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In January-September 2024, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy transported about 190 million tons of cargo, which is 1.1% more than in the same period last year. Domestic transportation amounted to 124.4 million tons, and 65.5 million tons were exported. Significant growth was observed in the transportation of coal – 73.3 million tons, of which 52 million tons were sent to the domestic market. Domestic grain transportation increased by 11.2% to 1.7 million tons, with a total of 6.7 million tons of grain transported. 

GRAMPET Group and KTZ Express signed a memorandum in Astana to continue their cooperation in expanding and modernizing the infrastructure at the port of Constanta. The document also aims to optimize rail freight transport between Europe and Asia, especially on the China-Europe-China route. As part of the agreement, GP Intermodal and KTZ Express agreed to provide each other with rail services in their regions: GP Intermodal in Europe, and KTZ Express in Asia.

In the Kostanay region, over the first nine months of 2024, there has been an increase in container loading by 1,750 units compared to the same period last year, which indicates positive dynamics in the field of freight transportation. According to Kenes Dyusekeyev, head of the logistics department of the branch of KTZ – Freight Transportation LLC, a total of 11,934 fitting platforms (688.5 thousand tons) and 22,755 containers were loaded, among which 365 organized routes were formed.