Port of Aktau: Iran familiarizes with Kazakhstan's maritime infrastructure

20-06-2026

As part of an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, a delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Ms. Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, visited the Aktau International Sea Commercial Port.

During the visit, Galym Aitzhanov, Acting Chairman of the Management Board of “NC “ASCP” JSC, briefed the Iranian delegation on the port's operations, its production capacities, and current operational capabilities. The guests were presented with the enterprise's key lines of business, ongoing infrastructure projects, and the prospects for the port's further development as a vital link in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

Special attention was focused on expanding transport and logistics cooperation between Kazakhstan and Iran, enhancing the efficiency of maritime shipping on the Caspian Sea, and strengthening the connectivity of regional transport corridors.

Following the working meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in the further development of partnership relations aimed at increasing freight traffic volumes, strengthening trade and economic ties, and implementing joint initiatives in maritime logistics and port infrastructure.

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»