AD Ports Group recently announced today the commencement of operations of its Central Asian logistics joint venture, GulfLink, with KTZ Express, the freight arm of Kazakhstan Railways.
GulfLink, 51% percent owned by AD Ports Group, and 49% by KTZ Express, a multimodal transport and logistics subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy-KTZ), aims to transform Central Asia’s logistics landscape, where AD Ports Group has been building a presence in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia.
“We are pleased to announce the commencement of operations for our GulfLink joint venture with KTZ Express in Kazakhstan, one of Central Asia’s fastest growing economies,” stated Abdulaziz Zayed AlShamsi, Regional CEO, AD Ports Group.
New cargo connectivity
Through GulfLink, AD Ports Group and KTZ Express are offering new cargo connectivity through Central Asia, and globally, through Pakistan, Türkiye, the Arabian Gulf and the Indian subcontinent.
GulfLink will focus on developing international transport corridors, and strengthening Kazakhstan’s integration in the global logistics system, by creating more resilient and efficient supply chains.
Shaping the future
“We welcome this opportunity to shape the future of global logistics in Kazakhstan and Central Asia with GulfLink, our bold, value-enhancing joint venture partnership with AD Ports Group that will provide a new level of unique, end-to-end connectivity for Kazakhstan,” noted Damir Kozhakhmetov, General Director and Chairman, Management Board, KTZ Express.
With 16,000km of rail lines, KTZ is one of the largest railroads and one of the most strategically important state-owned enterprises in Central Asia.
“GulfLink will play a major role in providing critical connectivity between Kazakhstan, the Central Asia region, and the world, through enhanced connectivity,” concluded Kamal Huseynov, Chief Executive Officer, GulfLink.
