According to The Astana Times, the Khorgos Gateway dry port handled more than 372,000 TEU of containers in 2025, up 2% year on year.
In 2025 the port added 10 broad-gauge railway tracks and carried out a smart upgrade, reducing average handling time per container from about 5 hours to about 1 hour. The dry port is located within the special economic zone and benefits from the corresponding tax and customs facilitation.
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Key facts
- The Khorgos Dry Port handled more than 372,000 TEU in 2025, up 2% year on year.
- In 2025, the Khorgos Dry Port added 10 broad-gauge railway lines and underwent intelligent upgrades.
- The average handling time per container at the Khorgos Dry Port was shortened from about 5 hours to about 1 hour.
- The Khorgos Dry Port is located in a special economic zone and can enjoy corresponding tax and customs facilitation.
- The above data on the Khorgos Dry Port were reported by The Astana Times.
FAQ
What was the Khorgos Dry Port's container handling volume in 2025?
According to The Astana Times, it handled more than 372,000 TEU in 2025, up 2% year on year.
How has the Khorgos Dry Port's operational efficiency changed?
After intelligent upgrades, the average handling time per container was shortened from about 5 hours to about 1 hour.
What new facilities did the Khorgos Dry Port add in 2025?
In 2025, the port added 10 broad-gauge railway lines and underwent intelligent upgrades.
What conveniences are available for doing business at the Khorgos Dry Port?
The dry port is located in a special economic zone and can enjoy corresponding tax and customs facilitation.