KTZ Express Shipped Kazakh Lentils to India
The rail-to-sea cargo route utilized the Trans-Caspian corridor to deliver agricultural goods.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Transportation
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KTZ Express has successfully transported a shipment of lentils from the Akmola region of Kazakhstan to Mundra Port in India. This delivery utilized the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route via rail and sea infrastructure.
Why it matters
The route demonstrates a strategic effort to scale the export potential of Kazakh agricultural products. It highlights the growing international reach of Kazakhstan, which currently ranks as the sixth-largest lentil exporter globally.
Kazakhstan produced 1 million tons of pulse crops in 2025, marking a 56% increase compared to the previous year. The nation maintains its status as the world's sixth-largest exporter of lentils.
The players
KTZ Express
KTZ Express is a subsidiary of the national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy that manages international cargo logistics.
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy
This is the state-owned national railway operator responsible for the management and development of Kazakhstan's rail infrastructure.
The details
The cargo originated at Akkol station before traveling by rail to the Port of Aktau, followed by a sea crossing to the Port of Alat. From there, the shipment moved by rail to Poti and finished its journey by sea to arrive in India.
Timeline
The 2025 pulse crop harvest reached 1 million tons.
KTZ Express announced the transport of the lentil shipment on September 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This shipment follows the pattern set by the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route development to expand non-traditional trade corridors for landlocked nations. The initiative serves to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on established northern rail networks.
The expansion of this trade route may stabilize the supply of pulses for international buyers in the South Asian market. Consumers and regional food processors may benefit from improved delivery timelines as logistics providers optimize these cross-border transit links.
The takeaway
Increasing production capacity is driving landlocked nations to secure more robust logistics partnerships to reach global markets. Diversifying transit routes remains a critical factor for agricultural exporters aiming to sustain long-term growth.
Further reading
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