80% goods of China and CA transported to Europe through Kazakhstan – Sklyar
«In the context of the current geopolitical situation, creation of new transport and logistics routes to diversify and ensure reliable mutual chains of supply and production gains key strategic importance. As of today, over 80% of the goods made in China and Central Asia are transported through Kazakhstan. Given this background, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route plays an increasingly important role on the continental trade map,» said Sklyar.
He pointed out the positive dynamics in the volumes of cargo on the route.
«Last year, the shipment of goods doubles to amount around 1.7 million tons; the flow of goods rose 64% in five months of this year. This year, we’re interested to bring the flow of goods along the route to 10 million tons in the mid-term. In its turn, Kazakhstan is ready to provide port facilities to meet the growing needs of German and European partners,» said the First Deputy Prime Minister.
He went on to add that work is ongoing to establish international logistics terminals and develop digital intellectual transport systems. In this context, German ports could play a key role in development of multimodal traffic in the direction of Germany.