ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 19. International
logistics company Rhenus Group has acquired its first own railway
terminal in Kazakhstan, Trend reports via the company.
The terminal, situated at the Bayserke station near Almaty, is
strategically designed to facilitate the import and export of cargo
between China, Central Asia, and Europe. The company emphasized
that the terminal will play a pivotal role in strengthening the
Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Since January, the terminal has been operating under the brand
name QAZContargo Almaty Ltd., offering direct connectivity to both
national and international railway networks. The operational
management of the terminal is entrusted to the Contargo Group.
The infrastructure of the terminal is specifically engineered to
support container transportation and the formation of block trains.
A comprehensive range of services is provided, including container
depot facilities, customs storage, an open customs area for
container handling, and specialized rail solutions for cargo
transshipment. Additionally, the terminal enables the transfer of
bulk cargo from wagons into containers, thereby enhancing the
flexibility of multimodal transport and simplifying logistics
within the region, as well as along the Trans-Caspian corridor.
This terminal represents the second container terminal
established by the Rhenus Group in Central Asia, following the
creation of a joint rail-connected terminal with Uzbek Railways in
Andijon in 2025.
Rhenus Group operates in over 70 countries and offers
comprehensive logistics solutions across the entire supply chain,
developing tailored solutions for each client's specific needs and
business objectives.
