ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 15. Kazakhstan has
adopted new regulations to improve the transport of dangerous,
oversized, and heavy cargo by road, Trend reports via the country's Ministry of
Transport.
The update clarifies requirements for transporting dangerous
goods, including restrictions on passing through Category “E”
tunnels and the need to plan alternative routes in advance. It also
refines procedures for handling cases where weight and size limits
are exceeded, including payment rules.
Special permits will now be issued online via the e-government
portal. Their validity has been revised: up to 45 days (up to 5
trips), up to 90 days (6-10 trips), and up to 6 months for more
frequent transport.
Axle load standards have been updated, taking into account the
distance between axles and wheel configurations. A new concept of
closely spaced axle groups has been introduced, along with rules
for load distribution. Permissible axle loads have been increased
compared to previous requirements, depending on wheel
configuration, allowing for the transport of heavier loads per
axle.
The rules take effect on April 25, 2026.
According to the country's Bureau of National Statistics,
Kazakhstan transported 239.8 million tons of cargo in the period
from January through March 2026, which is an 8% increase compared
to the same period of 2025.
