Investments in Kazakhstan's Transport Industry

22-06-2026

An international business conference titled "Strengthening Kazakhstan-EU Connectivity: Perspectives and Strategic Potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR)" was held in Brussels. The event was organized by JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium.

The event became one of the largest international platforms in 2026 for discussing the development prospects of the Middle Corridor, bringing together more than 100 representatives of government agencies, international financial institutions, and leading European transport and logistics companies.

The practical outcome of the forum was the conclusion of four agreements totaling 462 million USD, aimed at strengthening transport connectivity between Europe and Asia and further developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

In particular, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between SITA and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the comprehensive digitalization of state airports, including biometric identification. Additionally, a Loan Agreement for the "Aktobe-Ulgaysyn" project was signed between JSC NC "Kazavtozhol" and the EBRD.

 

A subsidiary of KTZ, KTZ Express, signed an agreement with Midia Marine Terminal on the implementation of a joint project in the Romanian port of Midia. The project will expand the route's infrastructural capabilities in the Black Sea and increase cargo handling efficiency.

Furthermore, KTZ Express and A.P. Moller – Maersk reached agreements on the development of container shipping along the TITR and attracting additional cargo flows to the route.

The event was attended by representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the European Investment Bank, as well as executives from leading international companies including DHL Global Forwarding, HHLA International, RHENUS, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Ahlers Logistics, and A.P. Moller – Maersk.

Speaking at the conference, the Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" presented plans for the further development of Kazakhstan's transport infrastructure and international terminal network, highlighting their importance for increasing traffic volumes along the Middle Corridor.

The event is being held as part of the official visit of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Brussels at the invitation of the President of the European Council, António Costa.

The outcomes of the conference confirmed the readiness of European partners to accelerate the development of the Middle Corridor, establishing Kazakhstan's leadership in transcontinental logistics.

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»