Trade, Transport and Logistics

The Trade, Transport, and Logistics Committee brings together logistics providers, manufactures, freight operators, and legal experts to address challenges in cross-border trade, customs procedures, and transport infrastructure. It focuses on removing practical barriers, improving supply chain efficiency, and advancing policy reforms that strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a key regional transit and logistics hub.

Working Groups/Issues

Issue	Short description	Status
Border crossing inefficiencies	The introduction of electronic queue systems has been accompanied by unofficial “express crossing fees” and persistent delays across key borders, including China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Caspian ports. These issues increase costs for carriers and disproportionately affect small and medium-sized operators.	Ongoing
Transit documentation & procedures	Paper-based requirements and manual processing reduce competitiveness and make air freight transit largely impractical. Despite significant infrastructure investments, gaps in regulatory and procedural frameworks persist, requiring resolution at the Prime Minister level as line ministries lack authority to amend core rules independently.	Ongoing
Bilateral transport permits (“дозволы”)	Non-transparent allocation practices result in shortages for Kazakh carriers, while some foreign operators retain unused permits. This limits access to European markets and constrains international transport operations.	Ongoing
Passenger Transport Legislation	A broad legislative package in the development will significantly affect both passenger and cargo transport, potentially impacting platform-based services and existing business models in the sector.	Watchlist

Frequency of Meetings

• Committee Meetings – quarterly
• Working Group Meetings – by request

Key Achievements

Realization of the Trade Mission on the Middle Corridor covering Aktau, Baku, and Tbilisi in September 2025.

How to Join an AmCham Committee

Participation in AmCham committees is open exclusively to AmCham Kazakhstan members.

To join a committee, please sign in to your Member Portal and submit your request directly through the platform. Once submitted, our team will review your request and confirm your participation.