[The China-Europe freight train from Xiamen to Smminsk was launched]The first Xiamen-Minsk China-Europe freight train recently departed from the Alashankou railway port, saving 25 days and greatly shortening the transportation cycle of goods from Xiamen to Belarus. It also opened a new channel for international trade at the Alashankou port. In 2022, the number of China-Europe freight train routes passing through Alashankou port has increased to 29, with a total of 94. Editor/Xu Shengpeng
Saudi Aramco is advancing the construction of offshore oil and gas production capacity. The bidding documents for five offshore EPCI projects will be submitted on August 1, 2026, involving six major offshore oil and gas fields. The bidding has been delayed multiple times. The project covers the construction of pipeline racks, production deck modules, and the improvement of offshore production facilities. Saudi Aramco's recent offshore capital investment has continued to rise, having previously awarded multiple large contracts. CNOOC Engineering has won the relevant CRPO contract in April 2026, and the Saudi market continues to release opportunities for global engineering companies.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Recently, Sinoma International signed a $476 million equipment supply contract with Dangote Industries in Nigeria to provide core equipment, materials, and a 12-month warranty for two new clinker production lines at Itoli Cement Plant. The production line can produce 6000 tons of clinker per day, and it is planned to produce clinker within 24 months after equipment debugging. The project aligns with Dangote's development vision and will help expand local cement production capacity and increase exports, continuing the cooperation between the two parties and demonstrating the strength of Chinese enterprises' deep participation in African infrastructure.Editor/Gong Ziwei