Kazakhstan has unveiled a new digital transit tracking system within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), aiming to modernize logistics and significantly expand freight flows over the next decade.
The initiative was presented by Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev and Minister of Transport Nurlan Sauranbayev during a government meeting, according to Kazinform.
Madiyev explained that the platform enables real-time monitoring of cargo across EAEU member states.
“At the first stage, the system will cover around 6 percent of total freight flows at seven external borders of Kazakhstan. This will help prevent ‘false transit’ schemes,” he said.
The minister emphasized that the system has successfully passed cybersecurity tests and is already integrated with national and regional databases, including the State Revenue Committee.
Transport Minister Sauranbayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s expanding role as a transit hub in global trade.
“Kazakhstan is located on key routes of global trade. Five international railway corridors pass through our territory. Over the past ten years, the volume of transit has doubled, reaching 27.4 million tonnes in 2024. This year it is expected to reach 33 million tonnes, and next year more than 54 million tonnes,” he noted.
The government has set ambitious goals to raise freight transit volumes to 67 million tonnes by 2029. International experts forecast that Kazakhstan could handle up to 100 million tonnes of cargo by 2035, further strengthening its position as a critical Eurasian logistics hub.
The introduction of the EAEU transit tracking system marks a milestone in Kazakhstan’s digital transformation strategy, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust in cross-border trade.
