Kazakhstan opens container hub at Aktau port
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Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) put a new container hub into operation at the port of Aktau on July 16. The complex began work by handling its first container train, which arrived at the terminal.
The New Hub
The container hub is located at the Aktau seaport on the Caspian Sea. It is designed to handle up to 100,000 TEUs per year, according to KTZ. The facility includes a container yard, a railway terminal, and modern handling equipment.
Strategic Importance
The hub is part of Kazakhstan's efforts to boost transit traffic along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR). It aims to reduce cargo handling time and increase the route's capacity. The project was implemented by KTZ in cooperation with the port authority.
What's Next
KTZ plans to expand the hub's capacity to 200,000 TEUs by 2028. It remains unclear how the new facility will affect shipping volumes on the TITR in the short term.
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Kazakhstan opens container hub at Aktau port
