Minister of Transport receives announcement for upcoming speech from President
Bouncing Back in Transport: A Rallying Cry from Kazakhstan's President
In a meeting held under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's leadership, the Republic of Kazakhstan's Security Council convened to tackle issues plaguing the transport and logistics sector. As per Vechernyaya Astana's and Akorda's reports, key concerns included bottlenecks, unmet plans, and infrastructure delays.
Speaking at the meeting, Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev and heads of central bodies presented their reports. The president voiced his dissatisfaction with the status quo, particularly pointing out hindrances in cargo clearance at borders, poor condition of many checkpoints, and delayed implementation of mega-scale transit projects.
President Tokayev underscored the relevance of creating "green corridors" and leveraging Kazakhstan's logistical advantages in the face of global challenges.To maintain and reinforce its competitive edge, the nation must not only persist but also elevate its strategic positions.
The president advocated for intensifying the market's saturation with aviation fuel to stimulate cargo transportation.
To achieve a multiplier effect and integrate into global supply chains, increasing the volume of transit cargo transport has been prioritized.
In the wake of the meeting, President Tokayev admonished Minister Marat Karabayev for subpar performance and demanded immediate action to rectify matters in the transport and logistics sector.
In addition, Kazakhstan is pushing forward with a $35 billion transport infrastructure investment between 2023 and 2027. This initiative encompasses new railway lines, port expansions, and dry port development—all undertaken in tandem with international partners.
The Middle Corridor serves as a central logistics artery for Eurasia. In 2024, cargo volumes via this corridor experienced a 60% surge, reaching around 4.5 million tons, with a targeted increase to 10 million tons in the near future.
Kazakhstan emphasizes logistics efficiency, aiming to streamline international road transport by harmonizing procedures and regional development. The country is also collaborating to enhance economic cooperation and logistics efficiency within the Organization of Turkic States.
Positioning itself as a crucial logistics hub in the Eurasian region, Kazakhstan strives to facilitate smoother trade and transport throughout the region.
- The president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has called for action in the aerospace and transportation industries to address bottlenecks, unmet plans, and infrastructure delays.
- President Tokayev has advocated for the creation of "green corridors" and increasing the volume of transit cargo transport, aiming to integrate into global supply chains.
- In the realm of finance and policy-and-legislation, Kazakhstan is making significant investments in transport infrastructure, with a $35 billion plan from 2023 to 2027 that includes new railway lines, port expansions, and dry port development.
- Kazakhstan's policies and strategies in the transportation sector are not limited to its own borders, as it is also collaborating with the Organization of Turkic States to enhance economic cooperation and logistics efficiency.
