Magazines — RZD-Partner International — 2 (14) April-June 2008
2 (14) April-June 2008
Logistics Destroys Borders: The question whether to open a representative office or not is urgent for many Russian transport and logistics companies. RZD Conquers The Middle East: Early this year, OAO RZD won several international tenders held in Saudi Arabia and Algeria. Also, the first infrastructure contract with Iran was concluded. Meanwhile, OAO RZD waits for new tenders.
“Freight Will Always Find The Path Of Least Resistance”: Mr Stig Nerdal, UIC Project Director, talks about the opportunities for integrating the RF into the international transport system.
Spending a Sixth of Annual Revenue on Repairs: The main problems for private wagon owners in Russia are the quality and terms of repair as well as harmonisation of the delivery process for spares.
Toll Roads Looking for Investors
TRANSPORTATION / Auto Transport
This year over RUR 300 billion will be spent on construction and maintenance of motorways from the federal budget of Russia. A significant part of the money will be invested into building toll roads. Some of the projects are being carried out already, although any investment company may still take part in it. It is desirable that such companies are experienced in construction and exploitation of such projects in different countries.