First container train from India to Kazakhstan

The first container train carrying ceramic tiles has been sent from India to Kazakhstan. The train transits through Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This route is designed to optimize logistics and speed up cargo transportation within the eastern direction of the international transport corridor "North-South “.

Route details and transportation organizers

Shipping of containers is organized by companies "Kedentransservice” (subsidiary "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy “), Uzbek Uztemiryulcontainer and Turkmen "TLCT”. The cargo was loaded at the port Mundra (India) and goes to the station Sorokovaya Street in Astana.

The total length of the route is 1,585 km by sea and 4,300 km by rail. Depending on the load of the Iranian port Bander-Abbas, delivery time is estimated from 25 to 30 days.

Advantages of the new route

Using this route as part of a corridor "North-South “ provides a number of advantages:

• Reduced delivery time compared to traditional routes;
• Optimization of logistics costs for suppliers and buyers;
• Expanding export and import opportunities countries that participate in the route.

The launch of this route confirms the growing role of Kazakhstan as an important logistics hub at the intersection of international transport corridors. In the future, it is possible to increase traffic volumes and connect additional cargo flows.