ALMATY, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's western Kuryk port in the Caspian Sea has increased its handling capacity after two loading bridges were modernized, the country's Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
Processing time for rail ferries was reduced from 18 to 12 hours and for vehicle ferries from 10 to six hours, while the capacity for rail ferries increased from 40 to 48 wagons, helping raise cargo throughput and the port's overall capacity, the ministry said.
In the first half of 2026, the Kuryk port handled 884,800 tons of cargo, including 475,500 tons transported by rail and 306,200 tons by road.
Located on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea, the Kuryk port can operate year-round, handling rail and vehicle ferries with grain, petroleum products, fertilizers, chemicals and other cargo.
The port is part of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, commonly known as the Middle Corridor, a vital artery for transporting goods from Southeast Asia and China to Europe. ■
