Two Kazakhstani companies, KTZ Express and QazTrade, in collaboration with Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation (NLC), have successfully completed the first cargo shipment through the Trans-Afghan corridor to the Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates.
Kazakhstan Railways reported that the journey, originating from the Pavlodar Special Economic Zone, spanned a total of 38 days.
The pilot project involved loading two 21-ton trucks, which commenced their journey to the Zhetygen Transport Logistical Center. Here, the cargo was transferred into two 40-foot containers, mounted on trucks, and set off towards Karachi Port in Pakistan.
The 4,900-kilometer trek to Karachi took 20 days, culminating on June 1 when the containers were loaded onto a feeder ship. The final leg of the journey saw the cargo reach its destination at Jebel Ali Port by June 3.
This successful pilot shipment marks the beginning of what is anticipated to be a busy period for the Trans-Afghan corridor. Approximately 60 containers are expected to be transported via this route in June and July alone.
The corridor offers an advantage to Kazakhstani exporters, enabling them to efficiently supply goods to markets in the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
KTZ Express, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways, and QazTrade Trade Policy Development Center, managed by the Ministry of Trade and Integration, played pivotal roles in facilitating this project.
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