OPENING OF THE TRANSLOGISTICA KAZAKHSTAN 2025 EXHIBITION: KAZAKHSTAN STRENGTHENS ITS POSITION AS A REGIONAL LOGISTICS HUB THROUGH EXPOSITION GROWTH AND NEW INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

ON SEPTEMBER 30 IN ALMATY, AT THE ATACENT KCDC, THE OPENING OF THE 28TH KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 'TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS' - TRANSLOGISTICA KAZAKHSTAN 2025 TOOK PLACE.

This significant event in the logistics industry brought together leading manufacturers, suppliers, and experts from various countries, providing a unique opportunity for exchanging experiences and discussing current trends.

This year, the exhibition brought together 303 participants from 21 countries, including Azerbaijan, Belarus, Germany, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, China, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, UAE, Pakistan, Russia, Romania, USA, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Estonia. In addition to the colossal growth of the exposition, the impressive international interest of exhibitors is noteworthy. The exhibition features 137 companies from Kazakhstan and 166 international participants. Thus, the top 3 participating countries include Kazakhstan, China, and Russia. Traditionally, the exposition includes national stands of Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.

Along with the industry's development, expo sites continue to grow. The number of participants increased by 21% compared to 2024, with 110 companies participating for the first time, including exhibitors from India, Romania, and Pakistan.

The logical continuation of the discussion was the second block of the conference, which focused on digitalization and the implementation of innovative technologies. Participants discussed the possibilities of applying WMS and TMS systems, integrating artificial intelligence and Big Data into supply chain management, as well as the prospects for using environmentally friendly solutions. Representatives of state structures, businesses, and IT companies emphasized that the modernization of warehouse infrastructure is impossible without a systematic approach to sustainable development. The conference concluded with a practical part — a tour of the Burunday Container Terminal warehouse, where guests were visually acquainted with modern logistics center management tools.

The second half of the day was dedicated to the II Conference on the transportation of oversized and heavy cargo BreakBulk Kazakhstan on the topic "Trans-Eurasian Routes: The Future of Project Cargo Transportation on TMTM, TRACECA, 'Western Europe – Western China' and 'North–South'. If the morning discussions focused on warehouse infrastructure, the afternoon program shifted the focus to international routes and project logistics. In the first block, experts analyzed the challenges of the Caspian region — from the modernization of port infrastructure to the shortage of fleet and the need for coordination among participating countries. Practical examples of expanding multimodal routes were presented by specialists from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine. The second block of the conference continued the theme of integration, focusing on the regulatory environment and digitalization. Participants discussed the simplification of customs procedures, the implementation of a unified transport and logistics platform, and the development of digital control of transit transportation. Special attention was paid to staff training and enhancing the competencies of specialists in the field of project logistics, which is an important condition for the further growth of the industry.

To develop business contacts and support their national companies, representatives of diplomatic missions and international business communities from Latvia, Lithuania, Pakistan, and Finland visited the TransLogistica Kazakhstan exhibition.

In parallel with the exhibition, a business program started in the seminar zones. Today, industry seminars of Aspan Karagai Machinery, Warehouse Technologies, and Daobit companies took place, where they presented practical solutions and innovations for the transport and logistics industry. Also, today, as part of Kazakhstan Transport Week, the VII International Business Forum 'New Silk Way' is being held at the Royal Tulip Almaty hotel, during which the President of the country, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, via teleconference, launched the commissioning of the second track on the Dostyk — Moyynty railway section. This is the country's most important railway project, aimed at significantly expanding Kazakhstan's export and transit potential towards China and significantly reducing cargo delivery times. The project is the starting part of forming the Trans-Kazakhstan railway corridor and strengthens Kazakhstan's position on the 'China – Europe' route.

A strategic memorandum on mutually beneficial cooperation between leading transport and logistics organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Azerbaijan was also signed there. In the context of changing global logistics geography, this document is an important step towards strengthening the role of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) as one of the key multimodal corridors connecting Asia and Europe.

Tomorrow, October 1, the business program of the TransLogistica Kazakhstan 2025 exhibition will continue with a number of key events. Among them is the IV Conference 'Warehouse Logistics Market in Kazakhstan', which will bring together professionals to discuss industry trends and development prospects. For the first time, an exclusive tour of the modern Burunday Container Terminal warehouse will be organized for participants, providing a rare opportunity to see how modern warehouse complexes operate from the inside. Special attention will also be given to the issues of oversized transportation within the framework of the II Conference on the transportation of oversized and heavy cargo BreakBulk Kazakhstan, where speakers will discuss the memorandum of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan signed the day before. The program will be complemented by a Rhino Group seminar and a presentation by the Latvian company SIA SIGIS, where an automated transportation management system will be presented.

On October 2, the business program will conclude with a series of expert discussions within the framework of EXPERT TALKS, where the results of Kazakhstan's transport week will be summarized and the industry's development prospects will be discussed.

The exhibition is organized by the Kazakhstan exhibition company Iteca, its international partner – ICA Events Group of Companies, and Atakent-Expo. Official Partners: BURUNDAY CONTAINER TERMINAL, EMEX, AUTOTRANSINFO, Gradalogistic.

The event traditionally takes place with the support of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC 'NC 'Kazakhstan Temir Zholy', the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 'Atameken', the Association of National Forwarders, the Union of Transport Workers of Kazakhstan 'KAZLOGISTICS', the Kazakhstan Association of Carriers and Wagon Operators, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Central Asia.

The exhibition doors will be open until October 2 inclusive, we are waiting for professionals of the transport and logistics industry with prior registration on the event website www.translogistica.kz