Artificial intelligence is being introduced
into Kazakhstan’s railway sector, as announced by Minister of Transport Marat
Karabayev during the Government’s meeting in the Mazhilis, the Lower House of
the Kazakh Parliament. He emphasized that digital solutions were developed with
the involvement of international companies. As a result, this will enhance
efficiency and optimize processes in the railway sector, from customs
procedures to transit operations. Additionally, digital technologies are being
implemented in the highway sector. For instance, the «E-Joldar» system is
currently under development. The aviation sector also holds significant
potential. According to Karabayev, the country will soon become a centre for
maintenance and repair of civilian and military aircraft in the region.
«Aktau Airport is one of the promising
multimodal aviation hubs. Its main advantage is its accessibility for all types
of transport and its proximity to Europe - only a three-hour flight away. In
addition to the cargo aviation hub, YDA, Turkish Technic, and ASFAT companies are
planning to build an aircraft maintenance and repair center, along with
training centers, at the airport. The maintenance center will service both
civilian and military aircraft from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Central Asian
countries,» noted Kazakh Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev.
As part of the improvement of seaport
infrastructure, the country has begun the construction of a container hub. This
is a joint project with China. Also, the creation of an additional terminal
with a capacity of 300,000 containers is being developed with the involvement
of German, American, and French investors. External terminals are also being
modernized. Next year, the construction of additional facilities will commence at
the Azerbaijan’s port of Alat, near Moscow, in Tashkent, and in Belarus. As a
result, the capacity of Kazakhstan’s external terminals will increase fivefold.
«Significant growth in transit traffic is
anticipated by 2029, driven by the development of transport infrastructure. Specifically,
rail transit traffic is expected to increase by 65 percent, while container transportation
should rise by 54 percent, reaching two million containers. The volume of road
transit is projected to grow sixfold, reaching 29 million tonnes. Air transport
transit is expected to double, amounting to 300,000 tonnes,» Karabayev added.
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