Aktau Port Expansion to Boost Middle Corridor Capacity (opens original article in a new tab)

Kazakhstan is expanding Aktau Port to boost the Middle Corridor's cargo capacity, with dredging starting in July and expected completion by year-end.

• Kazakhstan launched a dredging project at Aktau seaport to increase cargo throughput on the Middle Corridor.
• The project, led by China Harbour Engineering Company, involves geodetic surveys, dredging equipment, and a protective dam construction.
• The expansion aims to raise the port's maximum draft to 6-7 meters, improving cargo efficiency and supporting TITR capacity growth to 10 million tons by 2028.