A new grain terminal has commenced operations in Khorgos, situated on the Kazakh-Chinese border, marking a significant development in the region’s trade infrastructure. Currently in a testing phase, the terminal aims to ramp up its storage capacity to one million tonnes, representing a twentyfold increase planned by local authorities.
Operating within the Khorgos special economic zone, the terminal offers enhanced efficiency by utilizing hoppers instead of containers and car carriers, effectively boosting Kazakhstan’s grain export capabilities to China. Presently, the terminal processes up to six thousand tonnes of grain daily, unloading two trains per day and accommodating seven wagons simultaneously.
Aligned with the growth of animal feed production enterprises in the area, the terminal’s establishment anticipates a surge in demand for grain. To accommodate this projected increase in trade volume, plans are underway to expand the terminal’s infrastructure, including the addition of new railway lines and a substantial expansion of storage capacity to meet the burgeoning demand expected in the near future.