From euronews · Meruyert Zhakiyanova · · 1m 20s
Kazakhstan seeks Belgium partnership for trade
Kazakhstan aims to boost Middle Corridor trade with Belgium's port expertise.
In brief
Kazakhstan aims to boost Middle Corridor trade with Belgium's port expertise. Kazakhstan seeks partnership between Antwerp-Bruges and Caspian ports to expand trade via Middle Corridor. Originally reported by euronews.
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.
What it means
Kazakhstan seeks partnership between Antwerp-Bruges and Caspian ports to expand trade via Middle Corridor.
