Central Asia

A discussion of Kazakhstan’s strategic role in developing intermodal transportation and implementing digital solutions to strengthen global logistics links was held in Aktau as part of the Caspian Ports & Logistics 2025 international conference. The event, organized with the support of the Port of Aktau and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, brought together over 300 participants from Europe and Asia.

The first meeting of heads of seaports and logistics centers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states was held in Aktau. The event was organized by the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan in fulfillment of the instructions of the Head of State and became an important platform for dialogue between representatives of the transport and logistics industries of the SCO countries.

A discussion of Kazakhstan’s strategic role in developing intermodal transportation and implementing digital solutions to strengthen global logistics links was held in Aktau as part of the Caspian Ports & Logistics 2025 international conference. The event, organized with the support of the Port of Aktau and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, brought together over 300 participants from Europe and Asia.

At a government meeting, Nurlan Sauranbayev, Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, stated that the transport sector is demonstrating steady growth and remains a key driver of the national economy. He noted that key industry indicators showed positive dynamics over the first 10 months of 2025.

JSC NC KTZ held an annual technical seminar with the participation of KTZ-Freight Transportation, KTZ-Passenger Locomotives, and Alstom, manufacturer of the KZ8A and KZ4AT series electric locomotives. Participants reviewed the current state of the locomotive fleet and key areas for its future development as part of a long-standing partnership.

Temirzhol Zhondeu LLC is actively implementing a large-scale project to upgrade the Altynkol-Zhetygen railway line. Currently, the roadbed is almost completely completed, 67 switches, and over 30 kilometers of track and sleeper grid have been laid. The project is being implemented according to the approved schedule, with a phased organization of work and the concentration of resources on key sections.

The Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan (Kazlogistics), organized a meeting of the Road Transport Subcommittee of the Logistics and Transportation Committee of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Presidium. The event was held in a hybrid format with representatives of business and government agencies. More than ten government agencies participated in the meeting, including the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Integration, Industry and Construction, and the Ministry of National Economy, as well as relevant agencies and industry associations. The international road transport community, led by KazATO President Makhsat Saktaganov, was represented separately, along with delegations from regional chambers of entrepreneurs from 15 regions of the country.

China COSCO Shipping Group has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation for the construction of 87 vessels valued at approximately RMB 50 billion, equivalent to approximately US$7.1 billion. According to China CSSC Holdings, the entire order package will be placed with CSSC Group facilities and will cover key segments of the COSCO Shipping fleet.

At a government meeting, Rostislav Konyashkin, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented a report on the progress of digitalization in the transport industry. He stated that, as part of the Head of State’s instructions, a Digital Transformation Map was approved jointly with the Ministry of Transport, outlining key areas for implementing digital solutions in the industry.

JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy continues to implement the Darbaza-Maktaaral railway line project, which will become an important element in the development of transport infrastructure in the country’s southern regions. The project includes the construction of Yerdaut station and a new section towards Maktaaral station, integrating the southern regions into Kazakhstan’s unified railway network.