Kazakhstan aims to increase cargo transit to 35 million tons by 2030

By 2030, the volume of cargo transit through Kazakhstan’s territory is expected to reach 35 million tons per year. This goal is outlined in the approved Concept for the Development of the country’s transportation and logistics potential, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

Kazakh authorities hope to achieve these figures not only by creating new alternative transportation corridors but also by implementing several infrastructure projects.

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In particular, in 2022, the construction of a second set of railway tracks on the “Dostyk – Moynıty” section began. This will increase the capacity of the section up to five times and boost transit shipments between China and the EU.

Adjustments are underway in the project and estimate documentation for the construction of a bypass railway line at the “Almaty” station. This will relieve the Almaty junction by 40%, reducing cargo delivery times to 24 hours.

The construction of a new railway line “Darbazam – Maktaaral” between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan is planned. It will alleviate the congestion at the “Saryagash” station, connect the Maktaaral district to the main railway network, and expand transit routes to Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

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The construction of the “Bakhty – Ayagoz” railway line is also planned. It is essential for unburdening the border railway stations “Dostyk” and “Altynkol” and increasing transit capacity between China and Kazakhstan.

A container hub with a capacity of up to 300,000 TEUs is being established at the Aktau seaport. In the Kuryk port, the Kazakh company “Semurg Invest” has initiated the construction of a multifunctional terminal called “Sarzha.”

Source: Government of Kazakhstan.

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