AI will reduce transport logistics costs in Kazakhstan by a quarter, experts say.

13 January 2026 9

📌 Core Thesis

Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being actively deployed to advance Kazakhstan's transport and logistics sector. According to experts, the digitalization of freight transportation will optimize business expenditures, eliminate losses driven by inefficient logistics, and revitalize the national economy.

💡 Expert Opinions & The Role of Science

Ivan Fedyakov (Analyst): AI successfully solves standard tasks related to route optimization and load capacity management. While current efficiency gains are incremental, future reductions in business costs and time are projected to reach double-digit percentages.
Scientific Approach and ITST: In alignment with the President's directives, the National Academy of Sciences initiated the establishment of the Institute of Transportation Sciences and Technologies in Almaty to bring structured scientific research into the industry.
Meruert Zharmagambetova (Cand. Sc. Transportation): Drawing on China's advanced expertise in automation and robotics, Kazakhstan is building innovative educational programs integrated with AI and robotics.

📊 Statistics & Infrastructure Challenges

Volume Growth: Over the first 10 months of 2025, Kazakhstan's freight volume reached 800 million tons (a 10% increase compared to the year before last).
Severe Shortage: The primary bottleneck holding back the country's transit potential is a critical shortage of Class "A" warehouses, with a deficit of approximately 2 million square meters. This gap hinders the attraction of international investments.
Government Government Plans: By 2027, the government aims to expand warehouse real estate from 2 million to 3.3 million square meters, with a strategic focus on high-quality facilities equipped with modern thermal regulation systems.