Kazakhstan will build a terminal at an Iranian port near the Strait of Hormuz
Kazakhstan and Iran have signed an agreement on the construction of a Kazakhstani transport and logistics terminal at the port of Shahid Rajai, located on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz.
The project involves the creation of a new logistics hub, which is expected to expand Kazakhstan’s capabilities for international maritime transport and strengthen trade routes through the region.
The agreement was signed for a term of 27 years. Under the terms of the agreement, two years are allocated specifically for the design and construction of the facility, and for the following 25 years, the Kazakhstani side will operate the terminal.
The Port of Shahid Rajai is strategically located on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian side has already completed all internal approvals regarding the allocation of a land plot in Astana for construction.
The facility will be built on a 15-hectare site entirely with private investment.
The main goal of the project is to provide the country with direct access to the open ocean. This will significantly expand export markets and provide Kazakhstani goods with direct access to the markets of India, the Persian Gulf countries, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.
The implementation of this logistics hub is expected to significantly strengthen the transit potential of the “North–South” international transport corridor. Last year, freight volumes on this route increased by 12%, reaching 3.5 million metric tons.
At the same time, rail traffic directly between Kazakhstan and Iran showed rapid growth—a 69% increase.
This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
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