In the Almaty region, the establishment of a transport and logistics hub (TLH) aimed at optimizing freight transportation is in the planning stages. According to the Ministry of Transport, details of the project are actively being worked out in collaboration with the national railway company “Қazakhstan temіr zholy” and local authorities to facilitate the movement of goods along key routes.
From November 24 to 25, in the city of Turkistan, with the support of the administration of the Turkistan region, an international economic forum titled “Turkistan: Tourism, Economy, Investments” took place. One of the central topics of discussion was the prospects for the development of the Silk Road.
The Austrian Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is planning to establish its representation in Kazakhstan in response to the country’s head of state’s call for the development of its transportation and logistics potential. Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, Marat Karabayev, conducted a series of meetings with international companies to discuss issues related to the development of the country’s transportation infrastructure. During one of these meetings with Rail Cargo Group representative Daniel Dezso, possibilities of the company joining the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) Association and opening a representation in Kazakhstan were explored.
Kazakhstan is making a significant investment in four major railway projects aimed at enhancing logistics, as reported by the Ministry of Transport. Within the framework of the national project “Dostyk – Moynqty,” the construction of second tracks and electrification of a 833 km railway segment is planned, with a total investment volume of 938.1 billion tenge. It is anticipated that these measures will increase the capacity of the segment fivefold, with the transportation speed between China and Europe reaching 1,500 km per day.
New stage of cooperation: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan launch an international cooperation center “Central Asia”
New freight semi-wagons produced by the Kazakhstan Wagon Construction Company (KWCC) in Ekibastuz have joined the expanding fleet of freight wagons at Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). With the addition of 50 new domestically manufactured semi-wagons, the overall fleet is now equipped with modern technology meeting all requirements and boasting a payload capacity of 70 tons. These wagons come with a certificate of compliance with the Customs Union standards.
A groundbreaking rail logistics terminal is now in the construction phase in Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking a collaborative effort between KTZ and China’s Xi’an Dry Port. The primary objective is to establish a cutting-edge terminal serving the growing volumes of e-commerce. The project kicked off last week with a launching ceremony, signaling the initiation of construction activities.
KTZ has set the wheels in motion with its ambitious Program to Increase the Capacity of the Railway Infrastructure, charting out a strategic plan to dissolve current bottlenecks in the network. This comprehensive program envisions a variety of improvements set to unfold by 2030, including the extension of existing station tracks, construction of additional ones, establishment of new operational points, and the rollout of automated blocking systems. Moreover, the program ambitiously plans for the construction of secondary tracks to bolster network capacity.
Almaty’s role as a key node in global trade is set for significant enhancement with the initiation of a new logistics terminal on October 27, 2023. The project, an ambitious step to craft a contemporary platform for transport, logistics, and e-commerce services, is underway in Kazakhstan’s bustling metropolis.
The collaborative vision that emerged in early 2022 among Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgian railways has materialized into a groundbreaking reality. These nations have formally inked a deal to establish a joint venture, ‘Middle Corridor Multimodal Ltd.’ The venture aims to streamline services on a one-stop-shop principle, ensuring delivery time guarantees, and pursuing a coordinated strategy to enhance multimodal services along the China–Europe and Turkey–China routes.
