Baltic Ports Open for Kazakhstan: "Astyk Trans" Launches Multimodal Grain Transportation

Kazakhstan’s railway operator for agricultural cargo, JSC "Astyk Trans", is expanding its export routes. The company has signed several agreements with grain terminals at Baltic Sea ports and announced the launch of multimodal transportation for Kazakhstan’s crop production.
Under the new logistics scheme, carriers will offer a full range of services, including rail transportation of grain, transshipment at ports, and subsequent maritime transport. It is planned that shipments will be organized in block trains and group consignments, optimizing logistics and reducing delivery times.
This step is part of "Astyk Trans’s" business diversification strategy. The expansion of transport corridors opens new opportunities for Kazakhstan's agro-exporters by improving access to international markets and providing competitive logistics solutions.
The launch of multimodal transportation via Baltic ports is expected to boost grain exports and strengthen Kazakhstan’s position in the global agricultural market.

Key Takeaways:
🔹 "Astyk Trans" launches multimodal transportation – Kazakhstan’s grain will now be exported through Baltic ports.
🔹 A complete logistics cycle – including rail transport, transshipment at ports, and maritime delivery.
🔹 New export opportunities – expanded routes will enhance the competitiveness of Kazakhstan’s agricultural products on the global market.