The coastline of the People's Republic of China is 18,400 km long.

On October 11, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland, the 20th annual “Wspólnа Kaczka 2019” maritime industry meeting took place. AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG experts once again participated in this strategic conference.

Sea container transportation is the most cost-efficient transport mode. By sea, it is possible to ship multiple large consignments simultaneously. This transport mode is reliable and efficient, especially in case of long-distance and multimodal solutions.

In previous articles you’ve learned about the features and benefits of rail, air, and auto transportation. This final information is dedicated to sea transport. What is going on off the coast of Europe? Why might customers choose short-sea shipping? Let’s find out with Andrej Zajtsev, Deputy COO for AsstrA Sea Freight Transportation.

In September of this year, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG group of companies opened its first office in France. The city of Lyon was chosen for the location of the transport and logistics provider’s first office in the country.

The International Maritime Organization (IМО) has been developing a program to reduce the negative impact of shipping on the environment since the 1960s.

In May 2019, the AsstrA corporate group launched a multimodal LNG (Argon) transportation project using modernized tank containers.

The Middle Kingdom is the largest importer of goods from Europe. Every year, more and more products of European origin reach the Great Wall.

The idea of life extension has fascinated humanity since ancient times. In the 21st century, the search for immortality inspired scientific and technological progress.

Sea freight container shipping offers the most carrying capacity at the lowest costs over long distances, even from one continent to another.

Transports to and from China are becoming more and more popular among Clients of the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international transportation and logistics corporate group.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG corporate group sums up its results for the first half of 2019.

At the end of 2018, compared to 2017 revenue was up 195% for the dedicated division providing comprehensive logistics services for the pharmaceutical industry.

North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. They are far apart and very different from one another. At the first glance, transport from one continent to another might seem incredibly complicated. As it turns out, with AsstrA the horizon is not a limit…

A 20-meter Moscow metro wagon. A 6-ton passenger plane engine. A 1,000-part city tram. All these vehicles’ components must go a long way before they can function together as a whole.

Shipping oversized cargo over almost 9,000 kilometers is a great challenge. Especially if delivery requires four different types of transport equipment...

11 tons of cargo over 12,021 kilometers in only 4 days. It takes modern express air transport to put up those kinds of numbers, as AsstrA recently achieved for an Argentine customer importing metal rods from Poland.

Developed infrastructure is a critical component of any successful economy. The World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness report includes an efficiency index rating.

Lower transportation costs, more capacity, less damage, and minimized risk of theft are just a few of the advantages of multimodal transportation.

For over 10 years, the largest Russian producer, importer, and seller of beer and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages has relied on AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG.

Despite the much-discussed trade disputes (so-called Trade Wars) between the United States, Europe, and Russia, international transportation and logistics services provider AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG’s year-on-year Transatlantic cargo volume grew by 27% in 2018.

The AsstrA corporate group sums up its sea transport results for 2018.

The new Silk Road was one of the most discussed topics in global logistics in 2018, and it remains a focus of attention this year.

The largest Estonian distributor of medical equipment appealed to international transport and logistics provider AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG to organize the supply of medical equipment from China to Belarus via Lithuania.

Europe is not just about the European Union. It is also worth remembering the significant road transport export and import potential of Southeastern Europe, including the Balkan Peninsula.

Petrol, acids, and chocolate. What do these seemingly different products have in common? They are all liquids!

Everyone has heard ancient tales about merchants bringing goods from distant countries. Spices from India, silk from China, and cloth from England traveled thousands of kilometers and fell into the hands of buyers only after several months. Today, in the era of high speeds and constant availability of goods, late delivery can quickly lead to a perfume falling out fashion. The efficiency of product transportation is a critical factor – especially for lines of goods that are regularly updated.

Within the framework of this project, the AsstrA corporate group transported equipment for the manufacture of plastic cards microchips from Zelenograd to Taipei.

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do." It’s a proverb that is true not only for Italy, and not just for travelers.

Every year, China hosts hundreds of events dedicated to logistics, SCM, and transport-related infrastructure. These events focus on both domestic issues and large-scale international cooperation, including the implementation of the Chinese government’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Urgent shipment? Small and valuable cargo that needs to be delivered yesterday? Specialists from the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG corporate group have your solution: express delivery.

In every logistics project, time matters. But in the medical industry, lives can depend on it. AsstrA Polska continues to serve the evolving needs of the health sector.

From March to August 2018, transport and logistics operator AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG transported crane parts, counterweights, crane maintenance equipment, and several self-propelled heavy and oversized cargo moving modules.

In August of this year, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG group of transport and logistics companies shipped a new 26-meter rail wagon to Germany, and then shipped similar cargo from Switzerland a few weeks later.

InnoTrans is one of the world’s most prestigious international transport technology exhibitions. Taking place every two years in the Messe Berlin exhibition complex, it turns the German capital into a real magnet for railway industry representatives from around the world.

Want to deliver cargo to a faraway country securely, on time, and on budget? Sea containers are your best choice.

Top Transport Europe is a two-day event gathering logistics and transportation services buyers and suppliers for a series of meetings in Marseille, France. This year the event is being held from 17th October to 18th October. Following the success achieved during the event last year, international logistics group AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG will be attending it again this year.

Transporting oversized cargo is a true test for a transport company: it requires competent knowledge of every aspect associated with logistics including engineering, the subtleties of customs clearance, and insuring goods.

International transport and logistics provider AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG won a recent tender for the door-to-door transportation of tobacco products.