KTZ Participates in the Implementation of a Pilot Project for Transporting Vehicles in Specialized Containers Along the Chongqing – Dostyk – Vorsino Route

July 7, 2026

KTZ Participates in the Implementation of a Pilot Project for Transporting Vehicles in Specialized Containers Along the Chongqing – Dostyk – Vorsino Route

JSC KTZ Express (a subsidiary of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy) is providing pilot transportation of passenger vehicles in specialized containers along the international Chongqing (China) – Dostyk (Kazakhstan) – Vorsino (Russia) route.

The project is being implemented as part of cooperation between China Railway Container Transport Corporation (CRCT), Yuxinou (Chongqing) Logistics Co., Ltd., and JSC KTZ Express. The train was dispatched by Yuxinou (Chongqing) Logistics Co., Ltd., while KTZ Express provides freight forwarding services across the 1,520 mm gauge railway network.

The train consisted of 55 specialized 40-foot containers designed for vehicle transportation. The total shipment volume amounted to 182 Changan passenger vehicles.

A distinctive feature of the project is the use of new universal 40-foot containers with a load capacity of 35 tonnes, specifically developed for transporting passenger vehicles. The application of specialized containers improves transportation efficiency, ensures cargo safety during transit, and expands container logistics opportunities for the automotive industry.

The pilot shipment represents an important milestone in the development of container services for transporting finished vehicles along the China–Russia route and demonstrates the potential of applying modern logistics solutions in international railway transportation.

The implementation of this project contributes to the further development of international cooperation among route participants and strengthens transport and logistics connections between China, Kazakhstan, and the countries of Eurasia.

KTZ Express continues to expand its range of transport and logistics services, ensuring the reliable organization of international shipments along key Eurasian routes.

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July 13, 2026

New Sorting Tracks at Khorgos Gateway Increase Terminal Capacity by 48% and Enhance Wagon Handling Capabilities

New Sorting Tracks at Khorgos Gateway Increase Terminal Capacity by 48% and Enhance Wagon Handling Capabilities

Since the commissioning of nine 1,520 mm gauge sorting tracks and a current uncoupled wagon repair facility in September 2025, the KTZE–Khorgos Gateway dry port has significantly improved the efficiency of rolling stock handling and expanded its capacity for forming container trains at the Altynkol–Khorgos international transport hub.

The project has increased the terminal’s transshipment capacity from 540,000 TEUs to 800,000 TEUs per year, representing a 48% increase. The new infrastructure has become an important milestone in further strengthening Kazakhstan’s transit potential and enhancing the capacity of transport corridors linking China, Central Asia, and Europe.

During the first nine months of operation, the new facilities provided storage for approximately 1,300 rail wagons, completed current uncoupled repairs on more than 500 wagons, and enabled the loading of over 10,000 vehicles onto railway flatcars.

The new infrastructure allows the terminal to accommodate up to nine trains simultaneously, each consisting of up to 57 conventional wagon units. This has created additional capacity for wagon accumulation, destination-based sorting, and the efficient formation of container trains without waiting for capacity to become available on the mainline railway network.

The availability of dedicated sorting tracks also helps minimize wagon idle time and improve the utilization of operators’ rolling stock. In addition, the ability to accumulate rolling stock within the terminal reduces the risk of empty wagon shortages during periods of peak demand.

Today, the sorting tracks have become one of the key elements of Khorgos Gateway’s operational infrastructure, enabling faster cargo handling, higher service quality for customers, and further strengthening the terminal’s position as one of the largest dry ports in Eurasia.

Note: TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) is the standard unit of measurement used for container capacity.

June 26, 2026

KTZ Express Highlights Results of Participation in Transport Logistic China 2026

📅 24–26 June 2026

📍 Shanghai, China

JSC KTZ Express participated in Transport Logistic China 2026 as part of the joint exhibition stand of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), showcasing integrated transport and logistics solutions for international freight transportation between China, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Europe, and the Middle East.

Throughout the three-day exhibition, the company's specialists held consultations with customers and partners, presenting KTZ Express's international logistics services, the capabilities of its international terminal network, multimodal transport solutions, current tariff offerings, and digital cargo management tools.

During the exhibition, Acting Chief Executive Officer (Chairman of the Management Board) of JSC KTZ Express, Aibek Kapar, held a series of bilateral meetings with executives of leading transport and logistics companies from China and Europe.

During a meeting with Peter Kiss, Chairman of the Management Board of Metrans, a.s., the parties discussed ways to improve the efficiency of transport and logistics services on European routes.

At the meeting with Dong Hui, General Director of China Railway Container Transport Co., Ltd. (CRCT), both parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation and implementing joint projects. Representatives of KTZ Express informed their Chinese counterparts about ongoing efforts to develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), including increasing infrastructure capacity, expanding the maritime component of the corridor, and systematically eliminating operational bottlenecks.

Special attention was also given to the development of China–Europe freight services. During meetings with Dong Wanxu, Chairman of the Management Board of Beijing Trans Eurasia International Logistics Co., Ltd. and General Manager of TE Germany GmbH, as well as Lai Zhouga, Deputy General Manager of Chengdu International Railway Port Investment and Development Co., Ltd., the parties discussed prospects for expanding container transportation between China and Europe and developing joint logistics services.

Representatives of CNTRAN International Logistics also discussed opportunities to further develop freight transportation between China and Iran, as well as expand existing logistics services on this route.

Participation in the exhibition enabled KTZ Express to hold productive negotiations with international partners, present its advanced logistics solutions to overseas customers, and identify new areas for cooperation in developing international transport corridors.

Transport Logistic China 2026 once again proved to be an important platform for promoting Kazakhstan's transit potential, expanding international partnerships, and developing new logistics services connecting Asia and Europe.

June 25, 2026

Port Kuryk LLP announced the launch of the shipyard selection process

Port Kuryk LLP announced the launch of the shipyard selection process

Port Kuryk LLP announces the launch of the shipyard selection process for the construction of a port tugboat intended to ensure the safe operation of the Port of Kuryk on the Caspian Sea.

The shipyard selection will be conducted on a competitive basis in accordance with the principles of openness, transparency, and fair competition. As part of the process, potential shipbuilding companies will be evaluated, followed by the selection of the most suitable partner for project implementation.

Information on the progress of the project will be published on the official information resources of Port Kuryk LLP.

June 24, 2026

KTZ Express and COSCO SHIPPING Lines Discuss Expansion of Strategic Cooperation

📅 June 24, 2026

📍 Shanghai, China

On June 24, 2026, Acting General Director (Chairman of the Management Board) of JSC “KTZ Express” Aibek Kapar held a meeting with Mr. Huang Feiwu, General Director of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Division of COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co., Ltd. The parties discussed the development of transport and logistics cooperation between Kazakhstan, China, Central Asian countries, and Europe.

During the negotiations, the parties reviewed prospects for cooperation on key transport and logistics projects, including the Aktau Container Hub, the Midia Port Terminal Project, container transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), and the expansion of cooperation in maritime shipping.

Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further expanding the partnership and agreed to continue joint efforts in implementing promising infrastructure and logistics projects aimed at enhancing the development of international transport corridors across Eurasia.

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