Kazakhstan is embarking on a significant infrastructure project with the construction of a new shipyard valued at approximately KZT 135 billion. This development, highlighted by Dinmukhamed Sembayev, director of the transport policy department at the Kazakh Transport Ministry, was announced during the Kazakhstan Exporters Forum in Astana on June 12, 2025.
The shipyard is part of a broader plan to enhance Kazakhstan's maritime capabilities. It is designed to build two merchant vessels and five support fleet units annually, alongside the repair capacity for 35 ships per year. This initiative reflects the country's ambition to strengthen its maritime infrastructure and support its growing shipping industry.
In addition to the shipyard, plans are underway to construct container terminals at Aktau port. These terminals will cover an area of 171 hectares, representing an investment of KZT 150 billion, and will increase the port's capacity by an additional 350,000 TEU. Furthermore, an oil loading terminal worth KZT 2.9 billion is set for construction to enhance the annual capacity of Kuryk port by 1 million tons.
These developments align with Kazakhstan's strategy to boost its role in regional transportation. This is evident from the recent increase in freight volume via the Trans-Caspian Transport Route, highlighting the growing importance of Kazakhstan in international shipping networks.