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In the Kostanay region, dynamic growth in container transportation continues. Over the 11 months of 2023, the Kostanay branch of freight transport successfully loaded 13,173 fitting platforms with a total weight of 693.6 thousand tons (23,454 containers). Kenes Dyusekeev, the head of the logistics department of the Kostanay branch, emphasized that this achievement led to the establishment of 303 organized routes.

In Kazakhstan, large-scale transportation projects covering automotive, railway, air, and maritime transport are actively being implemented. The total volume of freight transportation has reached 895 million tons, accompanied by a 1.6-fold increase in industry investments to 1.8 trillion tenge.

The Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers, Akylbek Japarov, highlighted the positive economic impact expected from the construction of the “China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan” railway during discussions with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport, Ilkhom Makhkamov. Japarov emphasized the significant strategic collaboration between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, citing the railway project as a major transit infrastructure initiative that will contribute to the economic development of both nations.

Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, highlighted the pivotal role of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in connecting the entire Eurasian region during a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. Emphasizing the development focus on the North-South corridor, providing access to the Middle East, Iran, Pakistan, and India, President Tokayev welcomed the practical implementation of the Kazakh initiative to establish the Chelyabinsk – Bolasak – Iran route. Kazakhstan is prepared to upgrade key rail and road networks, including the Beineu – Mangystau, Makat – Kandagash railways, and the Beineu – Shalkar road section.

The new terminal, established within the framework of the Kazakhstan-China logistics hub “One Belt, One Road” in Xi’an, has commenced operation in a testing phase, unlocking extensive opportunities for Kazakh agrarians and exporters. Direct cargo shipments have become more efficient, fostering the development of value-added chains in the agricultural sector and ensuring faster deliveries of agricultural products to global markets.