BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. Kazakhstan has
discussed key issues of international road transportation with
carriers.
This was announced in a report published by the country's
Ministry of Transport following a meeting between ministry
representatives, the Union of International Road Carriers of
Kazakhstan (KazATO), industry associations, and market participants
involved in international road transport.
“The meeting was dedicated to discussing current issues in the
development of international road transport and developing joint
approaches to addressing existing challenges”, the ministry
said.
According to the Kazakh ministry, in the course of the meeting,
participants discussed a range of issues related to international
transport operations, allocation of permits, improvement of the
regulatory framework, digitalization of industry processes, and
enhancing cooperation between government agencies and the business
community.
The Ministry notes that the meeting focused on increasing the
competitiveness of domestic carriers in the international transport
services market, expanding the country’s transit potential, and
further developing transport and logistics infrastructure.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed the importance of
constructive dialogue between government bodies, industry
associations, and businesses. Participants expressed their
readiness to continue joint efforts to address current challenges
and further improve the international road transport sector in
Kazakhstan.
According to Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics, the
country's cargo transportation by road increased by 15.5% in the
period from January through April 2026 compared to the same period
last year, while road freight turnover rose by 8.2%. Passenger
transportation and passenger turnover also increased by 8.9% and
3.5%, respectively.
