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CEVA Logistics has launched its first international TIR centre in Alashankou, China, on the border with Kazakhstan. The new 4,300 sqm logistics hub is located in the E-Commerce Industrial Park within the Comprehensive Customs Zone and includes an additional 1,000 sqm area for handling hazardous goods. Local authorities attended the opening of the centre, emphasizing the importance of the project for the region.

A meeting on the development of the maritime industry was held under the chairmanship of Zhanibek Tayzhanov, head of the Committee for Railway and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Representatives of the Aktau and Kuryk seaports, KTZ, Kazmortransflot, the Maritime Administration and other relevant structures took part in the discussion.

The government of Montenegro has approved the sale of the fleet of the state shipping company Crnogorska Plovidba due to its inability to service a loan previously received from the Export-Import Bank of China for the construction of two Handysize bulk carriers. The company’s debt to the state exceeds 37 million euros.

From January to June 2025, 550.7 million tons of cargo were transported in Kazakhstan, which is 10.9% or 54.1 million tons more than in the same period last year. This was reported by the Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev.

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The first passenger carriage manufactured at the Stadler Kazakhstan plant was presented to the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The carriages were designed to withstand the harsh climatic conditions of the country and are designed for 40 years of service. They feature modern engineering solutions aimed at improving passenger comfort and safety.

The State Revenue Committee of Kazakhstan and the Customs Administration of China have agreed to extend the round-the-clock operation of the Nur Zholy-Khorgos checkpoints until June 30, 2026. This decision was made following a meeting between the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee Zhanzhos Duisembiev and the head of the Chinese department Sun Meijun, the Committee reported.

JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy held a working meeting with the Chairman of the Board of ÖBB-Holding AG (Austrian Federal Railways) Andreas Matta. During the visit of the Austrian delegation, KTZ presented the key areas of its activities – from digitalization of the railway industry to large-scale development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).

On May 30, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the head office of Port Kuryk LLP with the Chinese company Huapengfei. The document formalizes the intentions of the parties to develop mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of transportation of freight vehicles and active participation in the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).

A strategic memorandum of cooperation was signed in Astana between KTZ Express and one of the largest logistics companies in Pakistan, TCS Logistics. The partnership is aimed at developing cargo transportation between Kazakhstan and Pakistan, as well as expanding multimodal routes linking Central and South Asia.