ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 2. Kazakhstan Railways has made its first shipment of sunflower oil in 40-foot containers using flexitanks, Trend reports via Kazakhstan Railways.
The initial production run was dispatched from the Predgornaya
facility located in the East Kazakhstan region to Nantong city in
Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China, utilizing the
Dostyk-Alashankou border transit point.
Delegates from Kazakhstan Railways and the National Association of
Oilseed Processors engaged in the logistical formalities of the
consignment ceremony.
Since 2020, Kazakhstan Railways has been strategically enhancing
the export logistics of vegetable oils utilizing 20-foot containers
equipped with flexitanks, thereby facilitating an uptick in
shipments to the predominant market for Kazakhstani oil and fat
commodities.
The new shipment in 40-foot containers opens up additional
opportunities for expanding export transportation. Over the past
five years, shipments of vegetable oils to China have increased
tenfold.
The project was implemented within the framework of agreements
reached at the meeting of the Expert Subgroup on Transportation and
Marketing between Kazakhstan Railways and the State Corporation
"China Railway" in June 2025 in Zhengzhou.
"Technical work on equipping containers with flexitanks was carried
out by a Kazakhstani company specializing in the installation of
such equipment, fully complying with the requirements of the
railway administrations of Kazakhstan and China," the statement
said.
Kazakhstan Railways continues to develop innovative logistics
solutions, optimize transportation processes, and open new export
routes, which contributes to strengthening Kazakhstan's positions
in international markets and the growth of the national
economy.
Flexitanks are flexible tanks placed inside containers. They allow
transporting up to 26 tons of liquid cargo, providing reliable
protection of the contents and minimizing the risks of leaks and
contamination.
