Middle Corridor freight volume hits 4.5 million tons, a fivefold increase
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Freight volume along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has quintupled to 4.5 million tons over the past seven years, while container traffic rose to nearly 77,000 TEU. Kazakhstan has invested $35 billion in transport infrastructure over that period.
Cargo Volumes
Freight traffic along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, reached 4.5 million tons, a fivefold increase over seven years. Container shipments grew to nearly 77,000 TEU, MSN reported. The route connects China to Europe via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Infrastructure Investment
Kazakhstan invested about $35 billion in transport infrastructure over the past seven years, covering the construction of railways, highways, ports, airports, border crossings, and digital logistics systems. These investments are designed to handle rising cargo flows and position the country as a transit hub.
2029 Targets
Kazakhstan aims to increase container traffic along the corridor to 300,000 TEU by 2029. The target represents a nearly fourfold jump from current levels and underscores ambitious plans to expand the corridor's capacity and role in Eurasian trade.
What's Next
Kazakhstan's transport ministry is expected to announce further capacity expansion projects later this year. However, geopolitical tensions and competition from northern routes may affect the pace of growth.
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Middle Corridor freight volume hits 4.5 million tons, a fivefold increase
