# Kazakhstan seeks Belgium partnership for trade

> Kazakhstan aims to boost Middle Corridor trade with Belgium's port expertise.
- Title: Kazakhstan seeks Belgium partnership for trade · euronews
- Summary: Kazakhstan aims to boost Middle Corridor trade with Belgium's port expertise. Kazakhstan seeks partnership between Antwerp-Bruges and Caspian ports to expand…
- Keywords: kazakhstan, belgium, middle corridor, antwerp bruges, aktau, kuryk, caspi an sea, trade, logistics, critical raw materials, news, world
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/14/kazakhstan-seeks-antwerp-bruges-partnership-to-boost-trade-via-middle-corridor
- Author: Meruyert Zhakiyanova
- Published: 2026-10-14T12:59:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kazakhstan, belgium, middle corridor, antwerp bruges, aktau, kuryk, caspi an sea, trade, logistics, critical raw materials, news, world
## Kazakhstan seeks Belgium partnership
Kazakhstan aims to boost Middle Corridor trade with Antwerp-Bruges port partnership.
## President Tokayev details partnership goals
Tokayev said Kazakhstan would use Belgian logistics expertise to expand markets for metals, petrochemicals and agricultural products.
## King Philippe supports Middle Corridor
King Philippe called for closer links between Middle Corridor and European ports, railways and logistics hubs.
## Middle Corridor route explained
The Middle Corridor connects China with Europe through Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea and the South Caucasus.
## Samruk-Kazyna CEO discusses talks
Samruk-Kazyna CEO Zhakupov said talks with Antwerp-Bruges port were underway for logistics contracts.
## Logistics challenges identified
Ahlers Logistics CEO van den Bos said 15+ companies or authorities can be involved in a single shipment from Europe to Kazakhstan.
## Transit times improved
Transit times from Europe to Kazakhstan fell from 80 days to 40-60 days, though port congestion and weather cause delays.
## Middle Corridor freight volumes
Middle Corridor transported 44,000 TEUs in first eight months of 2026, up 58% from same period last year.
## Kazakhstan targets 10 million tonnes
Kazakhstan aims to increase freight volumes along route to 10 million tonnes.
## Key takeaway

Kazakhstan seeks partnership between Antwerp-Bruges and Caspian ports to expand trade via Middle Corridor.