Kazakhstan Expands Transcaspian Transport Corridor Capacity Sixfold
Kazakhstan has significantly strengthened its role as a regional transport hub, with cargo shipments along the Transcaspian International Transport Route (TITR) increasing sixfold over the past five years, rising from 800,000 tonnes in 2020 to 4.5 million tonnes in 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev announced during the Astana Finance Day 2025 forum.
Bozumbayev noted that the Transcaspian corridor serves as a strategic artery connecting Asia and Europe, and the government aims to further expand annual freight capacity to 10 million tonnes, positioning TITR as a key driver of trade diversification and regional economic integration.
The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted that the corridor’s success reflects Kazakhstan’s growing competitiveness in global logistics and ongoing infrastructure modernization. In July 2024, the government approved the National Infrastructure Plan through 2029, aimed at upgrading essential systems, enhancing connectivity, and supporting sustainable economic growth.
Complementing these efforts, Kazakhstan is implementing the National Program for Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sector, adopted in December 2024, which seeks to reduce infrastructure wear to 40% by mobilizing 6.8 trillion tenge (US$12.6 billion) in investments for the renovation of 86,000 kilometers of utility networks, improving reliability and minimizing service disruptions.
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