Baiterek National Managing Holding and COSCO SHIPPING Strengthen Cooperation in Developing Kazakhstan’s Transport and Logistics Potential

On September 27, 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Baiterek National Managing Holding Jandos Shaikhy took part in the official opening ceremony of COSCO SHIPPING LINES (Central Asia) LLC in Almaty.

During the event, initiatives were presented to develop transport and logistics infrastructure, including the construction and financing of facilities necessary to increase container cargo turnover through Kazakhstan.

As part of the ceremony, Jandos Shaikhy held a bilateral meeting with the General Director of COSCO SHIPPING, where the parties discussed prospects for cooperation and the participation of the Kazakh side in international logistics projects.

“The establishment of COSCO SHIPPING LINES (Central Asia) LLC in Almaty is of strategic importance: it will become a key link in the development of Kazakhstan’s transit potential, ensuring the expansion of export-import routes and enhancing the competitiveness of the country’s transport industry,” noted Jandos Shaikhy.

Background information

COSCO SHIPPING is the world’s largest shipping corporation and one of China’s leading state-owned enterprises. The company operates a fleet of more than 1,300 vessels with a total carrying capacity of over 110 million deadweight tons. Its annual cargo volume exceeds 1.3 billion tons, and its network covers more than 160 countries and regions. COSCO SHIPPING holds key positions in the container transportation market and is a driving force behind the development of global logistics and maritime infrastructure.