Kazakhstan starts construction of $210mn dry port Bakhty on China border
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Kazakhstan launched construction of the Bakhty multimodal dry port on the Chinese border on July 24, 2026, with a $210 million investment. The project, which includes a logistics park, will become the third rail crossing between the two countries after Dostyk and Khorgos. The ceremony was attended by Abai region governor Berik Uali and Port Baqty founder Kairat Itemgenov.
Project Scope
The dry port will include container and grain terminals, warehouses, customs infrastructure, a truck terminal, and bonded warehouses totaling up to 50,000 square meters. A 200-bed hotel complex with a canteen, laundry, gym, and 24-hour medical center is also planned. The terminal's design capacity is 1 million containers per year, with a target of 700,000 containers annually by 2032.
Investment and Jobs
The first phase will attract $210 million in private investment and create 200 jobs. The project is scheduled for 2026–2028. A 150-hectare land plot has been allocated in the Bakhty rural district of Makanchi region.
Strategic Importance
Governor Berik Uali called the port a new economic growth point that will boost transit capacity, attract investment, and develop border areas. The facility will increase border throughput by 20–25 million tons of cargo annually, easing pressure on existing crossings.
What's Next
Construction is set to continue through 2028, with the first phase targeting completion by 2027. It remains unclear how the new capacity will affect traffic volumes at Dostyk and Khorgos crossings.
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Kazakhstan starts construction of $210mn dry port Bakhty on China border
