GulfLink Expands Multimodal Routes Between Asia and Europe

GulfLink unites Kazakhstan and the UAE to develop multimodal routes through Pakistan, Turkey, Gulf ports, the Indian Ocean, and the Middle Corridor, ensuring flexible and reliable supply chains. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

GulfLink and Its Strategic Goals

The joint venture was created by KTZ Express and AD Ports Group, holding 49% and 51% shares respectively. The new operator aims to integrate East-West routes linking China with Europe by leveraging both partners’ infrastructure.

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The company seeks to build sustainable logistics solutions that reduce transit times and optimize costs. This partnership will strengthen Central Asia’s role in global trade.

GulfLink in the Global Logistics Strategy

AD Ports Group actively invests in regional hubs. In June 2025, the first phase of the Tbilisi multimodal terminal was launched, with AD Ports Group owning a 60% stake.

Uzbekistan plans to host a logistics and food hub, while Kazakhstan will see the development of a grain terminal and a multifunctional hub in the port of Kuryk. The company will also expand cargo operations across the Caspian and Black Seas.

Confirmed investments in Kazakhstan-based projects amount to $775 million, highlighting the partners’ long-term plans. Experts note that GulfLink will boost the region’s transit potential and offer competitive advantages on international trade routes.

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