Kazakhstan and China Begin Using New Railway Route for Cargo Transport to Europe
Kazakhstan and China Begin Using New Railway Route for Cargo Transport to Europe
Kazakhstan and China Railways have launched a new railway route for cargo transportation between China and Europe, passing through the borders of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey.
According to a statement from the Kazakhstan National Railway Company, Kazakhstan's KTZ Express JSC and China Railway Container Transport Company (CRCT) have started freight transportation via this new railway corridor between China and Europe.
The statement noted that the first freight train, carrying television components, had already departed from Chengdu, China, and would travel through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey before reaching its final destination in Łódź, Poland, in approximately 40 days.
It was emphasized that this railway route not only expands the region’s transportation capacity but also makes international logistics more flexible, faster, and reliable. The statement further highlighted that "the launch of this service reaffirms Kazakhstan’s strategic role as a key transit hub and strengthens its position on the global freight transport map."