Kazakhstan and Germany’s Rhenus Group are ready to move forward with new joint projects in transport and logistics. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tobias Bartz, Chairman of the Management Board of the Rhenus Group, discussed this at a meeting in Berlin. The main focus is on the Trans-Caspian route. The parties intend to improve ports, terminals, railway infrastructure, and digital services. This will help increase the speed and efficiency of transportation. In addition, the company is considering participating in other infrastructure initiatives of Kazakhstan.
«I was grateful that the President gave us time to discuss the matter and to get his approval. 14 in total, running from Uzbekistan, via Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, all the way through Türkiye, to connect to our terminal network. We have 23 container ports in Europe, in total 70 port locations, and we are trying to connect Kazakhstan, Central Asia, for that matter, to our logistical network in Europe,» noted Tobias Bartz, Chairman of the Management Board of the Rhenus Group.
The Head of State discussed the development of Kazakhstan’s railway sector with Deutsche Bahn executives. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended the company’s contribution to the modernization of the sector and joint efforts to develop passenger transportation. Kazakhstan is also interested in integrating domestic manufacturers into Deutsche Bahn’s supply chain, including through obtaining the relevant certification. In freight transportation, particular emphasis was placed on cooperation with DB Cargo Eurasia. The sides are developing containerized freight services, with particular focus on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. They reaffirmed their readiness to strengthen long-term cooperation.
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