From September 2025, the Kazakh company MCM (Middle Corridor Maritime) will begin operating regular ferry services on the route Kuryk (Kazakhstan) – Alyat (Azerbaijan) – Kuryk. The new vessels will be managed by the company and will sail under the flag of Kazakhstan for the first time, providing 8-9 services per month. One ferry will be able to transport up to 54 trucks, which will significantly increase cargo flow across the Caspian Sea and create a sustainable logistics channel between the two countries.
The project was discussed by the Akim of the Mangistau region Nurdaulet Kilybay and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Georgian Industrial Group David Bezhuashvili. The parties confirmed that the development of ferry service on the Caspian Sea will not only accelerate foreign trade, but will also give impetus to the region’s logistics infrastructure. Negotiations are also underway to expand cooperation with other operators to increase the route’s capacity.
The MCM (Middle Corridor Maritime) initiative fits into Kazakhstan’s strategy to strengthen its position on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). The development of its own maritime services will allow the republic to strengthen its influence in transit transportation between China and Europe via Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Turkey.
Note: In the original article, the company name MSC Middle Corridor Maritime was mistakenly indicated and on 23 July 2025 it was replaced with the correct name — MCM (Middle Corridor Maritime).