ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 24. Kazakhstan and China have agreed to significantly increase container transportation volumes, including the transit of 600 container trains from China through Kazakh territory this year, Trend reports via Kazakhstan Railways.
The agreement was reached during meetings of the Board and the General Assembly of the International Association “Trans-Caspian International Transport Route” (TITR) held in Astana, where member countries approved a detailed work plan for 2026.
The sessions were chaired by Talgat Aldybergenov, Head of Kazakhstan Railways. Representatives from TITR member states, Kazakhstan, China, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, took part, along with several European countries, including Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Romania, as well as international partners such as Singapore.
It was emphasized that coordination between Caspian Sea ports and terminals will be further strengthened, while technological processes along key sections of the route will be optimized to improve efficiency and increase transit capacity.
The Middle Corridor is a transport trade route passing through several countries in the region and connecting Asia with Europe. It serves as an alternative to the traditional Northern and Southern corridors.
The route begins in China and passes through Central Asia, then crosses the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye before reaching Europe. The Middle Corridor is a land-based route that bypasses longer maritime paths, linking eastern parts of Asia, including China, with Europe.