KTZ Express is strengthening its footprint in South Asian logistics networks. Damir Kozhakhmetov, CEO of KTZ Express JSC—a subsidiary of national railway operator NC KTZ JSC—concluded a series of high-level meetings in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, engaging both private transport companies and government trade officials.
The centerpiece of the visit was development of the Trans-Afghan Corridor, a route that offers Kazakhstan new channels to reach markets in South Asia and the Middle East. Working sessions centered on how Kazakhstan's rail infrastructure could link more efficiently with Pakistani terminal and port facilities to move export cargoes through the region.
At the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and Tranzum Courier Service (TCS), KTZ Express explored cooperation on cargo transportation optimization and logistics solution development using existing terminal and port infrastructure. The goal is to create smoother intermodal connections that reduce dwell times and lower per-unit shipping costs for Kazakh exporters.
Separately, officials from Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce discussed measures to streamline logistics procedures and eliminate barriers that currently slow freight movement through the country. Simplifying customs and documentation processes was a priority, aimed at making Pakistani transit routes more competitive against alternative corridors.
KTZ Express also conducted a detailed assessment of Karachi's port terminal capacities, meeting directly with terminal operators to negotiate expanded presence in the region. The discussions fit within a broader concept of building a terminal framework along the North-South trade axis, positioning Kazakhstan as a central logistics hub linking European and Asian markets via Pakistani maritime infrastructure.