Kazakhstan Pushes Forward with Construction of International Trade Hubs across Borders
Kazakhstan is aggressively advancing five major cross-border hubs to strengthen trade, logistics, and industrial cooperation with neighbouring countries. These hubs, set to launch over the next few years, will significantly enhance Kazakhstan's role as a bridge connecting Europe and Asia.
The Alatau Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex, situated near the Kyrgyz border, is one such development. Managed by ROMSEY HOLDINGS KZ with a planned investment of $200 million, this complex will focus on processing oilseeds, wheat, plastics, vegetables, and producing cable and porcelain. The launch is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
Another significant hub is the Central Asia International Industrial Cooperation Center, located on the border with Uzbekistan. This centre will facilitate the manufacture of medical products, PVC goods, drip irrigation systems, cotton processing, textiles, rice processing, logistics, and food production. The launch is expected in the fourth quarter of next year.
In the Mangystau Region, the Caspian Hub is taking shape. It comprises a container hub at Aktau port and a multifunctional maritime terminal at Kuryk port. The investor for Kuryk Port is SEMURG INVEST, and the completion is planned by December 2026, increasing the container capacity from 70,000 to 240,000 TEUs.
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor (TITR) serves as a strategic transit route connecting Europe and Asia, aiming to diversify freight flows and enhance Kazakhstan's logistical position. The goal is to double container traffic on the Kazakh section within three years.
Beyond these major hubs, Kazakhstan is also developing logistics hubs in international locations such as Xi’an and Lianyungang (China), Seletino (Russia), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Alyat (Azerbaijan), and Hungary, to bolster its presence in global trade.
These developments underscore Kazakhstan's strategic importance in fostering Europe-Asia trade through enhanced infrastructure. The Eurasia Cross-Border Trade Center, near the Russian border, is another example, with an industrial zone managed by AQJAIYQ Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation. Construction is underway on eight production buildings at the Central Asia International Industrial Cooperation Center on the border with Uzbekistan.
By August 1, government agencies must submit comprehensive development concepts for both the Khorgos and Eurasia hubs, outlining their strategic roles in Kazakhstan's economy and international logistics, as well as funding requirements.
The Khorgos International Center for Border Cooperation with China is a crucial part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Out of 45 projects planned in the Khorgos Special Economic Zone, 25 are already under development, accounting for more than 213 billion tenge (US$410.1 million).
These advancements highlight Kazakhstan's commitment to fostering economic growth and strengthening its role as a global trade hub.
- ROMSEY HOLDINGS KZ manages the Alatau Industrial Trade and Logistics Complex, focusing on various industries like oilseeds processing, wheat, plastics, vegetables, cable production, and porcelain, scheduled to launch in Q2 2026.
- The Central Asia International Industrial Cooperation Center, situated on the border with Uzbekistan, will produce medical products, PVC goods, cotton processing, textiles, rice processing, logistics, and food production, with a planned launch in Q4 of the following year.
- In the Mangystau Region, SEMURG INVEST is developing the Caspian Hub, which includes a container hub at Aktau port and a multifunctional maritime terminal at Kuryk port, aiming to increase the container capacity from 70,000 to 240,000 TEUs by December 2026.
- The Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor (TITR) serves as a strategic transit route between Europe and Asia, aiming to double container traffic on the Kazakh section within three years.
- Kazakhstan is also developing logistics hubs in international locations like Xi’an and Lianyungang (China), Seletino (Russia), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Alyat (Azerbaijan), and Hungary, to strengthen its global trade presence.
- The Khorgos International Center for Border Cooperation with China, part of the Belt and Road Initiative, is a crucial part of Kazakhstan's economic growth and global trade hub role, with 25 out of 45 planned projects already under development in the Khorgos Special Economic Zone.
