Kazakhstan to build grain terminal near Strait of Hormuz
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Kazakhstan plans to build a grain terminal or container facilities on a plot allocated by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. The project aims to secure a logistics foothold in the strategic waterway.
The Project
Kazakhstan has secured a land plot from Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, where it may build a grain terminal or container facilities, according to Inbusiness.kz. The site is located in the port of Bandar Abbas, a key Iranian hub on the Persian Gulf. The initiative is part of Kazakhstan's broader strategy to diversify export routes and reduce dependence on traditional corridors.
Strategic Context
The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global oil transit and is a critical chokepoint for energy and trade. Kazakhstan, a major grain exporter, seeks alternative routes to bypass congested or geopolitically risky paths. The project could handle up to 3 million tonnes of grain annually, according to preliminary estimates.
Domestic Marine Terminal Plan
Kazakhstan plans to build the Sarzha multifunctional marine terminal in the port of Kuryk, with investments of nearly 100 billion tenge through 2030. The project includes railway and engineering infrastructure, according to the Mangystau regional governor's office.
What's Next
Kazakhstan and Iran are expected to finalize the investment terms in the coming months. It remains unclear whether the terminal will be built as a grain facility or container hub, and what the total cost will be.
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Kazakhstan to build grain terminal near Strait of Hormuz
